Various: Eli Drake Impact Status, Georgia Championship Wrestling, Indies

Eli Drake’s Impact Wrestling Contract Status

Eli Drake’s contract with Impact Wrestling is reported to be expiring this weekend, according to PWInsider.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported Drake mentioned in several interviews earlier this year that his contract was expiring in early June. Johnson also reported Drake and Impact Wrestling officials have been in talks for a new deal and an offer is on the table for him to stay in the company. At the moment, it is not known if Drake accepted or declined Impact’s offer.

Georgia Championship Wrestling Debuted This Week on WWE Network

Georgia Championship Wrestling made its official debut this week on the WWE Network as part of a new batch of content for WWE’s Hidden Gems collection series. Only one match from the classic wrestling promotion was among the new content for Hidden Gems and featured a NWA World Heavyweight Championship match between Jack Brisco and champion Ric Flair.

WWE Network Synopsis:

BRISCO’S LAST GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

APRIL 07, 1984

In what would be his last attempt at glory, Jack Brisco takes to the ring to challenge Ric Flair for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

The NWA recently released the newest episode of their Ten Pounds of Gold series on their Youtube channel focusing on Cody and NWA World Heavyweight champion Nick Aldis.

RISE Wrestling announced the card for their July 8th RISE TV tapings in Naperville, Illinois features a singles match of Tessa Blanchard versus Madison Eagles.

Major League Wrestling announced the card for their July 19th event in Queens, New York features a 40-Man Battle Riot match. This will be a Rumble style match with eliminations possible via pinfall, submissions, and over-the-top rope. The winner of this match will get an automatic title shot for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship whenever they want.