More news as surfaced regarding Nigel McGuinness’ abrupt arrival in TNA Wrestling. According to PWInsider.com the reason WWE didn’t officially offer McGuinness a contract was because he did not pass the company’s medical prescreening. The screening was not drug related, but rather brought up many of McGuinness’ past injuries, including two torn biceps, which caused WWE to back off on their interest in him.
When WWE pulled their offer, TNA swooped in quickly, as TNA president Dixie Carter is a long-time fan of McGuinness’. The actually deal with TNA transpired about 5-6 days ago, but he was instructed to keep quiet to those around him. He has reportedly signed a two-year deal with TNA, and came up with his new “Desmond Wolf” moniker by himself so that he could keep the McGuinness name and thus allow TNA to trademark the new name.
Ring of Honor, McGuinness’ former employer, did not know about the TNA signing until everyone else found out yesterday. In related news, Bryan Danielson apparently did pass WWE’s pre-contract screening and should be starting with the company soon.
For more information on the situation:
Nigel McGuinness officially signs with TNA
Nigel McGuinness rumored to sign with TNA
McGuinness reportedly signs with WWE
Bryan Danielson signs with WWE
Nigel McGuinness profile
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