Batista/Wolverine, Tomko's Return?, JBL/Haas Start Business
The Wolverine themed cover of WWE Magazine, with Batista in the Wolverine role, will be for the June edition of the magazine.
The Macon County News has a story up on Memphis Wrestling star Bobby Horne, who worked for the WWE as Mo in the Men on a Mission tag team. Heis now the founder and director of the a youth club called the M.A.I.N. Foundation. Last month Horne was issues a criminal citation last month. Horne is charged with holding an unsanctioned event, as he was charging admission for combined MMA and Wrestling shows held at the club. Here are some comments from Horne: "If I can't get community support, I, myself, will raise the money to see they get what they need. It's all about the funding. I want to be a mentor for these kids. I want them to be with positive people to help keep them off the streets."
Tomko should be cleared to return by July. There has been talk of him returning to WWE's developmental once he's ready.
JBL and Charlie Haas has started a new business, CustomMuscle.com, here is the press release: CustomMuscle.com Cutting Edge Sports Nutrition and Health Supplements Champion, Layfield, BSN Products for Athletes, Bodybuilders, MMA Fighters & Wrestlers (May 14, 2009) – The launch of CustomMuscle.com, the number one nutrition site in the world, has arrived. CustomMuscle.com features cutting edge sports nutrition products and health supplements for Athletes, Bodybuilders, Mixed Martial Arts Fighters, Pro Wrestlers, Fitness Professionals, and anyone looking to improve quality of life. The Supplement Super Store features 1,100 amazing products from 97 top manufacturers. Companies leading the way include BSN, Champion Nutrition, CytoSport, EAS, Gaspari, IDS, Iovate, Labrada, Layfield Energy, Magnum, MET-Rx, MHP, Muscle Tech, Nature's Best, Optimum Nutrition, Promax, Purus Labs, Six Star Muscle, Twinlab, Universal, VPX, and World-Wide. "We have deals you will not believe and should not pass up," said Charlie Haas, WWE SmackDown Superstar and CEO of CustomMuscle. "Champion, Layfield Energy, HMB and every health and nutritional product you could ever want is here...we are customizing your muscle needs. Daily updates, blogs, training tips, and more new features are right around the corner." Hot sellers on the Top 50 include Champion Pure Whey Stack, Layfield Energy Plus, BSN No-Xplode, Optimum 100% Whey, CytoSport Muscle Milk and Monster Milk, Gaspari SuperPump, Universal Animal Pak, Mamajuana Extreme Mood Enhancer, MET-Rx Protein Bars, Chef Jay's Protein Cookies, and Drank Deuce Sleep Aid. This month's unbeatable monthly specials include Champion Nutrition Products, as well as 'Buy 2, Get 1 Free' Layfield Energy Plus (2-ounce / 12-packs). With the lowest prices on the web, coupled with an easy ordering experience and fast shipping, CustomMuscle.com is your one-stop nutrition shop. "With the specials this month on Champion Nutrition and Layfield Energy products, now is the time to try these products, as there will never be lower prices," said John Layfield, former WWE Champion and CEO of Layfield Energy. "CustomMuscle.com has the best prices throughout the nutrition world." Products are also grouped into easy-to-find categories. Categories include Amino Acids, Antioxidants, Cholesterol Reducers, Creatine, Detoxification Formula, Energy Booster, Glutamine, Immune Booster, Joint Support, Liver Support, Mood Enhancer, Muscle Enhancer's, Post Workout Formula, Pre Workout Formula, Protein, Recovery Formula, Sleep Aids, Tanning Products, Testosterone Booster, Vitamins / Minerals, Weight Gainer, and Weight Loss. CustomMuscle.com and Layfield Energy also sponsor cutting edge Mixed Martial Arts and Professional Wrestling organizations. Affiliated groups include VFL Vyper Fight League (VyperFightLeague.com), OVW Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVWrestling.com), and IWF Independent Wrestling Federation (WrestlingIWF.com).