Adnan Virk has commented on his WWE departure on Twitter.
He tweeted: Thanks to @WWE for a wonderful opportunity. The weekly travel along with my other jobs was a grind for me and my family. Am grateful to everyone with the company especially @WWEGraves and @ByronSaxton for being such fantastic teammates.
Thanks to @WWE for a wonderful opportunity. The weekly travel along with my other jobs was a grind for me and my family. Am grateful to everyone with the company especially @WWEGraves and @ByronSaxton for being such fantastic teammates. https://t.co/lrP0fCAMXz Adnan Virk (@adnansvirk) May 25, 2021
ROH Announces First Round Matches For Survival of the Fittest Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 25, 2021
Ring of Honor has announced on this week’s ROH Week By Week that the competitors for the 2021 edition of Survival of the Fittest.
Below are the first round matches for the tournament:
- Rey Horus vs. Flamita
- Eli Isom vs. Dak Draper
- Bandido vs. Bateman
WWE makes additional office staff cuts
May 25, 2021
By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE made a number of office cuts on Tuesday. Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com reports that some of the production and digital departments are merging together and will be headed by Kevin Dunn.
Powell’s POV: Johnson reported that Senior Vice President of Production Brian Pellegatto and Executive Vice President of Advanced Media Group Jaylar Donlan were among the cuts. The belief of those who I have spoken with today is that the restructuring is another step in executive Nick Khan’s moves to reshape the company.
AEW Dynamite Moving To Friday s In June? Post-Double Or Nothing Episode Moved Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 25, 2021
The AEW Dynamite episode following the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view will not air in its usual Wednesday slot but has instead been moved to Friday 6/4 at 10 PM EST, according to PWInsider.
The reason for the move is due to TNT s NBA commitments and that there may be additional episodes in June shifted to Friday as well.
Dynamite will return to Wednesdays once their NBA commitments have ended.
Former WCW Star Marcus “Buff” Bagwell Arrested Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on May 25, 2021
Former WCW star Marcus “Buff” Bagwell was arrested on Saturday, May 22 and charged with various misdemeanors. Bagwell posted bond on Monday and was released from custody.
Below are some of the misdemeanors:
Speeding, failure to yield when entering an intersection, giving false data to a law enforcement officer, hit and run, followingly too closely, reckless driving, driving within a median, driving under the influence of drugs, duty upon striking a fixed object, driving on the wrong side of the roadway, and having an open container.
Former WCW star Marcus Buff Bagwell has been arrested on a number offenses. He was picked up in Cobb County, Georgia on May 22nd.