Not a single person who wrestled at Battleground was 40 or over. The last time that happened at a WWE PPV was Battleground 2015. It's expected some veterans will come back to the roster and change that statistic, plus we'll presumably see Kane, Big Show, Y2J, etc. in action on future PPVs, but it's an impressive statistic to see WWE is making use of a younger, fresher roster in a lot of cases.
Bob Backlund was inducted into the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame. As he should be!
WWE names appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote the Scooby Doo movie and Mattel action figures.
WWE Network has added a Randy Orton collection ahead of a DVD release in the fall.
Simon Gotch has been pulled from TV this week following his backstage altercation with Sin Cara. He appeared on-camera at Battleground, as did Sin Cara in a different locker room.
Mexican news sites are reporting Lince Dorado has signed a deal with WWE, however the tweets referenced in the post have since been deleted. Time will tell whether he ends up in NXT or WWE; I would imagine he hasn't had enough time to pass through medical tests yet.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. Exactly that, with no GM interference because the focus needs to be on the wrestlers. WWE made the right move to put Smackdown over and reward/protect the two guys who weren't suspended.
1. Exactly that, with no GM interference because the focus needs to be on the wrestlers. WWE made the right move to put Smackdown over and reward/protect the two guys who weren't suspended.
2. They've got the years of experience covering the business that would lend itself to smart perspectives that change people's minds. That hardly makes them (or anyone) perfect, but they often have at least an inkling of what they're talking about.
3. At this point, guys like Clark need experience more than anything. That was his first official televised match! He's still working out his look and whether he's heel or face on live events; it makes more sense to use him to get over someone who's in a more important role than having him beat a former world champion right out of the gate.
4. There are a lot of factors that would qualify them as employees. I'm really not sure why they're still listed as independent contracts beyond no one challenging that status successfully. WWE's got a pretty good racket going.
5. I don't really see a lot of Bret's criticisms in general. He needs a new hobby that actually makes him happy; it's clear he's not happy in the wrestling world unless the spotlight's on him.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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