Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— While the recent Mickie James and Shelton Benjamin releases were surprising to fans, some insiders were caught more off guard by the release of Slam Master J. The son of Terry Gordy (his real name is Terry Ray Gordy, Jr.), Slam Master J had heavy backstage support from Michael Hayes, who apparently views the wrestler as a son. Some believe the Michael Hayes backing was the only reason he even had a job in WWE, and there was thus surprise that Hayes’ protection ultimately proved unable to keep the wrestler safe from a “future endeavors” announcement.
— Cody Rhodes will be appearing at North-Gate Ford in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, May 22nd from 4-6pm.
— WWE’s Unified Tag Team Champions The Hart Dynasty will be appearing at the WWE developmental show at 6:30pm on Wednesday, June 16th in Deland, Florida at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
— R-Truth will be appearing at Best Buy in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, May 22nd from 6-8pm.
WWE NXT Notes: EVIL Makes Surprise WWE Debut, Kam Hendrix, Tristan Angels, Will Kroos, & Tate Wilder Makes Surprise NXT Debuts, Sean Legacy Makes Surprise Injury Return, Mr. Iguana Appears, Lizzy Rain Makes NXT In-Ring Debut, 5/5 Show Card
Injury Updates for Stephanie Vaquer & Talla Tonga
WWE SmackDown Reportedly Expected To Move Back as Weekly Two-Hour Show Format Soon
