Loads More Backstage News On ROH's Future, Ric Flair Note, & More

The actual meeting between ROH owner Carey Silkin and Gabe Sapolsky was said to have been professional with no tense, explosive outcome. After he was informed, Sapolsky remained at the building for some time talking to other ROH executives before exiting. Everything was left on good terms personally. Sapolsky did not quit the company on his own and considered the gig his dream job. He was fired from the company. There were some personality conflicts with Gabe and others at times, so that may have added to the decision. While Sapolsky could drive people nuts with his fits at times, he was still extremely liked among the boys as they were just considered one of his quirks. Silkin has confirmed that it was his decision and said that Sapolsky did great things for ROH.

Former NWA champ Adam Pearce is officially the new booker for Ring of Honor. Pearce sent emails out to the ROH crew yesterday stating he would be booking going forward but asked that it be kayfabed since he was also wrestling for the company. ROH officials declined comment when contacted today. I believe one of the reasons ROH is being so quiet about the change is that going forward they want all the focus among online fans to be towards the product they produce, not backstage personalities.

Television station WDBJ out of Roanoke, Virginia is reporting that an autograph signing at a furniture store last week featuring Ric flair drew "thousands" of fans. Flair told WDBJ that he enjoys touring the country meeting fans and signing autographs. "It's something new for me. I'm really enjoying it. It's something I've never really done, taking time to say 'Hi' to fans," said Flair. "It's a lot of fun for me." Flair also mentioned he will begin shooting the pilot for a new reality series soon. For more on this story, visit WDBJ7.com.