Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— Zack Ryder’s character will be pushed more of a “Jersey Shore” knockoff. Apparently this is inspired by TNA’s new Shore characters and some in WWE were upset that TNA had the idea first.
— WWE will be doing a promotion with Kmart stores this January to hype the Royal Rumble. One deal will get you $10 off WWE’s upcoming All Stars video game when you purchase $30 worth of WWE merchandise in Kmart stores.
— Howard Finkel will be appearing at the WWE developmental show on September 23rd in Tampa Florida and the show on September 24th in Punta Gorda, Florida. Jim Ross is also at WWE developmental visiting this week as we noted several days ago here on the website.
— Michelle McCool vs. Beth Phoenix is being planned as the top women’s program when Phoenix returns later this year.
Various: Mike Santana on His TNA & Wrestling Career Future, Utami Hayashishita vs. Suzu Suzuki for World of Stardom Title Set for 6/30 Stardom Event, Former WWE LFG Talent Tatyanna Dumas Makes ROH Debut at 6/22 ROH TV Tapings
TNA Reportedly Refutes Claims Made By Tommy Dreamer About His Booking Decisions & Expects Backstage Culture To “Change For The Better” After Dreamer’s Exit
Skye Blue vs. Maika in Qualifier Match for Vacant TBS Title Survival of the Fittest Set for AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2026
