Antonio Inoki's new Inoki Gnome Federation promotion is teasing Kurt Angle participating on their 6/29 Ryogoku Kokugikan debut show, with the tease of Angle vs. Brock Lesnar.

U.S. champion Chris Benoit wants to work again for New Japan Pro Wrestling, as it celebrates its 35th year in the wrestling business. There is talk of Benoit challenging IWGP champion Yugi Nagata, and Johnny Ace is apparently positive towards letting it happen.

Triple H was telling people at the hall of fame ceremony in Detroit that he is targeting a July return.