WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley will host a “tell all” WWE Network podcast with Shane McMahon on Monday, May 23rd after RAW goes off the air. The interview will air live from Baltimore, Maryland backstage.
There’s been a lot of talk over Foley hosting the podcast and not Steve Austin, who has had several “Stone Cold Podcast” specials on the WWE Network. A recent poll on future Austin guests even had Shane listed.
In regards to Austin not hosting, Foley responded to a fan on Twitter and noted that Austin had a prior obligation. He wrote:
Rose was suspended for 60 days due to his second violation of the WWE Wellness Policy last month. Rose issued a statement that said he did nothing wrong and promised a follow-up statement, and a note from a doctor.
Rose posted the letter from his doctor this week, stating that Rose had been prescribed Adderall for ADHD symptoms. Rose later told a fan on Twitter that WWE knew about the prescription over a year ago.
Adam Rose has posted a note from his doctor that shows he did nothing knowingly wrong in violating WWE’s Wellness Policy. As noted, Rose was suspended on April 16th for 60 days due to his second violation. The first came when he was in developmental.
Rose says he was prescribed nervous system stimulant Adderall for ADHD symptoms but WWE knew about it for over a year. He posted the following:
My doctors note as promised. I did nothing knowingly wrong and was following all the correct protocols. #WWEpic.twitter.com/FOk4DgFmFZ
Ryback is currently in the midst of trademark battle with WWE over “The Big Guy” … and the issue has only continued to escalate less than 24 hours after he was sent home from Monday Night RAW.
According to the USPTO … Ryan Reeves, a.k.a. Ryback, filed a trademark on “The Big Guy” back in October for “conducting entertainment exhibitions in the nature of performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer.” However, WWE filed the exact same trademark just 3 months later.
Reeves’ filing was published for opposition this morning — which means any contending sides have 30 days to fight the filing or it’s his — but this doesn’t necessarily means Reeves pulled the trigger.
It’s possible WWE had their legal team push the USPTO to publish so they could oppose. It could also just be a random coincidence. At this point it’s impossible to tell. But with Ryback saying he was told to go home after not being able to agree on a new deal, we’re gonna guess it’s not the latter.
Tamina underwent surgery on Monday in Miami, Florida to repair torn ligaments from an injury she suffered last week. This is according to her manager, Dany Garcia.
Waiting on @TaminaSnuka surgery to repair torn ligaments from her injury last week. #contacts #family ?? #Tamina pic.twitter.com/1RvqECXbe0
Tamina last wrestled on Apr. 23, in a multi-women tag team match. The event took place in Malaga, Spain and was the final show of WWE’s tour of Europe.
Ryan “Ryback” Reeves left yesterday’s WWE RAW taping before the show started after a contract dispute with WWE.
Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio last night that he was told that Ryback met with Vince McMahon yesterday afternoon about renewing his contract, which expires this summer. Ryback apparently didn’t like the offer that was presented, with Meltzer noting that the two sides were very far apart on money.
The discussion ended with McMahon suggesting to Ryback that he go home, and Ryback agreed.
Ryback, who wrestled Kalisto in the pre-show match at WrestleMania 32and again at the pre-show at this past Sunday’s Payback pay-per-view, wore a weightlifting belt at Payback that read, “Pre-Show Stopper.” Ryback also mocked CM Punk during his entrance this past Sunday.
Ryback expressed his frustration with his position in the company last month during a radio interview in Dubai, as seen in the video below.
“I’ve heard in this business hard work doesn’t always pay off,” Ryback said. “So maybe The Big Guy has to go find another world where that does pay off. But you work really, really hard at something and you dedicate yourself, and you sometimes have to be told you’re somewhere else. That’s a tough pill to swallow time and time again but I’ve never stopped believing in myself and I never will. Next year should undoubtedly be a big year for The Big Guy.”
While Enzo Amore appeared to be in good spirits following the concussion he suffered at WWE Payback last night, F4Wonline.com reports that people close to Enzo says it was a severe concussion.
It was also noted that Enzo was able to remember everything from before the match. He was able to communicate with paramedics and move his extremities before the ambulance left the arena. As noted, Enzo underwent other medical tests at a local hospital but they all came back negative and he was discharged before Payback went off the air.
No word yet on how long he will be out of action but he will have to pass the ImPACT concussion tests before he’s cleared.
