— The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling has removed WWE developmental wrestler Lift Sawyer from its talent page — the lone modification to the section. However, it should be noted that he may not have necessarily been released as he could be getting repackaged, or considering he has very little wrestling experience, perhaps getting more seasoning for an eventual return to the roster. Though he was listed on the FCW talent page, he sparingly competed at live events. Sawyer, whose real name is Aaron Reed, is a 6 foot 8 inch, 295 pound former bodybuilder the company signed to a developmental contract this past June. He is based out of Las Vegas.
— WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis’ proposed trip to Ohio Valley Wrestling this past week to scout prospective talent ended up being canceled. They did, however, sign OVW wrestler Asher Knight to a developmental contract at Tuesday’s SmackDown/ECW tapings in Louisville. He’ll be heading to Florida soon.
— As seen last night on SmackDown, CM Punk followed up on his promise to “save” a member of the WWE Universe. A fan identified only as James was the chosen one. Assuaging James of his fears, the “Straightedge Savior” shaved his head, initiating him into the straightedge society. The identity of the fan is OVW star Ted “The Trailor” McNailer.
Big Boom AJ Says He Will Be Wrestling at AEW Revolution 2026
Various: Bozilla Underwent Successful Torn ACL Injury Surgery, Persephone on Her Dual Contract with AEW & CMLL and If WWE Had Reached Out To Her for Potential Deal, Indies/Misc.
WWE: Backstage Update on Jade Cargill & Rhea Ripley’s Social Media Incident and Locker Room Heat on Cargill, Original Plan For WWE Women’s Title Match At WrestleMania 42, Backstage Update on Road Dogg’s WWE Departure
