WWE’s reaction to Bobby Lashley signing with TNA was pretty much a non-issue. Most within the company expected Lashley to eventually sign with TNA, and officials feel that it won’t help TNA or hurt WWE in any way. As far as the UFC goes, Lashley’s association with TNA has pretty much killed any chance Lashley had with the company in the near future. UFC President Dana White doesn’t want any association with Pro Wrestling at this time as he and the UFC continue to build the brand.
On the WWE Greatest Stars of the 90s DVD, there is an error in the Ric Flair chapter. When Flair wins the 1992 Royal Rumble, they show the date as “Royal Rumble – January 24, 1993”. The correct date was January 19, 1992 in Albany, NY.
The Southland Star recently interviewed ROH Owner Cary Silkin to preview the company’s return to Chicago Ridge, IL this Saturday. You can read the full interview at http://blogs.southtownstar.com/
There is fear within WWE right now that cuts could be on the way with the annual ‘spring cleaning’. This normally happens this time of year following the WWE Draft. According to WZROnline.com, at least one WWE star has been released today. You can see who it is at this link.
AEW Dynamite Notes: Andrade El Idolo & The Dogs Joins Ricochet’s Team for Stadium Stampede Match, Brian Cage & Mark Briscoe Returns, Two Men’s & One Women’s Owen Hart Cup 1st Round and MJF vs. Darby Allin in Hair vs. AEW World Title Matches Set for Double or Nothing, 5/20 Show Card, 5/16 Collision Card
IYO SKY & Naraku (EVIL) Officially Announce Marriage
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Michin & B-Fab and Damian Priest & R-Truth vs. The MFTs Matches and More Set for 5/15 WWE SmackDown Show [Update x2: R-Truth Pulled From Match & Match Change Announced, Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints Added]
