Various: More on Ricky Starks’ AEW Signing, NJPW Announces New Events for July, Indies

AEW

Jun 19, 2020

More on AEW’s Signing of Ricky Starks

As noted before, former NWA wrestler Ricky Starks made his official AEW debut during this past Wednesday’s episode of Dynamite. Following the show, AEW CEO Tony Khan announced on Twitter that Starks had signed an official contract with the company.

Dave Meltzer reported in a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that Starks’ match against Cody was meant to be a tryout for the company. Starks’ performance impressed AEW officials enough that he was presented with an official contract afterwards.

Meltzer also reported that besides the contract, AEW officials also already have plans in place for an upcoming program for him on AEW television.

After. Legitimately. His performance on #AEWDynamite really did seal the deal in my eyes and on paper and in reality.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) June 18, 2020

NJPW Announces Four New Events for July

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced that they will be holding an additional four events during the month of July.

These upcoming new events are a New Japan Road event on July 20th in Tokyo, Sengoku Lord 2020 event on July 25th in Nagoya, and two Summer Struggle 2020 events on July 27th and July 31st in Tokyo, Japan.

The company also announced that limited fan attendance will be allowed at each of the four events and health safety protocols for the coronavirus will be followed at each event.

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Nassau Coliseum, longtime WWE and Jim Crockett Promotions wrestling venue, reportedly will be shutting down indefinitely, according to Bloomberg.com. It was reported that the reason for the indefinite shut down is due to the building’s owner is currently looking for a new owner to take over and also pick up the remaining debt on the building.

Black Label Pro Wrestling announced that they will be running an event called “We’re Back! A Wrestler’s Story” on August 22nd in Crown Point, Indiana with limited fans allowed in attendance.

Insane Championship Wrestling announced that they have postponed all of their remaining events for this year until 2021 due to the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom.

AEW talent John Skyler recently announced on Facebook that he suffered a serious knee injury during his tag team match on the June 16th episode of AEW Dark. Skyler stated that he suffered tears in his ACL, MCL, and PCL ligaments in his right knee and will be out of action for at least the next six months.