Fight Size Update: WWE Remembers Aretha Franklin, Natalya Writes About Jim Neidhart, Elias’ Concert Changed, And More

Jeremy LambertAugust 16, 2018, 8:42 pm

Here is your Fight Size update for the evening of Aug. 16.

-Pro Wrestling Unlimited looks at Aleister Black’s injury in the video above.

-The latest Fightful Wrestling Weekly is up over at Fightful Select.

–Natalya Neidhart posted a heartfelt goodbye to her father Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart in the Calgary Sun.

“Daddy — as I affectionately called him — and I were so similar in a lot of ways, and we shared that extra-special bond of professional wrestling and our careers.”

-Nick Aldis will defend the NWA World Heavyweight Title against Robbie E on Aug. 17 at APWA in Grafton, WY.

@RobbieEImpact @RealNickAldis pic.twitter.com/tnCRuA4ooB

— APWA Wrestling (@APWAWrestling1) August 16, 2018

-Hideo Itami never forgets.

There is no statute of limitations on a hit and run. https://t.co/iBtjwJrCpv

— Hideo Itami / 伊丹英雄 (@HideoItami) August 16, 2018

-Rey Mysterio Jr. has pulled out of his Aug. 24 appearance for Northeast Wrestling. In a Facebook post, the company cites “contractual situation with WWE” as the reason for his absence.

-Elias’ concert has been moved to SummerSlam.

WWE Management insisted I postpone my solo concert this Saturday in New York City, however they have given me the opportunity to perform that concert live at Summer Slam.

— Elias (@IAmEliasWWE) August 16, 2018

-Maria Kanellis took expection to Charlotte’s “Diva” comment towards Carmella on SmackDown.

Real Diva. Be careful disparaging the women that fought for what you are getting. Experience is more of a bitch then, entitlement ever will be. We were Divas for a reason. We had to be. We all matter in the marathon called the Evolution of Women Superstars. And it’s not over. I see you. I’m with you. We were in the trenches together in full makeup, dresses and heels everyday, every show. Still fighting with babies, careers, husbands, and a stigma. Is it better to fight for the system or the spot? Both. Love you. Together we push the system forward, apart we forget our past. Those that forget their past repeat it. #evolution @wwe #justwork #unscriptedreality #momlife

A post shared by Maria Kanellis-Bennett (@mariakanellis) on Aug 15, 2018 at 2:21pm PDT

-Charlotte herself seemingly backtracked a bit.

#tbt DIVA — — pic.twitter.com/07qyxcG8jD

— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) August 16, 2018

-Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76. She performed “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania 3 and 23.

WWE is saddened to learn that legendary singer and songwriter Aretha Franklin, who performed “America the Beautiful” at WrestleMania III, has passed away. https://t.co/XSFbl6t3Qi

— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2018