In a case against 37 bars across Canada, Justice Beaudry issued an injunction against the bars from continuing their illegal use of WWE pay-per-views.
He also ruled that each bar must pay WWE treble monetary damages plus court costs of C$1,500. A hearing to determine damages will be held in the next few weeks which award could be in excess of C$1million.
Efforts by WWE to get bars in Canada to pay for the events and cease showing them illegally failed, forcing WWE to take the case to court seeking monetary and injunctive relief.
The case is part of WWE's global efforts to crack down on the illegal use of its programs, products and intellectual property, said Ed Kaufman, WWE executive vice president and general counsel.
He stated: "We are very serious in our efforts to protect WWE's intellectual property assets as well as the interests of those who choose to engage in business with us and legally obtain rights or licenses to the world recognized WWE brand.
"We are gratified that our efforts in Canada will put an end to this type of piracy and intend to take similar action whenever and wherever we find people engaging in illegal activities to steal or counterfeit any WWE intellectual property."
The Federal Court of Canada has issued an injunction that will prohibit bars in Canada from illegally showing World Wrestling Entertainment pay-per-view events.
