WWE signs new diva
WWE has signed California women’s wrestler Davina Rose to a developmental deal. She will likely be reporting to NXT in Tampa, Florida soon.
Davina is a regular in SHIMMER and is the protegee of former WWE Diva Serena Deeb.
FCW diva released
Raquel Diaz (Shaul Marie Guerrero) has been released from her WWE developmental deal yesterday.
Details on Undertaker's FCW appearance
The Undertaker appeared at FCW last night for a special meet and greet appearance.
The night was to benefit a group of volunteers that raise money in order to help disabled children.
FCW president Steve Keirn cut a promo before the show thanking The Undertaker for the appearance and also mentioned that The Undertaker and his wife Michelle McCool are expecting their first child together and it is expected ''any day now''. He added that The Undertaker would not miss this event for anything.
After a fatal 4 way match, The Undertaker appeared on stage and posed with some disabled children whilst the crowd chanted his name. Despite The Undertaker appearing out of character, an audience member described it as ''completely classy''.
The Undertaker rarely appears at events like this as he likes to keep up the pretence of his on screen character. It was said to be a fun event enjoyed by all.
WWE signs new talent
PWI reports that WWE has signed Benjamin Satterly from Newcastle, England to a developmental contract at FCW. Ben, whose ring name is 'Pac' has worked in Japan, Dragon Gate and various other independents.
Pac has received acclaim for his high flying abilities and is dubbed as ''The Man Gravity Forgot''.
Top female wrestlers get try-outs at FCW
There’s an unconfirmed rumor going around that top independent women’s wrestlers Sara Del Rey and Mercedes Martinez recently received WWE tryouts at FCW.
Sara Del Rey has worked in Japan, Mexico, Shimmer Women Athletes and Ring Of Honor.
Mercedes Martinez also works for Ring Of Honor, Shimmer and the independents.
New tag team debuting this week?
With Titus O’Neil and Darren Young being moved from NXT to SmackDown, there are rumours that a new tag team from FCW may make their debut on this week’s NXT.
WWE signs Brodie Lee
WWE has signed 6 ft. 7inches top independent wrestler Brodie Lee to a developmental deal at FCW.
It was reported last month that Lee had signed a deal but it was confirmed recently.
FCW talent Antonio Cesaro will debut this week on Friday Night Smackdown.
Mick Foley - Dean Ambrose storyline
The Mick Foley and Dean Ambrose video from WrestleMania 28 weekend in Miami has been a hot topic among wrestling fans and people in the wrestling world. The idea behind the program is to build the angle as if it was a legitimate confrontation between Foley and Ambrose that wasn’t scheduled to happen, and then play off that to build Ambrose’s character. As we noted, the entire thing was planned and WWE writer Ed Koskey was there taking notes and watching the whole thing.
Here are some recent comments from Foley and Ambrose playing up the angle:
Foley:
“Having a blast with my kids at Disney. Not really concerned about some guy I’ve never heard of.”
“Three months ago,people asked me about facing TAKER at Mania – now, it’s a guy from FCW. TITANIC 3D isn’t the only ship sinking this week.”
Ambrose:
“Must be nice to be so arrogant and oblivious. Guilt free family funtime. Just great. Good for you. @realMickFoley”
“Nah, In a perfect world id rather see his house repoed and his family starved than see Mick make another dime off wrestling”
“#wwe I Just watched Edge’s full Hof speech. Big fan of Edge, too bad he had to retire so young #ThanksMick”
“He raised the bar of stupidity so high everyone ruined themselves tryin 2 get 2 it”
“#wwe Atleast Edge got to have a hof career. Alot of people didnt even get the chance to have one at all #thanksmick”
“#wwe likes to pretend Mick Foley never existed. Wwe is still apologizing for him by sterilizing the product. #raw”
“Btw..I have zero fear of reprisals from the office for wat ive said about mick foley cuz nobody high up in #wwe has any respect for him”
Talent releases coming soon
With WrestleMania season over, new talent from FCW being promoted to the main roster such as Damien Sandow, the debut of Lord Tensai, and the returns of Ryback and Brock Lesnar, the annual ''Future Endeavoured'' season will happen ''sooner rather than later''. It's being speculated that releases will start to take place after the Extreme Rules pay-per-view at the end of the month.
And according to Jim Ross, many more wrestlers from Florida Championship Wrestling will likely be introduced in the coming weeks.
Damien Sandow makes WWE debut
FCW talent Damien Sandow will make his WWE debut this week on Friday Night Smackdown.
Layla highly praised by officials
Layla made her return to in-ring competition at a non-televised Florida Championship Wrestling event on Thursday night. Alongside babyface Audrey Marie, they defeated Paige and Sofia Cortez. She had been sidelined since May due to tears of both her Anterior cruciate and Medial collateral ligaments, which required surgery.
Layla received high marks from FCW officials for her performance as she displayed a series of Lucha style moves. She had been working very hard in recent weeks in preparation for her squared circle return.
New gimmick for Husky Harris
As we reported yesterday, Husky Harris is set for a push and new gimmick. He appeared under the name Levi Wyatt at a non-televised Florida Championship Wrestling event on Thursday. His character was described by a person in attendance at the event as a religious zealot. Wearing a straw hat and Hawaiian shirt, he cut a heelish promo before defeating fellow developmental talent Jiro in a singles match.
Layla returns to the ring
Layla made her return to in-ring competition at a non-televised Florida Championship Wrestling event on Thursday night. Alongside babyface Audrey Marie, they defeated Paige and Sofia Cortez.
The final WWE Women’s Champion has been sidelined since May due to tears of both her Anterior cruciate and Medial collateral ligaments, which required surgery. She underwent rehabilitation in the meantime.
FCW guys ready for spot on main roster
Talents in FCW that are considered as the guys who are most ready for a main roster spot include Husky Harris, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Damien Sandow.
Triple H’s idea is to not debut guys without a full storyline mapped out and weeks of build. Another idea coming from Triple H is not to debut several new guys around the same time.