Report from Batista & Melina autograph session, minor league, and LAX

Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Sunday, April 16, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST

Gary Dunn sent this in: Last night, I attended an autograph signing featuring "The Animal" Dave Batista and special guest Melina from "MNM." Batista signed autographs for WXW Wrestling founder "Afa." WWE fans would remember "Afa" as the "Wild Samonan" in the 1980's. Currently, "Afa" runs a facility in Allentown, Pa for up and coming talent. This training has produce stars like Batista, Snitsky, Billy Kidman, and Bam Bam Bigleow. Batista was there for "Afa's" new foundation known as USO foundation. It was a terrific event and Batista was in great spirits stating that his rehab is smooth and he expects to return very soon.

Jeremy Samples sent this in: I went to the Pittsburgh Pirates-Chicago Cubs baseball game tonight. Before the game, there was a pre-game video of the Pirates' bench coach, Jim Lett, talking about playing minor league baseball with "Macho Man" Randy Savage. He put over Savage and mentioned one of the brawls he had, while playing baseball, and how that led to his wrestling career. Also, during the game, Road Warrior Animal, or someone dressed like Road Warrior Animal (with face paint), was shown on the video screen.

Kyle Congdon sent word that the profile for Hernandez has been added on TNA's website. Hernandez recently joined the LAX (Latin American Exchange) group with Konnan and Homicide.