BoD Daily Update: March 31st, 2016
By Brian Bayless on 31 March 2016
Vince McMahon Wanted To Bring Up NXT Title Holder to the Main Roster
It was reported that it was in fact Triple H’s decision to bring Eva Marie to the main roster and team with the Total Divas. Vince McMahon had wanted to recall Bayley for that spot but Triple H felt that Eva Marie would be a perfect fit for the team as Bayley is part of the “wrestling” division and not the Divas Division. Current creative plans are for Eva Marie to be a heel on the Divas team.
TNA Update
TNA is currently in “very serious” talks regarding a new investor. However, the new company wants to purchase 55% of TNA while Dixie Carter is trying to keep it a 49% so she can still have controlling power. Currently, TNA is in a money crunch and living hand-to-mouth. One of the reasons that the last set of tapings was not announced until the last minute is that you cannot officially announce dates at Universal Studios until they receive a deposit. Also, there are a lot more pay issues as some people are still way behind and pay and others were at some point. Its also been said that revenue sharing on ad revenue as part of the Pop TV deal has been bleak as the show is not doing anywhere near the numbers station President Brad Schwartz has promised when the deal was made.
Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Luke Harper Update
The details of Harper’s injury is currently being kept secret for some reason. However, the word going around is that Harper tore his ACL and will be out of action for about six months.
Credit Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Newsletter