Friday news and notes- Anderson & Gallows, Rousey, Riddle, Alicia, Arolucha

– We’re told that ahead of his diagnosis, Harley Race had been spending more time at his wrestling school, which is run by his son.

– If you missed it on Wednesday, AroLucha has started sending out rewards to its investors, a year after accepting public investors.

– I’d heard of some frustration from WWE wrestlers who had tried to contact Alicia Fox, but not gained any response, only to be told they needed to reach out to her. 

– An odd question we got, but for the person who asked, Matt Riddle does in fact get his slides back after he kicks them into the crowd. He told me it’s because he’s a “bro of the people.”

– I should reiterate — I was told by numerous wrestlers in particular that WWE did not and would not have approved Rousey’s “fake” verbiage, as Vince McMahon himself is known to make people aware not to use the term in any manner on their show. 

– PWInsider just published a report that Gallows & Anderson both turned down new deals with the company. When I reached out to those within the company, I got responses I really couldn’t believe — that several officials were actually surprised that the two wanted to leave, specifically because of how much Anderson has mentioned on social media and backstage that he likes being at home. His NJPW deal didn’t quite allow for such.