Former WWE star Brian Christopher was once again arrested earlier this month in Tennessee — this time for DUI and evading arrest.
According to TMZ Sports, the wrestler formerly known as Grandmaster Sexay of Too Cool fame was pulled over around 1 a.m. on July 7 after he was seen swerving and speeding.
When police hit their lights, Brian initially didn’t stop. He later told authorities he was just trying to make it home.
When cops were able to nab him, the wrestler reportedly smelled like alcohol and had a 12-ounce can open inside the car. He was booked for DUI and evading arrest.
If this headline sounds familiar, that’s because Christopher was arrested earlier this summer when he couldn’t cover the cost of an $800 hotel bill. He told the manager he was using a company credit card. However, the card was declined.
As you may recall, Brian was also involved in a bloody brawl earlier this year with ex-TNA star Chase Stevens. Brian was beaten so badly during the incident he had to undergo surgery.
Christopher, real name Brian Lawler, is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler.
Stephanie McMahon recently spoke with Sky Sports to promote WWE’s all-women’s Evolution pay-per-view set for October 28th. The full Q&A is at this link and below are highlights:
What the female Superstar of tomorrow looks like:
“They will continue to be the incredible women that they are today. When you think about our women – not only are they athletes, actors, they’re philanthropists, public speakers, they’re out engaging in corporate activities, they’re out there performing in front of thousands and thousands of people live and millions of people around the world.
“They’re travelling internationally, they’re constantly on the road, they’re doing reality tv, films, they are doing all of these incredible things. They are multi-talented, strong, intelligent strong beautiful women. Their beauty on the inside and their strength is what shines through on the outside and I think you’re only going to continue to see that grow as our women become role models for more and more girls and women, and boys, around the world.”
If she will be wrestling at Evolution:
(Laughter) “That’s yet to be determined, we want to make sure our superstars really get the spotlight they deserve but if it makes sense then absolutely. But that’s yet to be determined.”
If Women’s Tag Team Titles will be revealed at Evolution:
“Not quite yet but that’s absolutely something we’ve heard loud and clear from our fan base and it’s something we’re keen on implementing as soon as we are able to.”
Mike and Maria Kanellis haven’t appeared as a duo on WWE television since Maria was taken off the road after becoming pregnant last September. The couple celebrated the birth of their daughter Freddie Moon Bennett on April 3rd, 2018.
Maria will be reporting to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida next week. Although Mike has really transformed his physique during his wife’s hiatus, he hasn’t been used on television in a notable fashion. Mike has been mostly working live events and Main Event tapings.
Maria is very active on social media and recently updated fans about her return status. She has focused on getting back into shape since her pregnancy and has posted several photos of her progress. She also commented on the upcoming all-female WWE Evolution event, saying that it was they fought for during her first run with WWE from 2004 – 2010. When asked if she would be able to return in time for it, she said that she is ready to return now and will be heading to the Performance Center next week.
To all the amazing women, I worked with during my first run in WWE, this is what we fought so hard for. As did, the women before me and the current roster. No one knows or understands the… https://t.co/6hogdvixDk
— MariaKanellisBennett (@MariaLKanellis) July 24, 2018
Add a new professional wrestling show to the television mix — Ring Warriors will air on WGN America starting in September.
The promotion announced tonight it’ll begin airing a one-hour show on September 15. They’ll have a Saturday morning time slot at 8 a.m. ET.
Television tapings will take place August 8 and 9 at Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. The shows will feature Austin Aries, Eli Drake, Jeff Cobb, Marty the Moth, Wes Brisco, Alex Chamberlain, Chase Stevens, Cassidy Riley, and others.
Those shows will include a tournament to crowd a new Ring Warriors Grand Champion.
The Ring Warriors promotion has come and gone since the 1990s. It’s currently run by former NWA President Howard Brody.
RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon returned to WWE TV on last night’s show to make the big “historic announcement” that the company has been teasing for the past week.
Stephanie announced that WWE will have it’s first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view event and it will be called Evolution, scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 28th from the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York.
Evolution is set to feature the finals of the 2018 Mae Young Classic plus three title matches with the WWE NXT Women’s Title, the RAW Women’s Title and the SmackDown Women’s Title on the line. Stephanie noted that there will be more than 50 women involved with the show, indicating that there will be Superstars from the past and the present.
Below is WWE’s official announcement on Evolution, which confirms the following names – WWE Hall of Famer Lita, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus, Asuka, Nia Jax, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Ronda Rousey, RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss and SmackDown Women’s Champion Carmella. It was also announced that tickets will go on sale Friday, August 24th at 10am EST via Ticketmaster. Triple H and Stephanie also provided comments, as seen below:
FIRST-EVER ALL-WOMEN’S PAY-PER-VIEW SET FOR OCTOBER 28STAMFORD, Conn., July 23, 2018 – For the first time in WWE history, an all-women’s exclusive pay-per-view event, Evolution®, will take place on Sunday, October 28 at 7 pm ET from NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New York. The event will stream live on WWE Network and be available on pay-per-view around the world, featuring Women’s Championship matches from Monday Night Raw®, SmackDown® Live, NXT® and NXT UK, as well as the finals of the all-women’s tournament, Mae Young Classic 2018.
