Various notes
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:10 pm
-We can confirm that Brian Kendrick finally signed a new contract over the past few days or so. There was reportedly a lot of back and forth but both parties reached an agreement that both sides are said to be happy with. There still isn't a timetable for Kendrick's return just yet. Officials would love to have his return at Summer Slam but that's merely wishful thinking at this point.
Little has been heard from the former World Champion as of late. His most recent twitter update, which are rare, was a link to a stop motion cartoon he had apparently made. The cartoon baffled many, to say the least. A prominent member of the locker room was quoted as saying that there was "no way he could possibly pass a wellness test." at the current moment. But we are told he spoke with the creative team on future ideas.
-Paul London's future may not be as bright. After suffering a neck injury during a match with Mr. Anderson and Taka Michinoku, London was said to have voiced his displeasure in a very extreme manner. He was said to have demanded the firing of Anderson who has been called reckless in the past and caused quite a scene backstage. His most recent appearance was a cameo in a Trent Barreta promo and he was scripted to have more lines but showed up to the shoot in no condition to perform. His motivation has been in question for some time and he's told peers he would like to take a step towards acting.
-Tiffany, Brian Kendrick's valet, could be going soon as well. Officials like the personality she brings to her character but note that she never seems to improve in the ring. Hence why she has only wrestled a handful of times during her tenure with the company.
-Tyler Reks and his partner Curt Hawkins are having their characters tweaked. Their development as part of their storyline with Kane should show them to look more ragged and tattered. They've been told to draw inspiration from members of Raven's Flock from the WCW era but "more modern."
-The higher ups are very high on Cody Rhodes. They are pleased with how well he's adapted to his new gimmick and the fact that he's made it his own. At one point, this was very much the opposite. He was thought to be talented but merely going through the motions to collect a paycheck. This opinion has drastically changed as evident by the huge push he's recently received.
Little has been heard from the former World Champion as of late. His most recent twitter update, which are rare, was a link to a stop motion cartoon he had apparently made. The cartoon baffled many, to say the least. A prominent member of the locker room was quoted as saying that there was "no way he could possibly pass a wellness test." at the current moment. But we are told he spoke with the creative team on future ideas.
-Paul London's future may not be as bright. After suffering a neck injury during a match with Mr. Anderson and Taka Michinoku, London was said to have voiced his displeasure in a very extreme manner. He was said to have demanded the firing of Anderson who has been called reckless in the past and caused quite a scene backstage. His most recent appearance was a cameo in a Trent Barreta promo and he was scripted to have more lines but showed up to the shoot in no condition to perform. His motivation has been in question for some time and he's told peers he would like to take a step towards acting.
-Tiffany, Brian Kendrick's valet, could be going soon as well. Officials like the personality she brings to her character but note that she never seems to improve in the ring. Hence why she has only wrestled a handful of times during her tenure with the company.
-Tyler Reks and his partner Curt Hawkins are having their characters tweaked. Their development as part of their storyline with Kane should show them to look more ragged and tattered. They've been told to draw inspiration from members of Raven's Flock from the WCW era but "more modern."
-The higher ups are very high on Cody Rhodes. They are pleased with how well he's adapted to his new gimmick and the fact that he's made it his own. At one point, this was very much the opposite. He was thought to be talented but merely going through the motions to collect a paycheck. This opinion has drastically changed as evident by the huge push he's recently received.