News & Notes: Alberto Status, WWE Survey, Davey Richards, Taboo Tuesday

Status of Alberto El Patron’s GFW Suspension

As previously reported, GFW suspended Alberto El Patron as part of their on-going internal investigation into the domestic violence situation between him and Paige. Even though he was cleared of battery charges, GFW still has him suspended until the Orlando police finish their work on the incident.

In an update to the situation, PWInsider debunked rumors of GFW doing this as a money saving reason and instead as something Anthem’s Ed Nordholm is keeping as a stance till the legal investigation is over. Also reported this decision did not involve Jeff Jarrett nor others from GFW’s management who might be more willing to bring back El Patron as quickly as possible.

Newest WWE Survey Involves Wrestlers Currently Not in the WWE

The newest Fan Council survey sent by the WWE included a question related to non-WWE wrestlers and the level of interest by fans towards them. The survey asked WWE fans who they considered as their favorites and the talents listed being from GFW, ROH, New Japan, and Lucha Underground.

This list of talents included:
The Young Bucks, Tiger Mask, Fenix, The Briscoes, Santana, KUSHIDA, The Mac, Ethan Carter (ECIII), Pentagon Dark, Kenny Omega, Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, Hangman Page, Sienna, Taya, Kelly Klein, Marty Scurll Deona Purrazzo, Ortiz, Will Osprey, Son of Havoc, Killshot, Kenny King, War Machine, Lashley, Angelia Love, Jushin Thunder Liger, Mil Muertes, Tetsuya Naito, Texano, and Zack Sabre Jr.

Source: PWInsider

Update to Davey Richards’ Release from GFW

As previously reported, GFW released Davey Richards and Matt Morgan earlier in the week. Richards thanked GFW for the time spent with the company while Morgan stated his release was due to schedule issues.

In an update to the situation, PWInsider reported Richards’ release was unconditional and did not include a no compete clause meaning Richards could wrestle for any company he wants without having to wait the usual 90 days. Richards was revealed to have asked for the release in order to purse a medical degree and possible career in the medical industry.

Rumor: WWE Considering Bringing Back Taboo Tuesday as a PPV Event

WWE is currently rumored to be considering bringing back Taboo Tuesday as a pay-per-view event in the near future, based on recent trademark filings.

The company filed a new trademark for the term on July 24th and covered both the fan and online aspect of the event under the Goods & Services portion of the filing.

The WWE originally held the event from 2004 to 2008, initially as Taboo Tuesday and then later as Cyber Sunday during the first brand split era.