WWE WrestleMania HOT RUMORZ, Pre-Show news Thread
Added 2023-04-01 21:39:43 +0000 UTCHey guys, we'll have a full rundown, producers, discussion and verified backstage news tonight. However, I had dozens of you asking for a rumors thread of things we've heard being discussed backstage.
This will be updated as we get more info.
Confirmed:
- There were some very secretive segment assignments for certain staff, that not even they were privy to the details to.
- There were special entrances pitched for Dominik Mysterio for WrestleMania. WRKD Wrestling has mentioned this as well. We don't know exactly what he'll be doing.
- The Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Trophy was sent over from Staples Center to SoFi Stadium today. We're told it's supposed to be involved in an entrance, which would indicate Lashley's involvement
- There were some within WWE who were outright told in previous weeks that the Sami Zayn & Kevin Owens vs Usos match would main event. However, WWE told us the decision would be finalized at this morning's production meeting
- Shotzi's tank is on site for tonight's entrance.
- Props for Xavier Woods were sent in to WrestleMania, even though he's not advertised.
- WWE talent have not been briefed regarding Vince McMahon's involvement or possible attendance of WrestleMania. Talent expects him to be present and public backstage.
- Regarding Gangrel's possible involvement, he was at the Performance Center a few months ago.
Rumors, unconfirmed.
- We've not been given firm answers on Switchblade Jay White. Tony Khan has said that he wouldn't typically want to sign a talent away from his partners. When we asked people in the know if Switchblade would be on WrestleMania, we've been told "Mania was written and done a long time ago," but weren't outright told yes or no.
- There has been a lot of buzz about a potential Randy Orton return. He's been insistent to those close to him that he's not done wrestling after having a back fusion.
- There were several overtures to attempt to land Stone Cold Steve Austin for WrestleMania. The idea that he could still appear has been picking up traction backstage, but we can't confirm that.
Comments
My dad and I looked it up last night and apparently WWE always pays people to sit front row ringside at big events like these. So guys like “Superfan Smiley”, which is what neon green shirt guy is nicknamed, are apparently seat fillers. But I don’t know if that’s legit or not.
Matthew McMillen
2023-04-02 15:17:13 +0000 UTC$$$$, if you are willing to part with enough of it any seat is for sale. Lol
Troy A Palek
2023-04-02 01:12:34 +0000 UTCHow does that guy in the neon green highlighter shirt ALWAYS sit front row camera side??
2023-04-02 00:09:54 +0000 UTCExactly. He’s being diplomatic. He’s already signed wrestlers away from partners, including njpw.
Francis
2023-04-01 23:26:21 +0000 UTCWould he say this about Will? I think this is Tony saying that they didn’t get Jay.
Super Dave Osborne
2023-04-01 23:14:37 +0000 UTCHe wouldn't be signing one of their top stars away...he's a free agent.
rocksolid124
2023-04-01 23:12:31 +0000 UTCTony doesnt want to jeopordize his relationship with NJPW by taking one of their top stars away. It makes sende
Ethan Carpenter
2023-04-01 22:59:25 +0000 UTCI think it’s the opposite. The ideal time to debut him is either WrestleMania or on raw. If he doesn’t debut it probably means he hasn’t made his mind up.
Francis
2023-04-01 22:38:22 +0000 UTCI don’t think AEW’s signing Jay. I think the longer Jay doesn’t go to AEW, the better the chances of him going to WWE.
Matthew McMillen
2023-04-01 22:19:15 +0000 UTC“Secretive segment assignments” you say??? Hmmmmmm… 👀
Matthew McMillen
2023-04-01 22:18:09 +0000 UTCI think you’re reading too much into Tony’s comments. This isn’t a typical situation. Meltzer has already said AEW are interested in Jay White. Tony would be silly not to at least try. Plus I wouldn’t want to get involved in the uncertain WWE landscape post wrestlemania.
Francis
2023-04-01 22:08:00 +0000 UTCDom needs to enter in a low rider for maximum trollage
Edjr13
2023-04-01 22:07:34 +0000 UTCany comment on Lashley potential opponent? I think it’s gonna be Breakker after what happened at stand and deliver
Jubilee
2023-04-01 21:56:54 +0000 UTCAny words on the rock
Preston Milroy
2023-04-01 21:53:29 +0000 UTCShotzi wrestles tommorow
Shawn Garner
2023-04-01 21:47:50 +0000 UTCDom becomes the new leader of the lWo
T Mar
2023-04-01 21:47:01 +0000 UTCRandy RKOs Cody after he wins the title
T Mar
2023-04-01 21:46:25 +0000 UTCI doubt Jay White would debut at mania. Could be wrong but if he is signed, I think it would be Raw after mania
2023-04-01 21:45:18 +0000 UTCDom needs come out in a Low Rider
Chris Hernandez
2023-04-01 21:44:46 +0000 UTCPlease no Vince appearance. I know that's a very low bar, but it's all I ask.
John Horton
2023-04-01 21:44:07 +0000 UTC
