The following news comes re-written from the Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter. Subscription information can be obtained at PWTorch.com.
Do not be surprised if you see Jake “The Snake” Roberts in an on-air role at an upcoming TNA iMPACT! taping very soon. We reported several weeks ago that Roberts recently pitched an idea involving him and Canadian wrestler Sinn for an on-air role to TNA creative team members. While TNA management remains leery about using Roberts due to his reputation for no-showing events and past problems with drug abuse, they do like his marketability as well as his strong mic skills. Perhaps the reason that Roberts included Sinn in his plan is because that is who provides him with transportation to shows.
There’s a good chance that Monty Brown could end up in WWE after his TNA contract expires in September. Brown has been negotiating a renewal with the company, but according to at least one source, those efforts have not been a “slam dunk” and there’s a possibility they could stall, forcing him to the competition.
