— Regarding the reported return of the brand extension to WWE, it was stated on The Wrestling Observer Live that RAW and SmackDown will each have their own set of referees for when the brand split kicks off again later this summer. That was also the case with the original brand extension. The brand split is reported to start July 19 when SmackDown will go live on the USA Network. A draft is currently rumored to take place on the July 11th RAW but that could change.
— Former WWE world champion Seth Rollins celebrates his birthday today. He turns 30 years old.
— WWE Legend Kamala turns 66.
— Former WWE Superstar and tag team champion Chaz Warrington aka Headbanger Mosh turns 45 years old.
— Randy Orton’s uncle, Barry Orton, turns 58 years old.
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WWE RAW Notes: Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat for WWE World Title Set for Clash In Italy, Sol Ruca vs. Becky Lynch and WWE Women’s Tag Titles Matches Set for 5/23 WWE SNME, LA Knight Appears, Brock Lesnar Surprise Return & Sets Challenge to Oba Femi for Clash In Italy
Adam Copeland on Potential Backstage Role in AEW After In-Ring Retirement, Darby Allin Bringing Up His Flaming Table Spot When He Talked To Him To Tone Down Crazy Bumps, Loves Lio Rush Going All In for His “Blackheart” Character in AEW
