Former WWE Wrestler Sues For the Right to Work

The AP reports:

In papers filed in Hartford federal court, Lesnar contends that the agreement is unreasonably broad and unfair and prevents him from earning a living anywhere. His attorneys want the judge to declare the settlement unenforceable, arguing it is not reasonably tailored to protect WWE's legitimate business interests.

"Lesnar now desires to work and earn a living in the only occupation for which he has been trained and which he knows, professional wrestling, and/or the occupation for which his physical gifts and training as an amateur wrestler make him particularly well suited, professional combat sports," Lesnar's attorneys wrote in his lawsuit.

WWE says Lesnar pinned himself to the mat by agreeing to the restrictions. The company says it competes around the world and made a substantial investment in promoting Lesnar, a college standout and a world heavyweight champion, in the scripted world of WWE.

This is a very interesting legal situation.Is this purely a contract? Is it a restraint of trade?