As the two sides head to arbitration, the league has announced alternative TV distribution for its events.

Merit Street will vigorously defend itself in the proceedings.

In afollowup interview, PBR CEO Sean Gleason took issue with Merits position.

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Theyve made some statements, were astonished.

We worked really hard for it to not get there.

We over-delivered against our obligations.

Celia Keenan-Bolger

In August, Merit Street Medialaid offalmost third of its employees.