We noted before that there will be a backstage segment with The Rock, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on this Friday's SmackDown. A match between Triple H and The Rock was teased in that segment and at least one other time during the tapings.
The tease was for a potential WrestleMania 31 match between the two. Rock vs. Triple H was discussed at one point for WrestleMania XXX but obviously didn't happen.
The backstage segment that airs on Friday's SmackDown shows the two going back and forth over who would win if they wrestled again and the two taking shots at each other. Rock actually brought up the main event of WrestleMania 31 and WWE usually doesn't tease something in that direction if it's not in the plans.
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October 8, 2014
Rumor Mill - WWE Teasing a Huge Match for Triple H at WrestleMania 31
Bray Wyatt is influenced by Martin Luther King, shepherded by Triple H and destined to face the Undertaker
WWE Upset with Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio was backstage at recent AAA Lucha Underground tapings in Los Angeles. WWE officials were not happy when photos of Rey backstage and then later at a dinner with some people from the promotion popped up on social media. Those photos were quickly deleted. No word yet if anything will come out of this latest incident but Rey is still under contract with WWE.
Rumor Mill - Randy Orton Working a Limited Schedule
Randy Orton apparently has a new agreement with WWE where he's not working full-time on the road for weekend live events anymore.
October 7, 2014
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October 4, 2014
Rumor Mill - Backstage News on Bad Post-WrestleMania WWE PPV Bonuses, Most of the Roster Affected
It was noted earlier this year that the payoffs for WrestleMania XXX ended up being way better than what was expected by the talents. Many believed that the WWE Network launch would hurt WrestleMania bonuses but that apparently was not the case.
Payoffs are now in for the first pay-per-view events after WrestleMania with the new formula and they were described as "really bad." This could be a sign that talents are being paid based on pay-per-view revenue and that they're not receiving anything extra from the pay-per-view revenue that's been eliminated due to the Network.
There are reportedly some talents who are being taken care of and some who have deals in place that prevent something like this from happening to them. That is not the case with the majority of talents on the roster.
October 2, 2014
Details On Another Developmental Release
PWInsider has confirmed the release of Matt Martlaro, who worked behind the scenes at NXT and as the liaison from developmental to the WWE offices. He also worked as an on-air personality back when developmental was Florida Championship Wrestling.
Martlaro's release came as a surprise because he was considered a hard worker and was seen as a "Triple H Guy" among some of the wrestlers. There's not a lot of sympathy for Martlaro as he was considered "abrasive" and was not liked for the way he treated talents. At the same time, Martlaro was said to be a good employee.
WWE Announces Guest Stars For Monday's RAW In Brooklyn, Stephanie McMahon Comments
WWE has announced Hoda Kotb and Kathee Lee Gifford, co-stars of "Today's" fourth hour on NBC, will be guest stars on Monday's RAW from Brooklyn. Also, journalist Joan Lunden, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, will sit ringside as a special guest along with other breast cancer survivors.
The appearance ties in with WWE's campaign with Susan G. Komen. Kotb is a seven-year breast cancer survivor.
John Cena will make a guest appearance on the "Today" show in the fourth-hour segment on Monday to give Gifford and Kotb a pep talk.
Stephanie McMahon said in an announcement:
"WWE is thrilled to have Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb and Joan Lunden join Monday Night Raw to help shine a light on the battle against breast cancer. These women continue to be a voice for the millions that are affected by this devastating disease. We are honored to have their support in raising awareness and funds to continue the fight."
Sami Zayn Talks NXT & Kevin Steen; Calls Triple H a “Visionary”
NXT stand-out Sami Zayn talked to Sam Roberts recently on a tour of the WWE Performance Center. Zayn discussed performing on Monday Night Raw, going head-to-heat with the NFL, Triple H as a “visionary” for the future, Daniel Bryan before and after he was popular, and a lot more.
WWE Releases NXT Trainer from Developmental
WWE has released Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore from his role as a NXT trainer in WWE developmental. The release was made today. Dinsmore was hired by WWE in September 2013.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
