Indy Promoter Fined for Using -1 at a Show
An independent wrestling promoter in New York was fined $1000 recently for having Brodie Huber, son of the late John Huber known as “-1” in AEW, appear in-ring at a wrestling show.
John Musok, owner of Xcite Wrestling told Spectrum Local News that he was fined by the state for bringing Brodie into the ring during a tribute to Brodie’s late father, because he was not a licensed performer in the state.
Read More at SpectrumLocalNews.com
WWE Requests Extension in Discrimination Lawsuit
WWE filed a motion this week, requesting an extension in the lawsuit brought against them by former creative team member Brittany Abrahams.
Abrahams’ lawsuit claims retaliation and discrimination in the workplace after they voiced opinions on certain storylines being racist in nature, most specifically for storylines involving Apollo Crews, Bianca Belair, and Mansoor.
If granted WWE’s extension request would move their response date from June 26 to September 5th.
Read More at WrestlingINC.com
AEW Fight Forever Success Could Lead to Franchise
AEW’s first video game Fight Forever is set to release next week, and the success of the game could have big implications for future AEW video games, according to AEWs Senior Vice President of Business Development Nick Sobic.
While speaking with SEScoops, Sobic spoke about working with Tony Khan and the possible future of AEW video games saying, “I can tell you if this video game does well, we’re going to take those dollars and put that into an AEW video game franchise. Fans speak with their wallets.”
Read More at RingsideNews.com
AEW Gains John Hennigan, Loses Fuego Del Sol
It’s one-out, one-in this week for the AEW talent roster, as the company reportedly signed John Hennigan to a contract this week.
Fuego Del Sol, however, announced on Twitter that he is no longer signed with AEW and is accepting bookings moving forward.
Read More at eWrestlingNEWS.com
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