Tom Lawlor on Power Slap, Fred Rosser, Goldberg-Rihanna (Patreon)

Fightful spoke with Tom Lawlor ahead of NJPW Battle in the Valley. He joked that he was annoyed that in the show preview, Ian Riccaboni didn't mention the match between he and Homicide.

Lawlor said that he was actually approached in the past to do Slap Fight related stuff, but ended up passing on it. He thinks that eventually worked slap fights will end up being used as pro wrestling segments. He's also ashamed that he has watched most of Power Slap.

He said that he was shocked to see he was paired up to face Fred Rosser in the match that launched their feud. However, he said that Rosser was completely different from what we know him as in WWE, and would proudly fight with or against him now.

Lawlor didn't clarify whether or not he had a New Japan Pro Wrestling Contract, but said that he is "obligated" to them, but is available to take independent bookings wherever he chooses.

He doesn't understand what Goldberg's problem is with Rihanna's Super Bowl Halftime show.