WWE NXT Talent Gets New Name, News On Final RAW Before SummerSlam, Attendance

By Marc Middleton

- Former California independent wrestler Brian Tannen (Brian Reid) has been given the new ring name Tony Briggs for WWE NXT.

- The May 31st WWE live event in Springfield, Illinois drew 4,300 fans. The June 2nd RAW in Indianapolis drew 9,000 fans.

- The final RAW before this year's SummerSlam pay-per-view will take place on August 11th from Portland, Oregon. There has been some talk of holding that RAW in Las Vegas.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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