For those unaware, Wade Barrett returned to WWE at this week’s SmackDown tapings. Barrett cut a heel promo backstage with Matt Striker interviewing him and then defeated Yoshi Tatsu in a match. Barrett entered to huge heat. There were also a lot of pro-Barrett fans. Barrett beat Yoshi with what appears to be a new finisher. He then cut another heel promo following the match. The show will air this Friday night.
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart was advertised for Monday’s RAW in Montreal. Hart was advertised in a video teaser during the SmackDown taping, suggesting that he will be on the broadcast and not in a dark segment. More soon.
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