Rumor Roundup: How The ‘Firefly Inferno Match’ Was Executed, Update On Roman Reigns, More

3) Update On Bonuses For WWE Stars

According to Dave Meltzer in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Matt Riddle’s new contract has a bonus structure set up for if WWE returns to Saudi Arabia.

Meltzer says that Riddle’s new deal will pay him an extra $50,000 whenever he wrestles in Saudi Arabia.

My Take:

  • Riddle’s new yearly salary is $400,000, so this shows you how much these Saudi Arabia shows can pay (on top of that). No wonder a lot of guys want to go twice a year.

2) Late Change To The Main Event Of TLC

According to @Wrestlevotes, the ‘Firefly Inferno Match’ between Randy Orton and The Fiend was taped in advance. The account also says that it was not originally planned to be the main event of TLC. WWE ended up changing their minds and they moved the match to the end of the show.

Here is what the account Tweeted:

My Take:

  • This was a good call. It ended the show with a bang and I haven’t seen many complaints from fans.

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