— Former Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black made his WWE developmental debut at Thursday’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event, losing to NXT season two finalist Michael McGillicutty. He was introduced as Zack Rollins.
— WWE has nixed the previously scheduled Countdown to SmackDown special and will instead air a replay of Tuesday’s episode of NXT before the premiere of SmackDown tonight on Syfy.
— The pre-sale code for the 11/15 WWE Smackdown taping in Richmond, Virginia is WWESD. The pre-sale is now underway. Kane vs. The Undertaker in a Cage Match is being advertised as the main event.
WWE: Paige Suffered Head Wound at 5/8 WWE SmackDown Show, Seth Rollins on Celebrity Appearances in WWE is Best in Small Doses, Paul Heyman on He Didn’t Know Brock Lesnar Was Retiring at WrestleMania 42, New Trademarks
WWE NXT Notes: Naraku Makes NXT In-Ring Debut, Mason Rook Signs NXT Contract & Joins NXT Brand, 5/19 Show Card
Ireland Pushing to Host Future WWE WrestleMania Event Update – WrestleMania in Ireland Reportedly Viewed as “Long-Term Project”
