Zack Ryder was diagnosed with strains in his muscles and ligaments. He will not need surgery. So, hopefully he won't need to miss much time.
Aerostar took a 450 splash hard during the April 25 Impact taping, leading to him being checked on by officials and walked out from the ring. He did not work the following night's taping as a result.
Bruno Smmartino's death was due to multiple organ failures as a result of heart issues.
The Greatest Royal Rumble is believed to have bigger pay for WWE stars than Wrestlemania. The Saudi government is definitely making the show a big event.
Josh Mathews has been dropped as Matt Sydal's manager so he can do commentary full-time. With Jeremy Borash leaving, plans necessarily changed.
Konnan has returned as AAA's booker, bringing new and returning names with him including Teddy Hart, Juventud Guerrera, and Kevin Kross. Rey Fenix and Pentagon, Jr. will also work shows. Vampiro is staying on as an agent. That could be big for the Mexican scene as a whole.
Rich Swann is looking to work Dragon Gate in Japan in addition to the U.S. indie scene.
Zack Sabre, Jr. has moved back to the UK. He'll be cutting back on U.S. appearances due to signing a full-time NJPW deal.
Terry Funk will miss the Cauliflower Alley Club gathering next week due to stomach pain resulting from a 2016 hernia surgery. I hope he's able to get past that pain at some point.
Vince Russo is no longer part of Aro Lucha. The promotion hasn't run a show since January, so there's no TV for him to write! We'll see if that's a permanent change, and what the future holds for them as a TV show and/or touring group.
Jake Roberts has pressed charges against Davey Boy Smith, Jr. for simple battery due to the coffee incident at Wrestlecon. How long before someone tries to book that match?
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood has gotten a TV deal with New England Sports Network. The show has coverage in smaller markets through CW Plus, as well.
Jay Lethal, Joey Janela, Chelsea Green (Laurel Van Ness), Britt Baker, and Penelope Ford are all set for All In. It's shaping up to be notable.
Cody has a pinched nerve and moderate arthritis in two vertebrae, but will continue wrestling. I hope that doesn't get worse for him.
Impact's UK TV deal is reportedly an extension of their previous deal.
Brock Lesnar is still expected to go to UFC once his WWE deal ends. He could end up fighting before the end of 2018.
John Cena and Nikki Bella taped a breakup angle for "Total Bellas" before their actual breakup, so it's possible the show just uses what's already been taped.
WWE Network is pushing a three-month subscription for 33 cents a month. I don't even think Don West would offer it that low. There's a real problem with selling that service that needs to be addressed.
Brian Pillman, Jr. is on Stone Cold's latest podcast. Wow. That's surreal given the famous gun invasion angle between Austin and Brian, Sr.
Conrad Thompson is interviewed on Jim Ross' latest podcast.
Triple H put over Saudi Arabia before the Greatest Rumble.
Carmella heeled her detractors. Better late than never with this push.
Tenille Dashwood, Brandi Rhodes, and Kelly Klein have been confirmed for Honor United.
Lilian Garcia now has a Pro Wrestling Tees store. I swear, pretty much everyone has a store there now.
The Rock 'N' Roll Express (June 1) and Brother Love (June 17) will do signings at the Pro Wrestling Tees store in Chicago.
Alberto El Patron is booked for a May 11 independent date in Illinois, so he's still doing U.S. shows post-Impact.
Tony Schiavone has signed a multi-year deal to call MLW action. It's good to have a recognizable name attached there.
Braxton Sutter announced his departure from Impact Wrestling. He had asked for his release after
the last set of tapings, and they concluded his angles at the just-completed post-Redemption tapings. He got to be in a number of romance angles, but didn't make it as far as a wrestler.
ROH has announced:
- The Young Bucks vs. Hiromu Takahashi and BUSHI on May 9 in Massachusetts
- Jay White vs. Punishment Martinez for the IWGP U.S. Championship on May 11 in Ontario.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Batista, since he was spotted in Los Angeles promoting his latest Marvel movie. That would have been mind-blowing.
2. Mia Yim. I'm surprised she's still out there given her experience, abilities, and story of overcoming obstacles.
3. I wouldn't be surprised in the least. It's just a matter of it becoming the next highest priority of them.
Nothing to add to 4.
5. She also plays AJ Lee in the upcoming Paige movie.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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