— The state of Connecticut’s investigation into WWE’s independent contractor classification is continuing, and is believed to be related to unemployment taxes.
— Several other WWE writers were let go last week in addition to Christopher “Big Dick Johnson” DeJoseph. It is said that an additional 2-4 writers were released because management was unhappy with the financial results of the last quarter and they want to bring in “fresh blood with new ideas.”
— The announcers were kept in the dark as to the finish of the main event Sunday night, which helped lead to Matt Striker blowing the call at the end of the match and shouting “John Cena is Free!”
Backstage Update on Awkward Ending To Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn Match For Undisputed WWE Title at 9/18 WWE SmackDown Show
Backstage Update on Walker Stewart’s NJPW Contract Extension and Status with Stardom & AEW
Various: Gia Miller To Miss TNA Impact! Tapings in San Antonio Due To Medical Issue, Violent J on Vince Russo’s Departure From Juggalo Championship Wrestling, Current Card for 9/24 Live TNA Impact! Show, Current Card for 9/24 ROH TV Show, Indies/Misc.
