– Multiple WWE creative team members pushed back against the Gingerbread Man gimmick in the Sami Zayn-Trick Williams feud on SmackDown. Reports from WrestleVotes cited opposition, with one source calling it hokey and archaic. Despite internal resistance, WWE proceeded with the storyline featuring four straight weeks of segments, including Sami Zayn killing the Gingerbread Man and a planned funeral.
– The internal expectation within WWE is that John Cena’s appearance at Backlash this weekend is connected to “Club WWE” and its upcoming launch.
– Multiple reports from WrestleVotes indicate no internal concern within WWE or TKO about Roman Reigns departing the company. Reigns’ position in WWE remains secure, and he is still heavily factored into creative plans. TKO is not willing to risk losing him despite recent rumors.
– The May 2 episode of NWA Powerrr on Comet TV drew 275,000 households according to Nielsen ratings. This marked the National Wrestling Alliance’s return to broadcast television after 30 years. The show airs weekly on Saturdays at 4PM ET in its new time slot.
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