3) The Plans For Samoa Joe In NXT
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, Samoa Joe is going to be performing a non-wrestling role for NXT. Speculation is that it has to do with William Regal and the cliffhanger that was left at Takeover: In Your House.
Here is what Meltzer said:
“So, I think that’s the cue for Samoa Joe. I don’t know that 100%. I was told today that Samoa Joe was gonna be in a Regal-like role, then all of a sudden Regal’s talking like he’s stepping down, so maybe the Regal-like role is Regal’s role. But if he’s leaving, based on what I was told, Samoa Joe was definitely the favorite to be the new Commissioner. But Joe is in, and he’s in as a non-wrestler, so I think that tells you that he’s not cleared.
“He’s taken a job in NXT and he’s doing something there, and he may be the new authority figure on television, or he may not be. But he’s gonna be behind-the-scenes.”
My Take:
- Samoa Joe as William Regal’s Commissioner would be awesome. Will be a shame though if Joe can never wrestle again but this would be a fantastic role for him.
2) Update On Vaccinations In WWE
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, there are several people in WWE who do not want to get vaccinated.
Here is what Meltzer said;
“Most people are, but there are people, both in NXT and the main roster, who have not been vaccinated. The company wants them to, but some of them don’t want to and that’s that, so it is not everyone… They’re the minority, but there are people who aren’t vaccinated in NXT, but most of them are.”
My Take:
- It will be interesting to follow up on this in a few weeks and see if anything comes from it.
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