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PWInsider has reported that a potential reason why popular stars such as Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, and the Wyatt Sicks were released by WWE is that TKO higher-ups aren’t fans of the darker characters in WWE, and that this also could explain why The Undertaker has been making appearances under his American Badass persona rather than his more iconic Deadman gimmick. Mike Johnson of PWInsider wrote:
“I don’t know if there’s a pattern but I can tell you there’s been a story bouncing around among talents that someone in the TKO realm isn’t a fan of the darker characters and that’s been the blame placed on why The Wyatts, Aleister Black, Zelina, etc. were all cut. One person even suggested to me that Undertaker being The American Badass and not The Deadman in appearances is proof of that outlook.
I have no way to prove that is correct, but the story has made the rounds this past week among numerous people we’ve spoken with. Whether there is something to it, or just assumptions, I can’t verify at this juncture. I guess we will see if and when WWE leans back into supernatural and dark characters again.”
Dexter Lumis has been reunited with Indi Hartwell and is losing his previous look:
It is being reported that WWE is filming footage at two upcoming Brunos Mars concerts? Could it be in preparation for SummerSlam? We shall see.
Fightful Select has posted an update on Stephanie Vaquer‘s WWE injury status, stating that the former Women’s World Champion will be out of action for the foreseeable future, with no timetable on her return to action.
Shun Skywalker has been sidelined after aggravating an existing ankle injury during a Dragongate Japan Pro-Wrestling event on April 26, with the promotion confirming he will be out of action as a precaution.
