News & Notes: Women’s Tournament, WWE Trademarks, PROGRESS, ROH

WWE Interested in World of Sport Star for Women’s Tournament

The WWE is currently reported to be interested in Scottish wrestler Viper for their upcoming Mae Young Classic tournament, according to the Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer.

Talks between the two sides were reported to have recently started although the status of Viper’s contract with World of Sport is currently unknown. While ITV have signed wrestlers to exclusive contracts for World of Sport, it is unknown if Viper’s contract with ITV is also exclusive or if the WWE considers these contracts no longer legally binding due to World of Sport’s uncertain future and delays.

New WWE Trademarks

WWE has recently filed for two new trademarks with one called “WWE Rockstars” and revealed to be for a wrestler. This trademark could be for or in relation to Nakamura’s current “Rock Star” nickname.

The other trademark filed was for the term “Bruiserweight” meant for Pete Dunne.

PROGRESS Dedicating SSS16 Tournament to Manchester Arena Bombing Victims

PROGRESS announced on Instagram their upcoming Super Strong Style 16 tournament will be dedicated to several PROGRESS fans who were injured at last week’s Manchester Arena bombing attack.

Progress fans Lauren, Lily and Adam were injured in the Manchester attack on Monday. #sss16 is for you.

A post shared by Progress Wrestling (@thisis_progress) on May 27, 2017 at 9:18am PDT

ROH Memorial Day Sale

For those interested, Ring of Honor is currently holding a Memorial Day sale with DVDs getting a 35% discount, clothing getting a 25% discount, and Ringside Members getting extra discounts. Sale itself ends at midnight on May 30th.

Save 35% on all in-stock ROH DVDs and 25% on all apparel!
The ROH Pro Shop Memorial Day Weekend Sale is going on now! All weekend long take 25% OFF ALL APPAREL and 35% OFF ALL ROH DVDS, and if you’re a Ringside Member you can tack on your 15% off discount to save 40% OFF apparel and 50% OFF your ROH DVD purchases!

Act fast, because the ROH Pro Shop Memorial Day Weekend Sale ends Monday May 29th at 11:59 PM Eastern!