— In an interview with ChicagoTribune.com, WWE star CM Punk mentions how he’s a Chicago Blackhawks fan (ice hockey team) and how he made a bet with Smackdown ring announcer Tony Chimel concerning the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Chimel is a Philadelphia Flyers fan. “I won’t divulge what the loser has to do,” Punk said, “but it’s quasi-embarrassing.”
— Jim Ross has a new entry on his website, this time talking about WWE where he mentions that he will be at the next PPV. “Planning on going to WWE’s next PPV to help out behind the scenes and that will likely become a monthly road trip. Once a month sure as hell beats 51 weeks a year.”
— Here are some recent WWE & TNA attendance figures.
The WWE Supershow event on 5/22 in Cincinnati, OH drew a strong attendance of 10,000 fans.
The TNA house show on 5/22 in Houston, TX drew 1,500 fans.
WWE: John Cena on He’s Working on Potential New Role with WWE, Bron Breakker Hernia Injury & Surgery Update, Ricky Morton to Guest Coach at Performance Center, Hank Walker Gets Married
Midnight Express Founding Member Dennis Condrey Passes Away at Age 74
Various: Alice Crowley vs. Red Velvet for ROH Women’s World Title and More Matches Set for ROH x MLP Global Wars Canada, Two New Matches Set for GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV, Charlie vs. Shotzi for HOG Women’s Title Set for HOG Culture Clash
