Samantha L. SayreThis article shows snippets of news and notes from around the pro wrestling world for Monday, June 10th. Many items are collected from mainstream media and others are from Wrestling Observer, PWInsider.com, Wrestling, Inc., and Fightful.
Fanatics Fest News
The Fanatics Fest is bringing in a wide range of all-stars, hall of famers, legends, and icons to sign autographs, take photos, or partake on stage for panels. Select guests will be participating in photo ops and autograph sessions. Fans will be allowed to bring their items to be signed for autograph sessions.
- Saturday, August 17th: Hulk Hogan, CM Punk, Liv Morgan, LA Knight, and Charlotte Flair
- Sunday, August 18th: Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, Bayley, and Rey Mysterio
Bret Hart and WCW
Bret Hart doesn’t hide his thoughts about WCW.
WWE News: Zelina Vega Cleared
On Twitter/X, Zelina Vega indicated she is medically cleared.
WCW Steve “Mongo” McMichael and His Pro Football Hall of Fame News
Former WCW star Steve “Mongo” McMichael will be unable to travel to attend his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, according to NBC Sports. “Steve McMichael will not be able to travel to Canton, Ohio for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction due to his ALS complications. He has so valiantly fought the last three years,” McMichael’s family said in a statement. “The Hall of Fame is making plans for presenting his honor at his home. Steve and his family thank you for the fans’ ongoing support.”
Tamron Hall Appearance
Corey Graves and Carmella appeared on Tamron Hall with their 7-month-old son, Dmitri.
Make-A-Wish and WWE Wrestlers
Make-A-Wish announced that they have hit a goal of recruiting one million “wish makers” during World Wish Month. WWE superstars who took part in recruiting people are Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Finn Balor, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods.
Jordynne Grace
NXT Battleground vlog from Jordynne Grace.
Disco Inferno and Dax Harwood Going Back and Forth
On Twitter/X, there was a back and forth between Disco Inferno and Dax Harwood. Disco responded to Dax Harwood’s injury. He wrote, “You just ruined your boss’ narrative that he will put their safety record against anyone. If talent is working hurt and not telling the office, then it’s not a safe work environment. Bad look, Dax.”
Dax Harwood Responded
I know this is exactly what you’re looking for, because you beg for relevancy that you only got by being a punching bag your whole career, but you’re a fucking idiot. If you ever worked hard enough during your little 15 minute-of fame-career to ever feel any sort of pain, you’d know the anxiety that comes with injury to an athlete. So while you’re trying to turn this into a bit for your shitty podcast, I’m hoping & praying that I don’t have to go through an extensive surgery, or even worse.
For being someone who claims to be so smart to our business, you’d probably know wrestlers have worked hurt for decades. Also, I’m 100% sure some wrestlers in WWE are working hurt right now, but of course you only decide to attack AEW…anything for the clicks.
If anything, this does not go against the “safe working environment” that my boss promotes. It shows how dumb we as wrestlers are to hide this information from all the proper people put in place to keep us safe. How can this be anyone’s fault except mine? No one knew about the severity of my injury. And once I finally told Tony and Doc Sampson, they immediately MADE me take time off.
Dax Harwood on Twitter/X
Maybe one day, I can be on your podcast, but only if we do it live and face to face. I’ll fly myself wherever I need to meet you. Open invitation.
Anyways…off to an MRI. While you’ll be talking about this for a segment of your show, I’m hoping the doctors don’t find out anything worse about my condition. Good day, Glenn.
Dax Harwood on Twitter/X
Bryan Danielson Article
The Washington Post has a Bryan Danielson article about his wrestling career.
AEW’s Introduction Video of Mina Shirakawa
Mina Shirakawa on AEW’s YouTube channel for a special look.
AJ Lee Update
AJ Mendez appeared at the Sacramento premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival.
News: The Death of Alba Fyre’s Mother
The Daily Record has a story on the death of Alba Fyre’s mother, Bridgeen Mitchell, who was struck by a vehicle in Orlando on May 17th.
Anthony Bowen Interview
Youngstown Studios spoke to Anthony Bowen
