– WWE’s SmackDown brand will be running shows at Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan this July 4th and 5th, which are Monday and Tuesday. This would indicate that the tapings on June 28th would be for two episodes. With July 4th being a Monday and WWE usually taking holidays off, they may also tape two RAW episodes the week before on June 27th in Las Vegas, Nevada.
– Booker T’s PWA promotion had a “First Ladies of Wrestling” taping at their March 12th show in Houston, Texas. The tapings was likely for a reality TV pilot and featured Sharmell, Jackie Gayda-Haas, Stacy “The Kat” Carter, Alicia “Ryan Shamrock” Webb and ODB. There were no matches filmed and all of the women, except ODB, came out in evening gowns.
They were introduced by former WWE star Shawn Daivari, who lives in the area. Most of the filming was done backstage and the women left arena before the show was over. Fans were required to sign consent forms when they entered the arena saying that they agreed to be filmed for the show. Former WCW Nitro Girl Chae was also in attendance for the show and the women of wrestling featured sang Happy Birthday to her.
– Drew Carey wrote the following on Twitter regarding the WWE Hall of Fame: “So excited to be inducted into the celebrity wing of the #WWE Hall Of Fame! Me and Bob Uecker!”
Partial source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
