3) NXT Superstars Backstage At RAW
According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Karrion Kross, Scarlett Bordeaux, and Shotzi Blackheart were all backstage at RAW this week. They all took part in dark matches.
Here is what Johnson wrote:
WWE NXT Champion Karrion Kross, Scarlett and Shotzi Blackheart are all backstage at tonight’s Monday Night Raw for dark matches.
My Take:
- This is a hint that these three names are being strongly considered for main roster call-ups.
2) More On Potential Themed WWE Shows
According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, there have been several pitches made in terms of there being more of a tie-in with WWE and sports that the broadcasting partners hold the rights to. For example, NBC is pushing for RAW to have tie-ins with NASCAR. FOX is pitching for Smackdown to have tie-ins with the NFL.
Here is what Sapp wrote:
Wrestlevotes reported that WWE was looking to utilize more themed shows like Old School Raw, King of The Ring, Viewers Choice and the like in the future, with Andrew Zarian mentioning Raw Roulette is also likely to happen.
Fightful has learned that Fox and USA/NBC were a big part of the push for this to happen, and there are several other NBC Sports-integrated pitches being made. Among those are tie-ins with NASCAR, contingent around a major race that integrate race cars and star drivers. Another pitch included NFL night for the launch of Sunday Night Football, with football themed matches and angles, and NFL players and commentators around. There was also a Wrestling World Cup pitched, which is self explanatory, and would include all brands.
My Take:
- I think this would be a smart route to go. Would be a way to try and get those NASCAR and NFL fans to tune into WWE.
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