Update On Eddie Edwards & Davey Richards After WWE Tryout, Heel Turn Discussed, Lilian Garcia
- As of last week, former ROH World Champions Eddie Edwards nor Davey Richards have not heard back from WWE officials after participating in an evaluation session in August at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. According to reports from the session, both individuals were said to have stood out the most of the thirty athletes who participated.
When it comes to WWE signing prospective talent who participate in these sessions, various personnel observe, and then report on who they feel are the best prospects to Triple H. He then uses their feedback, and makes the final decision on who gets signed.
- With Rob Van Dam expected to be written off television within the next week or so due to a contract matter, an angle has been discussed where his current manager, Ricardo Rodriguez, turns on the former ECW standout to partner up with Alberto Del Rio once again.
- As announced this week, Susan G. Komen is once again partnering with WWE to Rise Above Cancer in order to end breast cancer forever. SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced Wednesday via Twitter that she's a spokesperson for the campaign.
Proud 2 b one of @SusanGKomen spokespersons 2 bring awareness 2 breast cancer & #RiseAboveCancer ! Pls join us in the fight! #InItToEndIt
? Lilian Garcia (@LilianGarcia) October 2, 2013
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
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