Former TNA star signs developmental deal, Oleg Prudius and New Japan

Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 10:25 AM EST

Former TNA wrestler Ryan "Trytan" Wilson recently signed a WWE developmental deal and is now working in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Wilson first debuted in TNA with the "Trytan" character against Monty Brown at the Desination X PPV on March 13 and made his last official appearance with TNA back in July. He is currently working under the name "Tytus" as TNA owns the rights to the Trytan name.

Oleg Prudius, who was the Russian wrestler with Jerry Jarrett when they visited WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT last month, is currently training in Deep South Wrestling in Georgia. It hasn't been confirmed yet if Prudius has signed a developmental deal or not.

Video game developer Yukes recently purchased 51.5% of Antonio Inoki's stock in New Japan Pro Wrestling, making them the new owners in what is considered the second largest pro wrestling company in the world. According to reports, Simon Inoki will continue as the active President of the company. New Japan is said to be intent on airing footage of Brock Lesnar winning the IWGP Championship a little over a month ago. It is also interesting to note that Yukes is the developer of THQ's SmackDown video games, so that may come into play down the line.

Credit: Mike Johnson @ PWInsider.com