Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
— The WWE creative team wanted to break the “English” announce table while in Mexico, thinking that it would be funny. They were overruled.
— As noted earlier here on the website, Dolph Ziggler is getting strong reviews for his recent performances. The feeling is that he comes across like a star in interviews, and the fact that he was able to work on TV with Mason Ryan without exposing Ryan’s weakness’ is a positive.
— Early word is that Randy Orton is scheduled to win the Royal Rumble. As with everything, that could easily change.
— WWE noted the language issue at the TV tapings, as there were complaints from fans, which is why they did not respond to a lot of things.
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