07-09-2016, 10:54
News & Notes 7/9.
Quote:- It had been noted on a recent edition of Wrestling Observer Radio that Sasha Banks was cleared earlier than expected because she did not need surgery after WWE officials originally thought that she would. It should be noted that some plans involving Bayley have been scrapped due to Sasha's return, but the Sasha versus Charlotte rematch was always scheduled for Clash of Champions.
Quote:- Jack Gallagher indicated on Twitter that he will be making his RAW debut soon.
Quote: - Regarding the WWE Cruiserweights, here are the current names that are expected to be part of the division:
Gran Metallik, Akira Tozawa, Jack Gallagher, Cedric Alexander, Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Brian Kendrick, TJ Perkins (the former Manik in TNA), Noam Dar, and Rich Swann.
According to PWInsider.com, it's believed that the initial division will feature just the ten talents mentioned above for the time being. Right now, the plan is for the talents to work RAW each week as well as NXT TV and live events. As noted, the division makes its RAW debut on September 19th in Memphis, TN.
Quote:- On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer talked about the Paige situation with WWE and how things are "looking really negative right now about her returning."
Meltzer said that while Mark Carrano of talent relations probably didn't directly threaten to fire Paige, he doesn't think that story came out of thin air and it's possible that Carrano hinted something to Paige. He said the fact that the story is out makes him think she's probably done with the company.
"If she is done, they're probably trying to maneuver to where she can be released and she can work elsewhere because she is under contract to WWE for a long time."