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Sean Waltman Is Infuriated With How Brian Christopher’s Incarceration Was Handled

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Brian Christopher’s death occurred when the former WWE Tag Team Champion was in isolation while incarcerated. Christopher was arrested on July 7th for DUI and evading arrest before his suicide three weeks later. Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen said that Christopher was placed in “a cell by himself” because of his notoriety, but that he was not on suicide watch because “the Sheriff’s Department had no indication he was suicidal.”

Sean Waltman has dealt with struggles like Christopher’s and addressed his death on X-Pac 12360. The former DX member said Christopher should have never been in an isolated situation for that long.

“I’m really pissed about this, really pissed,” Waltman said. “Because I’ve been in that situation in more than one way. And you don’t take someone that’s not done something violent or isn’t a danger to others. Even then, you don’t put somebody in solitary confinement.

“You don’t put people in solitary confinement for that long that didn’t do s–t and then go, ‘Oh, it wasn’t solitary confinement.’ It’s f–king solitary confinement! I’ve been in it, if you’ve never actually been in it I don’t want to hear it from you at all. It’s torture. It drives you crazy, you don’t have to be suicidal, you become suicidal. You stay in there with no one to talk too staring at the walls for that long.”

Waltman knows what Christopher was going through as he’s hit rock bottom himself. Christopher was in an incredibly vulnerable place at the time of his death, while comparing Grand Master Sexay’s story to his own, Waltman expressed his love for Christopher and spoke about his unique character away from the ring.

“I’ve been there and I’ve hung myself and so I know. I have a pretty good idea of where [Christopher] was and it’s just about the worst place you can ever imagine. Not only are you in the lowest possible place but you die that way. You never come up out of it… I love [Christopher], I was tight with Brian in WWE. He was crazy as f–k no doubt, but if you knew him like I did you would know he’s a real wonderful guy.”

The Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation has launched an investigation into Christopher’s passing, however, Jeff Rosenblum, an attorney with experience in cases where inmates sued prisons for injury or lack of care said the Lawler Family should demand an independent review.

Christopher’s father Jerry Lawler spoke to Memphis’ Fox 13 news’ Zach Crenshaw briefly about the investigation into Christopher’s passing saying, “There may be more to this than meets the eye.” Lawler said he was asked by the TBI not to disclose any information in the case because it is still ongoing.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE Interested In Pentagon Jr. & Fenix

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WWE officials have made overtures to Fenix and Pentagon Jr., according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The brothers currently hold the MLW Tag Team Titles and the PWG World Tag Team Titles as Los Lucha Brothers. They have also been performing for Impact Wrestling. Pentagon held the Impact World Championship earlier this year.

There’s no word yet on what came of the feelers but word is that both wrestlers still have three seasons left on their current contracts with Lucha Underground.

It was recently revealed that WWE has interest in another former Lucha Underground champion, Angelico. WWE has had interest in Angelico on & off for years now but the big hold-up was his Lucha Underground contract, which is no longer an issue.

Source: WrestlingINC

Rey Mysterio Likely Returning To WWE After ‘All In’

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Rey Mysterio is “very close” to finally making his WWE return, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. The Mysterio – WWE talks have gone on since the former WWE Champion made his return at the Royal Rumble earlier this year.

Mysterio’s final indie dates appear to be the first weekend of September. He’s been announced for a big six-man at the All In indie event on September 1 and he has another booking the next day, which could be it. WWE officials pushed the idea of bringing Rey in sooner, mainly to keep him off the All In event.

Rey spoke with Noelle Foley at the San Diego Comic Con last month and said he wants to finish his career with WWE.

“It is in my agenda. I would definitely like to close out my career with WWE,” Mysterio said. “With that being said, I don’t have much left on my watch. So I’m thinking anywhere from three to five years and I can really see a possible return to WWE without a doubt.”

Source: WrestlingINC

Kane (Glenn Jacobs) Wins Election To Become Next Mayor Of Knox County, Tennessee

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Glenn Jacobs is better known to WWE fans as Kane, but the citizens of Knox County, Tennessee will know him as Mayor.

Yesterday’s election for next Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee turned out in Jacob’s favor when he pulled in 66.56% of the vote. Early and absentee voting showed Jacobs leading over Democrat Linda Haney by a 2-1 margin. When all was said and done 22,595 citizens cast their vote for Kane.

