Partial Source: The Observer
— For the second week in a row, when RAW ended, Randy Orton was the number one worldwide trending topic on Twitter.
— On September 4th and 5th, Jim Cornette and Danny Davis are holding a tryout/seminar for $99 in Louisville, KY. This is open to current and aspiring wrestlers, and Jim Cornette will be scouting for potential spots in ROH.
— The Oklahoman has an article up, noting that Steve Austin was presented with an Guinness World Record award for most Royal Rumble wins while at Comic-Con.
— Many within WWE are predicting Michael McGillicutty or Alex Riley to win NXT season two. Meanwhile, it’s said that Husky Harris has unanimously impressed “everyone.”
WWE: Nikki Blackheart Competes in Dark Match Prior to 5/19 WWE NXT Show & New Ring Name Revealed, Alexa Bliss, LA Knight, IYO SKY, & More Attended Bianca Belair and Montez Ford’s Baby Shower, Danhausen Reportedly Praised at WWE Town Hall Meeting
WWE Backlash 2026 First Hour on ESPN2 Ratings – May 9, 2026 – Down from WrestleMania 42 Night 1
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