– Former WWE star and TNA employee Savio Vega turns 48 years old today.
– Former WWE star Rikishi announced on Twitter that several of the students at his Knox Pro wrestling school will be evaluated by WWE at the big post-SummerSlam tryout camp in Los Angeles after SummerSlam. One of Rikishi’s former students, Alexander Rusev, is currently under a developmental deal.
– After sharing a flight with TNA star Sting earlier this week on his way to Orlando, Florida for Thursday’s NXT tapings, Jim Ross noted on Twitter that he also bumped into Jeff Hardy on his way out of Orlando:
Nice seeing & visiting w/ Jeff Hardy in Orlando Airport. I'm happy he's happy. 1 of my favs.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) August 10, 2012
– Damien Sandow vs. Brodus Clay is reportedly booked for next weekend WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, according to PWInsider.com.
