- One of the main reasons former WCW star Norman Smiley was hired as a trainer for FCW is that he's a veteran of Japan and can teach a more realistic style according to the Wrestling Observer.

- Austin's new movie will begin shooting on October 17th in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He plays a convict turned street fighter.

- Another wrestler suffering fro Hurricane Ike is Elijah Burke, who is yet to get power.