– MMAFighting.com is reporting that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia is scheduled to make his pro wrestling debut in Japan. Sylvia’s camp confirmed to MMAFighting that Sylvia has signed with a still unknown Japanese promotion to wrestle in two matches. Fellow former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett, who just signed with the Strikeforce MMA promotion, is rumored to be Silvia’s first opponent inside the ring. Sylvia has confirmed his venture into pro wrestling on his Twitter page.
In related news, former WWE & TNA star Bobby Lashley, who currently fights for Strikeforce, will also be appearing on the upcoming wrestling show in Japan with Tim Sylvia.
– To update the TNA contract status of Team 3D, the decorated tag team still has not signed a new deal and are technically free agents. The team has agreed to work the TNA’s upcoming tour of the North East (including shows in New York City, Philadelphia and Rahway, NJ), according to PWInsider.com. A TNA source says these upcoming shows may very well be the last we see of Team 3D in TNA.
– The New York Wrestling Connection announced on their website that Matt Striker will appear at their September 24th show entitled “Chained” to raise money for a charitable organization known as Autism Speaks. He’ll hold a special segment of Matt Striker’s Classroom.
