Friday news and notes- Anderson & Gallows, Rousey, Riddle, Alicia, Arolucha
Added 2019-03-08 14:00:00 +0000 UTC- We're told that ahead of his diagnosis, Harley Race had been spending more time at his wrestling school, which is run by his son.
- If you missed it on Wednesday, AroLucha has started sending out rewards to its investors, a year after accepting public investors.
- I'd heard of some frustration from WWE wrestlers who had tried to contact Alicia Fox, but not gained any response, only to be told they needed to reach out to her.
- An odd question we got, but for the person who asked, Matt Riddle does in fact get his slides back after he kicks them into the crowd. He told me it's because he's a "bro of the people."
- I should reiterate -- I was told by numerous wrestlers in particular that WWE did not and would not have approved Rousey's "fake" verbiage, as Vince McMahon himself is known to make people aware not to use the term in any manner on their show.
- PWInsider just published a report that Gallows & Anderson both turned down new deals with the company. When I reached out to those within the company, I got responses I really couldn't believe -- that several officials were actually surprised that the two wanted to leave, specifically because of how much Anderson has mentioned on social media and backstage that he likes being at home. His NJPW deal didn't quite allow for such.
Comments
I don't understand either on the Anderson and Gallows contracts, you hit it right on the head with Anderson talking a lot about how he can stay home and gets to hangout with his children. Two things would make sense on this 1.) Negotiating Ploy, bold strategy but if AEW takes off like it is expected they can probably get more money out of WWE toward end of contract. The WWE has $$$ they are leaving on the table in my opinion. The Club with Styles, Balor, Anderson & Gallows would be the number one in merch. NWO and Bullet Club proves stables = $$$ They would be huge and in my opinion when AEW starts by doing The Club would get people talking for a few months. That is just my opinion 2. a few weeks ago, The Young Bucks were at the same wedding that Balor, Anderson, and Gallows where at.. Wouldn't surprise me at all if they were told how much $$$ they could get from AEW (I know, I know contract tampering.. well it happens a lot in this business and every business for that matter. If they could get more money or the same that WWE offers, I could see it.
Rob Wilkins
2019-03-09 00:24:00 +0000 UTC
