Credit: PWTorch.com
— The Pro Wrestling Torch reports that when Brock Lesnar graduated from the University of Minnesota, the WWF and WCW entered into a bidding war over him. This led to Lesnar getting a very high salary for being a developmental talent, in the area of $200,000. The average developmental talent at the time made $750 per week (39,000 yearly).
— WWE RAW Brand is currently on tour in Abu Dhabi UAE, and here is what has been announced for the next three nights…
* Tonight
~ CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Title
~ John Cena vs. Kane
~ Chris Jericho advertised as appearing
* Tomorrow
~ CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Title in a best of three falls match
~ John Cena vs. Kane in a No DQ match
~ Chris Jericho advertised as appearing
* Saturday
~ John Cena and CM Punk vs. Kane and Dolph Ziggler
~ An 8 Man Battle Royal with the winner facing Jack Swagger for the US Title.
~ Announced as appearing the match are R-Truth, Kofi Kingston, Mason Ryan, Drew McIntyre and Alex Riley.
~ Chris Jericho advertised as appearing
– The Raw crew flies home flies home Saturday, and Raw takes place Monday in San Diego, California.
– Smackdown runs in San Francisco, CA on Saturday, and then in Bakersfield, CA on Sunday. Advertised matches for the Smackdown house shows include…
~ The Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan for The World Heavyweight Championship
~ Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a cage match
~ In San Francisco they are advertising Alberto Del Rio vs. Sheamus
~ In Bakersfield they are promoting Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes
– WWE tapes Superstars, NT and Smackdown on Tuesday in Fresno, CA.
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