Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
– Ric Flair finally went to Pittsburgh on June 2nd for his WWE medical testing. If he passes the tests, Flair is expected to return to WWE TV as a regular TV character, not a wrestler.
– Brock Lesnar vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE World Heavyweight Title was not penciled in for SummerSlam but there was one idea going where Lesnar would win the title at SummerSlam, only to see Money In the Bank winner Cesaro cash in and take the title from Lesnar. Obviously everything is up in the air with Bryan’s status for Money In the Bank on June 29th but word this week is that Bryan vs. Lesnar is indeed one of the long-term plans right now for a SummerSlam main event. The Lesnar vs. Cesaro feud, which would be part of Cesaro’s babyface turn, would take place after the Bryan match at SummerSlam.
– Things are moving slowly when it comes to the return of WWE Tough Enough. Filming was supposed to begin the first week in July at the Performance Center in Orlando but word is that could change. The key talents that WWE officials wanted on the show are not locked in and timing is becoming an issue.
– WWE has reportedly quietly put money into Diamond Dallas Page’s efforts to help Jake Roberts and Scott Hall by paying for people who are experienced with rehabilitation to help out if any problems come up with the two. It’s a daily battle for both Hall of Famers.
Jake worked indie shows in Oregon this past week and was invited to a strip club by some of the wrestlers after the show. Jake turned down the invite and said if he went, he knows what would happen next.
Jake has also reportedly been in contact with Bray Wyatt, giving him advice at times on his character.
