DAILY DROP (5/7): KENDRICK LAMAR & DRAKE BEEF GETS WWE SPOTLIGHT, AEW STAR COMBATS INJURY RUMORS
Welcome to the Daily Drop for May 7, 2024. It's Tuesday, so NXT has the fallout from their two-week Spring Breaking special tonight. There is also a lot to unpack from all over the pro wrestling world.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's beef has stretched into the pro wrestling realm. After Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music was brought into the picture, he extended an open invitation to have them settle their beef in NXT. CM Punk then quoted Kendrick on WWE RAW, as he cut a promo on Drew McIntyre.
Now, let's get into today's Daily Drop!
WWE:
The King is Gone: Jerry Lawler is no longer under WWE contract, ending a relationship that continued since 1992. He is still under a Legends deal, but the company decided not to renew his commentator deal on January 2024. The news just broke on May 6.
WWE 2K24: They just released the Sandman's entrance, which will be a part of the next wave of DLC content. 2K also put a new patch through that should correct some issues that gamers have been experiencing.
Internal Promotion: WWE's corporate structure has undergone another change, with Chris Legentil stepping in as the new Head of Talent Relations. He replaces Dan Ventrelle, who was released from the company in April 2024.
AEW:
Absolutely Not Injured: Ricky Starks has spoken out to squash the narrative that he is injured. He's been taking time off from AEW, but he claims to be physically ready to go.
Flair's Ejection: The pizza shop owner, who kicked Ric Flair out recently, spoke up to justify his actions. Co-owner Jerry Roberts responded to inquiries via text about Ric's departure from their establishment, confirming that he had a reason to kick The Nature Boy out.
"We have reviewed video of the incident that took place recently at our restaurant. It is clear, our team worked in a professional manner to ensure the safety of guests and staff. We have thanked our team for their professionalism. We are proud of how they responded to this situation using and displaying our team values."
Here are the upcoming major wrestling events
- Sunday, May 26: NXT Battleground (PLE)
- Sunday, May 26: AEW Double or Nothing (PPV)