WWE Diva Takes Leave Of Absence, Update On Shaquille O'Neal vs. Big Show, More

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- ECW backstage announcer Beverly Mullins (a.k.a. Courtney Taylor) has taken a leave of absence. The reason for her absence has yet to be disclosed.

-- It's been said that a follow-up on the Shaquille O'Neal vs. Big Show angle has been put on ice for the time being. NBA training camp started this past week, so a potential match is definitely out of the question until at least the summer.

-- The Raw brand's tour of Central America and Mexico saw three sellouts in four shows, peaking on September 26th in Guadalajara with a sellout crowd of 11,000 fans paying $600,000. The Smackdown crew also played to mostly full houses, including shows on the 26th and 27th in Paris, both of which sold out with 15,000 fans and drew over $1 million each night.

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