Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
» According to a source, Bret Hart is being paid $500,000 for his return storyline with WWE as well as a handsome WrestleMania bonus. We’ll have more on this shortly.
» As noted earlier, former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons’s name has been discussed for induction into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class. He worked what was billed as his retirement match in Cedartown, Georgia two weeks ago. The standout collegiate athlete was also inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame on Feb. 20. Expect more WWE Hall of Fame names to be announced each week on RAW leading into WrestleMania. The rumored name for next week is the headliner for this year – Stu Hart.
» WWE’s creative team began tossing around ideas for this year’s annual post-WrestleMania WWE Draft last week. Current plans see both Jack Swagger and Big Show being sent over to SmackDown! although that could and likely will change. It’s still WAY to early to call the draft.
RUMORED NAMES: Miz To SD!, Maria To RAW, Y2J To RAW, Batista To RAW, Cena To SD! (>>)
TNA Confirms Releases of Steve Maclin and Myla Grace, Backstage Update on Maclin’s Release
The Butcher & The Blade Reportedly Departed from AEW
MJF Says His Upcoming Match at 6/5 Beyond Wrestling Event Will Be His Last American Indies Match for “Long Time”
