WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt explained the company's defense over the independent contract debate while discussing the lawsuit that Scott Levy (a/k/a Raven), Chris Kanyon, and Mike Sanders filed against the company. "I think the key point to be made here is that every one of these people signed contracts acknowledging they were independent contractors," McDevitt stated in an interview with the UK Sun.

"They contractually agreed that they would take care of their own health benefits and all the rest of that stuff. The IRS has never challenged the treatment of our wrestlers and they have audited the company several times." He also noted that Levy threatened the company in the past. "This lawsuit kind of came out of the blue in one sense, but Levy threatened us years ago and I think I know who is really behind the whole things." To read the full story, visit the UK Sun website.

Powell's POV: McDevitt had a lot more to say about the issue and it's revealing in the sense that WWE rarely comments on the independent contractor debate. A highly recommended read regardless of where you stand on the issue.

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