-TNA will be taping next week's edition of Impact tonight in Orlando. Mick Foley debuted at Tuesday's taping, which airs Thursday night on Spike TV.

-WWE signed Naofumi Yamamoto to a multiyear developmental deal, according to an AP report. "We are thrilled about adding another Japanese talent to our developmental roster and look forward to his speedy and successful development," WWE Japan executive Ed Wells stated in an AP story. Apparently, he also noted that the signing is part of WWE's tradition of having a Japanese wrestler on its roster. Well, I guess that explains why Funaki has lasted so long. To read the full story, click here.

-I'm sure you'll all be thrilled to know that Brooke Hogan now has a lower back tattoo that reads "Redemption." I know, exciting stuff. By the way, the Hogans haven't made too many headlines recently. This won't last long. You can check out three photos of Brooke in a bikini at PopEater.com.

-Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles, and Petey Williams were interviewed on the WrestleCast podcast. The headline teases a meeting Joe had with WWE's Umaga. You can listen to the podcast by visiting the UK Sun.

-Lex Luger is scheduled to appear at the First Baptist Church in Stockridge, Ga. on Monday at 6:30 p.m. (ET). [Thanks to Dot Net reader Tommy Gladden]

-In case you didn't listen to the interview yesterday, Damien Demento announced that he will be coming out of retirement and wrestling under his old WWE name in his podcast at FanSlamWrestling.com.

-Spike Dudley and Bushwhacker Luke are scheduled to appear at the Top Rope Promotions event in Fall River, Mass. on Oct. 3. Visit TopRopePromotions.com for more info.

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