More On Mick Foley Undergoing Surgery, Sasha Banks Comments On Losing Title, New WWE Partnership
- As noted over the weekend, Dave Meltzer reported on last night's episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that RAW General Manager will be undergoing hip replacement surgery. Meltzer added on last night's episode that Foley was originally supposed to have this weekend off, but was called to do the appearance at Roadblock last night. Foley was said to be "in tremendous pain" and will be getting the hip replacement surgery relatively soon. He requested time off because it is difficult for him to do all the traveling with the pain that he's in.
- Clutch Chairz today announced they will be partnering with WWE to produce licensed chair designs of select WWE Superstars and Legends. This is the first license that Clutch Chairz Inc. has secured in North America. The first run of WWE licensed chairs will be released for purchase in Q1 2017, with pre-orders starting in January 2017. Among the Superstars and Legends on the first run include, John Cena, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, The New Day, Enzo & Cass, Sasha Banks and more.
"With the crossover of WWE and gaming fans, we believe this partnership can provide a great deal of excitement to both the gaming community and the WWE fan base", Clutch Chairz Chief Marketing Officer Sammy Sucu said.
- As seen at WWE Roadblock last night, Charlotte Flair defeated Sasha Banks to regain the WWE RAW Women's Championship in a 30 minute Iron Man Match that went into overtime. Sasha Banks commented on losing the title to Charlotte for a second time, writing on Instagram: