Here are some of the latest WWE rumors that are floating around.
5) Backstage Note On Drew McIntyre’s Return
According to Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select (subscribe here), Drew McIntyre’s return at the Royal Rumble came as a surprise to many people in the company.
Here is what Sapp wrote:
“He first sustained his injury in 2016, and has been working around it ever since. There were many within the company that had no idea Drew McIntyre was back until he appeared at Gorilla position.”
My Take:
- I was surprised to see him too. I didn’t think that he would be back until ‘Mania with his neck injury. Definitely promising news.
4) Some Frustration About Royal Rumble Booking
According to Sean Ross Sapp on Fightful Select (subscribe here), there are some talent in WWE who are frustrated with some of the booking in the men’s Royal Rumble match.
Here is what Sapp wrote:
“We heard from several talent that grew increasingly frustrated over the fact that so many on screen pairings, whether they be teams or feuds were paid off. Many pointed to the Mysterios and Street Profits being used to promote the Rumble match, with no furthering or interaction between them.”
My Take:
- I wasn’t the biggest fan of the men’s match this year. I feel like they could have done better.
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