sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com

— Former WWE performer Edward “Eddie” Fatu (a.k.a. Umaga) was scheduled to film a “shoot” interview this week, but canceled. Apparently, he feels may be returning to World Wrestling Entertainment. The two-time Intercontinental Champion was released by the company on June 8, 2009 as a result of his refusal to enter a rehabilitation facility.

— In a trivia note, ECW wrestler Naofumi Yamamoto’s ring name, Yoshi Tatsu, is based on his father’s first name, Yoshitatsu.

— Last night’s edition of ECW on Syfy scored a 1.05 cable rating. It is up from last week’s 0.97 figure.

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