— TwoAndaHalfWrestlers.com interviewed former WWE NXT workers Chase Donovan and Chad Baxter on their podcast. The two recounted a second-hand story of trainer Bill DeMott pulling out a gun in front of some trainees, and also firsthand accounts of him hitting talents on the back with a yardstick, using homophobic slurs, telling workers to commit suicide, bullying, getting Cena’s trainer fired, and more.
— Below is the updated card for the upcoming SHINE iPPV set for next Saturday, July 15 in Ybor City, Floriday. The event can be ordered here.
Scheduled for the tournament:
* Bracket A Fatal Four Way Qualifier – Winner Faces Rain in the First Round: Mercedes Martinez vs. Nikki Roxx vs. LuFisto vs. Su Yung
* Bracket B Fatal Four Way Qualifier – Winner Faces Santana in the First Round: Amazing Kong vs. Angelina Love vs. Ivelisse vs. Kimberly
* Rain w/ April Hunter vs. Fatal Four Way Winner
* Sweet Saraya Knight vs. Jessicka Havok
* Santana vs. Fatal Four Way Winner
* Leva vs. Mia Yim
The Semi-Finals and Finals will take place the same evening. Daffney is also set to appear at the show.
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