Below are some backstage notes from the Royal Rumble PPV. These come via Mike Johnson of PWInsider.
— John Cena was not backstage at the event.
— Johnson says that a lot of people backstage were “pleasantly surprised” by the crowd reaction that Nikki Cross received during the Women’s Royal Rumble match.
— Hornswoggle’s appearance at the Royal Rumble was a one-off. He is not back with WWE full-time.
— The Royal Rumble burger sold out very quickly at the event.
— Velveteen Dream was reportedly seen wearing a neck brace backstage. He wrestled earlier in the day at Royal Rumble Axxess.
— Most of the NXT talent flew back to Orlando, meaning they won’t be on RAW or Smackdown this week.
— Aleister Black will be attending the Fighting with My Family premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. He isn’t expected to appear on RAW.
— Sin Cara, Big Show and Tye Dillinger were all backstage for the event.
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