WWE Refusing to Speak With TNA Talent who are Still Under Contract?
A source told Bryan Alvarez that while the WWE will not speak with those under contract, they are still monitoring the talent who is getting released. The same source also believes that Matt Morgan will be back with the WWE by the end of the year.
Credit Bryan Alvarez, Figure Four Weekly Newsletter
Backstage Update on the Shield
According to this week's Figure Four Weekly Newsletter, a source as told Bryan Alvarez that Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns had heat on them in recent weeks. The source said that he believes Rollins got heat from an issue with the Big Show, which was described as petty, and Reigns got heat on him after a tag match at a house show when he was involved in a shouting match with Randy Orton over a blown spot. The source also said that Vince wanted them punished but that HHH did not and was fighting to keep them strong on TV. Another source states that the heat on both men went away after their impressive match on the Money in the Bank pre-show against the Usos.
Credit Bryan Alvarez, Figure Four Weekly Newsletter
Reason for Taz Being Absent From Impact
Taz is currently on vacation. His contract states that he is allowed to miss one TV taping per year. Apparently, his absence will be worked into a storyline.
Credit Bryan Alvarez, Figure Four Weekly Newsletter
ESPN Classic Will Start Airing Old Episodes of the Global Wrestling Federation
They will began on 8/5 and they will show a marathon of episodes. There were some great matches between Jerry Lynn and the Lightning Kid (Sean Waltman) in that promotion. You can also see Booker T and Buff Bagwell in the beginning of their careers.
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