AJ Styles, Drew McIntyre, Clash, NXT News!

AJ Styles

Corey Brennan spoke to AJ Styles in Scotland at Clash at the Castle ahead of his World Title match. Styles said he'd love to get the OC back together and indicated they didn't necessarily have a full reunion yet. He said that with promos these days, he tries to not plan everything down to the word, but his gear is carefully considered.

Drew McIntyre

Fightful's Corey Brennan spoke to Drew McIntyre ahead of Clash at the Castle. He said the fans deserved a show like this, and remembers the excuses he was always given were time difference, and he never bought it considering WWE did shows in Australia years ago. He says he still wants to go at the Bloodline, but has to focus on the task at hand and what's important, and what's best for business. He said that despite the UFC/Endeavor crossover, he's not interested in doing an MMA/boxing fight right now.

Scotland notes

• Bianca Belair, Bayley and others did media on Friday.

• Smackdown producers will likely not be posted for this week's show.

• Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp will host the Clash at the Castle post-show

• Corey Brennan is on site at the show for Fightful, and Raw post show host Denise Salcedo is there in a freelance capacity.

• Chelsea Green told Brennan that if Piper wins at Clash at the Castle, she's going to turn right around and get her moment at Money in the Bank.

Other Notes

• Fightful has started a new Instagram for our reels content -- https://www.Instagram.com/FightfulReels

• Fightful Select has confirmed PWInsider's report that Jeff Hardy is planned for a TNA run

June 11th NXT Backstage Notes

- The majority of participants in next week’s 25 man battle royal were locked in on Tuesday evening, with inquiries made about using certain main roster talent being made last week. We are told TNA talent is also expected in the match by several NXT talent, but are told that a final decision on who will not be made till later this week.

- While asking about the announce team's recent hints seemingly directed at Joe Hendry and possibly Giulia, Fightful Select’s Corey Brennan was told that these were not improvisations by Vic Joseph and were planned.

- We are told several of the NIL class shown on the show took part in the recent tryouts at the WWE Performance Center.

- Several NXT talents tell Fightful Select that Cody Rhodes spoke to any talent that he could during his visit.

- For those asking why Brooks Jensen’s storyline has yet to be shown on TV, NXT sources say they are relying on fan reactions to carry the story for now, and are happy with how the storyline has blurred lines with some fans. 

- In asking why Rebel was present at the tapings, we were told by NXT sources that Rebel was visiting friends, and is personally connected to someone who works in NXT.

- NXT officials were said to be very happy with Wendy Choo’s new presentation and the fan reaction to her shifted character.