Following the Hulk Hogan controversy last week, Hogan was removed from the upcoming Australian tour. WWE has confirmed that Shawn Michaels will be replacing him as acting General Manager. WWE issued the following:
“WWE Universe Down Under, WWE.com has learned that Shawn Michaels will serve as special guest General Manager at the upcoming WWE Live’s three events in Australia from Aug. 6-8.
The WWE Hall of Famer will certainly makee a showstopping impact at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Thursday, Aug. 6, Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday, Aug. 7 and Sydney’s Qantas Credit Union Arena on Saturday, Aug. 8.”