Bobby Lashley Returns To MMA, WWE SmackDown Social Media Score, HOF’er Offers Advice

– Bobby Lashley returned to MMA for his first fight in over a year at Titan FC 25 event last night. The former WWE and TNA star dominated Kevin Asplund (15-5) before submitting him in the second round with a keylock submission. With the victory, Lashley’s MMA record improves to 8-2.

– Friday’s WWE Smackdown scored 62,181 in social activity, down 17 percent from last week’s seasonal high. Smackdown ranked #3 on cable TV Friday night behind the Bruins’s close-out victory over the Penguins in the NHL Playoffs and a World Cup Qualifier on ESPN, according to Trendrr.TV.

– WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas made an appearance on the latest episode of the Traveling Tights podcast and provided some tips on how to become a successful and popular wrestler.