[WWE] Notes on Summerslam Press Conference, Batista/Hassan, Diva Search

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– At today’s Summerslam press conference, Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan had a confrontation, JBL told a fan what sounded like “I already have a black man carrying my bags, I don’t need you,” and they took questions from the fans, including:

–One soldier injured in Iraq asked Cena for his cap, which he gave her.

–When asked, Hulk Hogan said winning the belt again would be a dream come true.

–Teddy Long dodged the question of when Brock Lesnar was returning, as did Vince who made a comment about Brock not being there when the NFL season starts, but Batista said he’d love to face off against him.

–When asked when HHH and Ric Flair will be back, Vince said “Whenever they feel like it, the door’s wide open.”

According to PWInsider.com, the press conference ended abruptly.

– Despite advertisements to the contrary, Batista/Hassan house show matches will not take place due to WWE dropping the character.

– There is a video of Kristal, the cut WWE diva search contestant, getting the pie in the face treatment on WWE.com.

– The phone number Ashley held up during the Diva Search (516-644-9878) actually goes to a voicemail for “Austin” but some reports say that she has indeed answered the phone, and says “Austin” is the former owner of the phone.

Credit: PWInsider.com

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.