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3) Backstage Note On NXT 2.0

According to Sean Ross Sapp on FIghtful Select (subscribe here), the USA Network is happy with the new direction of NXT 2.0.

Here is what Sapp wrote:

“USA Network sources we spoke to said that they were ‘elated’ about the direction of NXT 2.0 specifically.”

My Take:

  • I have enjoyed it so far as well. Will give it some more time but it has been solid.

2) Backstage Note On Charlotte Flair Moving To Smackdown

According to a report from Wrestling INC, FOX requested to have Charlotte Flair moved over to Smackdown.

Here is what the site wrote:

FOX officials specifically asked for Flair to be brought to SmackDown in the Draft.

My Take:

  • Interesting that FOX is who requested it. Makes more sense now that they moved over the RAW Women’s Champion.

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