Jacobs announced his intentions to run for Mayor of Knox County Tennessee as a Republican in April 2017. He won the Republican primary election on May 2nd this year by only 23 votes and was expected to win the general election due to Knoxville’s historically Republican population.

Kane said he could live anywhere he wanted to, but he decided to stay in Knox County, Tennessee. His campaign focused on committing to keep taxes low, a renewed focus on the quality of education, and attracting new jobs to the area.

“In my primary, I only won by 23 votes in that one, so every vote really does count and I want to make sure I get as many as I possibly can,” Jacobs told WATE 6. “Since May, we’ve been knocking on doors, continuing that. We’ve also continued the process of meeting with department heads, school board, county commissioners, that kind of thing.”

Jacobs has operated Jacobs Insurance Associates in Knox County, Tennessee for a number of years while performing as a WWE Superstar.

Source: WrestlingINC

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Brian Christopher’s Brother Reveals Custom ‘Grand Master Sexay’ Casket, Tribute Video

Brian Christopher’s Brother Kevin Lawler posted the photo belowon Facebook of a custom made Pittsburgh Steelers/Grand Master Sexay casket. Brian was a die hard Steelers fan.

Visitation and funeral services for Christopher will take place this Friday at Hope Church in Memphis, Tennessee. The visitation is at noon, with the funeral taking place at 2:00 pm.

Kevin Lawler also posted the Brian Christopher tribute video below on his Facebook page.

Matt Hardy Posts Cryptic Tweet, Thanks Supporters

Matt Hardy took to Twitter today and posted another cryptic tweet, much longer than the mysterious messages he has been posting since The B Team defeated Matt and Bray Wyatt for the RAW Tag Team Titles at WWE Extreme Rules last month.

Matt has made several cryptic tweets this summer, possibly teasing the end of The Deleters of Worlds or a reunion of The Hardys with brother Jeff Hardy. Today’s tweet, which gives thanks to fans for supporting him, comes after Hardy spent the weekend posting several career photos from over the years.

It’s worth noting that Hardy has been on a bit of a TV losing streak as of late. He lost to Curtis Axel on the June 25 and July 2 RAW episodes, and then lost to Bo Dallas on July 9. The title change came on July 15 at Extreme Rules but Wyatt and Hardy also lost their rematch to The B Team on the July 23 RAW. This week’s show saw The Revival defeat The Deleters.

You can see Matt’s latest cryptic tweet below:

Source: WrestlingINC

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Attorney Says Lawler Family Should Request Independent Review Into Brian Christopher’s Suicide

Brian Christopher passed away after he reportedly hung himself while in a jail cell all by himself. He was in isolation due to his name’s notoriety. An attorney with experience in the area says the Lawler Family should demand answers from the Hardeman County Jail and an independent review.

Jeff Rosenblum, an attorney who has handled cases in the past where inmates sued prisons for injury or lack of care, says the Lawler Family deserves answers about what happened to Christopher. Rosenblum, who has filed 40 lawsuits against state and county-run jails is skeptical in a case like Brian Lawler’s.

“Most suicides are preventable, and most suicides in confinement are and should be preventable,” Rosenblum said to Fox 13.

Hardeman County Sheriff John Doolen released a statement saying Christopher showed no suicidal tendencies when entering incarceration. The Tennessee Corrections Institute accredited the Hardeman County Jail in February this year.

“I want to see the log books. I want to talk to the inmates,” Rosenblum continued. “I want to get statements from those inmates, get statements from them to make sure these are accurate statements.”

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has an open case on the matter and Jerry Lawler spoke briefly about the subject in an interview with Memphis’ Fox 13 news’ Zach Crenshaw.

“There may be more to this than meets the eye,” Lawler said while also adding that he was contacted by the TBI and asked not to speak on the matter because it is still under investigation.

Source: WrestlingINC

WWE SmackDown Live Preview 7/31/18

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Live will take place from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida as the road to SummerSlam continues.

* Jeff Hardy returns to confront Randy Orton

* Lana and Zelina Vega go one-on-one

* The Usos clash with The Bar in SummerSlam Tag Team Title Tournament

* Is Samoa Joe on his way to becoming WWE Champion?

* What’s next for Becky Lynch and Carmella?

* Will Daniel Bryan respond to The Miz’s heinous attack?

WWE 205 Live Preview 7/31/18

Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will take place from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.

* WWE Cruiserweight Champion Cedric Alexander vs. The Brian Kendrick

* Will Akira Tozawa get a rematch against Lio Rush?