Backstage News On Plans For Alberto Del Rio, Tyson Kidd Ahead Of Schedule, Hogan & Flair

- A promoter putting together a convention for May 11th in Newark, California tried to get Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair booked. Hogan reportedly wanted $35,000, agreed to the price but came back and said he wanted $50,000. Flair turned down the appearance because the event is being held at a high school.

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- One of the major goals for 2013 is to make Alberto Del Rio into the Mexican babyface star that Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio were. Regardless of what happens at WrestleMania with Jack Swagger possibly winning or Dolph Ziggler cashing in, the direction of the World Heavyweight Title picture is still all about building Del Rio.

- Tyson Kidd posted the following update on Wednesday:

"First day 'running' at therapy. Keeping ahead of schedule. @D1sports helping to build the new me #workhorse"

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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