Eric Escobar Returns, Inoki-WWE HOF Update, MVP Note, & More

— Recently released WWE wrestler Eric Escobar took part in World Wrestling Council events in Puerto Rico over the weekend.

— In today’s wrestling birthdays, former Japanese wrestler Masa Saito turns 68, “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey turns 58 and Genichiro Tenryu turns 60. Also, former WWE wrestler Giant Gonzalez turned 44 years old yesterday.

— It has now been confirmed by WWE’s office in Tokyo, Japan that Antonio Inoki will be inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame class. It was also announced that Stan Hansen will be inducting him as we noted earlier.

— ESPN.com features an interview with RAW superstar MVP, who talks at length about his feud with The Miz. MVP says he’s known the Miz since their days training at the now-defunct Deep South Wrestling and thinks the two will be headlining WWE shows in the years to come.

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