3) Rumor On Mike & Maria Kanellis
On Busted Open Radio, Bubba Ray Dudley shared an interesting rumor about Mike and Maria Kanellis. Specifically, why WWE may not have granted Mike his release from the company.
Here is what Bubba said (h/t to SEScoops for the quote below):
“I heard rumors, and not internet rumors and dirt sheet rumors. I’ve heard talk of some scuttlebutt amongst the boys that Mike and Maria might have misled the WWE when their new contracts were signed. I don’t know this for a fact but I’m saying maybe the WWE didn’t want to release them because I want to keep them [and get] their money’s worth out of them.”
My Take: The reports were that Mike and Maria signed multi-year extensions with WWE several months ago. I don’t blame WWE for waiting since they decided to re-sign.
2) The Original Plans For Shinsuke Nakamura At TLC
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Shinsuke Nakamura was originally scheduled to face Braun Strowman at TLC.
Since Braun is currently dealing with an injury, this match is now a question mark for the TLC card. Here is what Meltzer had to say:
“The other one is Nakamura and Braun Strowman. Braun Strowman is hurt. Yeah, they were supposed to do the angle on Friday but Strowman got hurt and they couldn’t do the angle. That was on the card a week ago and Braun got hurt. One person told me back spasms, but the official company line is that he’s got a hip injury that’s not serious and it’s only a couple of days. But he missed all the weekend house shows.
“I don’t know what Strowman’s status is, but I think if he is okay by Friday they may shoot that angle. Again, I’m just waiting for an update on that.”
My Take: I would save Braun vs Nakamura for a later PPV. This will give them time to build a proper storyline. It will feel rushed at TLC.
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