“Three years ago, our fans demanded a change with the hashtag, #GiveDivasAChance, and an evolution started,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “Since that time, our female Superstars have overdelivered in every opportunity presented to them, and I expect nothing different during our first-ever all-women’s pay-per-view event.”
The entire women’s roster will be on hand including Ronda Rousey™, Charlotte Flair®, Alexa Bliss® Sasha Banks®, Carmella®, Nia Jax® and Asuka®, as well as Hall of Famers and Legends Trish Stratus®, Lita® and many more.
“This historic event marks another milestone in WWE’s women’s evolution,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. “The spotlight just got brighter for these athletic, talented women, who will once again showcase to the world that they can break down barriers and blaze their own trails.”
Tickets for Evolution will be available Friday, August 24 at 10 am ET via http://www.ticketmaster.com, NYCBLIVE.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
You heard right! The first-ever ALL-WOMEN'S PAY-PER-VIEW event comes your way October 28…marking the next chapter in @WWE's Women's EVOLUTION! pic.twitter.com/Uvp9b3qFjB
Below are reactions of the announcement by some of the Women Superstars:
It has been such an honor to be a part of this women’s division for the last few months. These women have all taught me so much and I couldn’t be prouder to call myself a @WWE Superstar. I’m ready for #Evolution.
I remember what they all said. “You’ll never make it.” “Just stay to the side.” “You’re just the girl.” Well this girl is the #SDLive Women’s Champion and will be at THE FIRST EVER ALL WOMENS PPV! #Evolution
It’s that feeling where you can’t stop smiling. Incredibly honored and ready to represent the hearts of all little girls worldwide who’ve always wanted to follow their dreams. #Evolution
So excited for the ALL WOMENS PPV!!!!! Historical and guaranteed we will make it magical! So proud of how far we have come! 💕🙌🤼♀️ @wwe#EVOLUTIONpic.twitter.com/sd2UBJjXdb
I’ve stood in that ring @StephMcMahon talked about. I felt the bond @TripleH spoke about. I’m ready to make history with the strongest women I know. Let’s do this, ladies. #Evolution
For nearly 2 years, I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of and represent the Women’s divisions of #Raw and #SDLive. #Evolution is not just a victory for us. It’s a victory for women in EVERY sport. ❤️
— Lexi (Kaufman) Cabrera (@AlexaBliss_WWE) July 24, 2018
As noted, former WWE Superstar and current President of the Cauliflower Alley Club, B. Brian Blair, originally reported that Brickhouse Brown had passed away from his battle with cancer.
Blair noted on Twitter that he was informed that Brown was indeed still alive and would provide more details on his Facebook page.
“Hello my friends!Brick was dead but n’w he’s alive! Let me explain:
Got a call from Reggie B. Fine (one of Brick’s best friends) yesterday morning when he told me that Brick’s Biological Mother, Victoria Timmons, called him in tears and said “We just lost Fredrick” (Fredrick Seawright is Brick’s real name), then she asked Reggie to call me, KoKo B Ware and a couple others…about an hour later Ms. Timmons called me to say that she appreciated everything that Ya’ll (being the CAC) did for Brick and was crying…neither on of us could speak very much so we ended the call, both very upset.
I get a call last night from Victoria (Ms. Timmons) and she said that Brick was alive…I said WHAT? She then told me that when Brick’s eye’s were rolled back in his head with his mouth open and was lifeless…the Preacher came in (Hospice facility) and that they prayed…and she refused to leave until the Coroner got there and was done…about 30 minutes later she was sitting next to him with her eyes closed…exhausted after being up most of the past three days…and all of the sudden she heard “Mama, I’m Hungry”…her and the Hospice lady could not believe it and they hurried up and got him some chipped ice, as he had not eaten for almost 3 days…they wound up giving him some liquid food…she said that was the most he had eaten in almost two weeks at one time, although it took about 30 minutes for him to eat and be full…She said it is a “Miracle from God” and I believe her.
Got a call from Reggie B. fine early this morning to tell me the same story…this is amazing and as accurate as the words that I just said…don’t know what will happen from here as it is in God’s hands, but it’s nothing short of a miracle, as far as I am concerned…so happy that I may be able to see him this Wednesday on the way to Iowa…changing my ticket back again to go through Jackson, MS.
On my way to meet some people, but will see your responses when I get back tonight.
