Sources close to ESN and Wrestling Midwest are suggesting that the two sides are very close to bringing the broadcast rights to Graveyard Shift and future supercards to ESN. Nothing official has been announced and neither side would comment on the situation, but expect an announcement sometime this week.

There are currently rumors that the original Great Lakes Champion, and now Hall of Famer, Sub-Beast has been in talks with company officials about making a return with WMW.

There has been a lot of speculation on who will officially be inducted into the Hall of Fame. In years past, only one superstar was inducted. Last year, however, both Scott Vyper and Umbrage were inducted. This year, rumors are circulating that Wrestling Midwest is considering inducting up to 4 fighters into the group. But, which 4? The votes have been cast. Fans, media and the fighters themself have voted. Come Friday night, we will find out.

It’s being rumored that current Heartlands Champion Gras-Dawg has refused to sign a long-term deal with the company and has dropped to a per-appearance deal.

All though neither side would comment on the situation, many feel that Gras-Dawg will be taking time off soon to go back to New Orleans to assist in the efforts to clean up and restore the Gulf Coast area.

Company officials are working to convince him to stay, but only time will tell.

It’s being rumored that company officials are working with a few regional networks in the hopes of finding a network to broadcast it’s Fuel program. As of late, Fuel was made exclusively available through the website, as well as on YouTube. Making Fuel a weekly show is the goal in this conversation, but no one is sure if there is enough interest to broadcast Fuel on television on a weekly basis.

There are reports that Outlaw Biker met with company officials this week and has sent in his retirement paperwork. It is likely he’ll make it official at GS119.

It’s being reported that WMW management has requested a meeting with WWA officials this week to resolve the problems that the two sides have been having over the last 30 days. This will be the 4th official request put out by WMW.

WWA’s Champion, and DEF member, Cobra will be defending the title against Hecate this week at GS115. MVW has already declared they would be sending representatives to the show as well. So, with a majority of feds in representation, it would be  a perfect opportunity for a mediation between the WWA, DEF and WMW.

It is being rumored, however, that if the two sides can not come to an agreement, it is likely that Wrestling Midwest would be let out of it’s WWA contract. Neither side has officially commented on the meeting, but it is expected that an official statement will be released by WMW officials on Friday.

There were reports that AW’s Curtis Penn was in Cleveland last night, meeting with WMW Owner Brad Johnson and the WMW Roster.

No word yet if Penn was looking to sign with the company or if was representing AW in hopes of booking a match at next week’s Graveyard Shift 115.

Penn was last seen on AW’s March 26th event, which saw him defeat The Hunters in a handicap match.

There are reports that WMW and STO representatives are in talks to move WMW programming to air live. STO is rumoed to be reluctant of the move, but nothing has been officially announced as of yet.

It is being reported by local news sources that Scotty Kames, better known as former Midwest and Hardcore Champion Matrix, is in Cleveland today to meet with WMW officials on a potential return. Nothing official has been announced.