Contract Expiration Dates Revealed for Several WWE Superstars
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WWE apparently wants CM Punk to return to the company, according to Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
While speaking about Mauro Ranallo’s return to the company, he wrote about how some people will leave the company on horrible terms but most end up returning. Meltzer wrote, “That’s why, no matter what is said, WWE wants C.M. Punk back and even though Punk was adamant about never doing it, history tells you time heals a lot of wounds.”
Despite WWE wanting Punk to return the company, he apparently has no intentions on it according to his wife, AJ Lee. During her recent book tour, AJ Lee said that she misses wrestling but her husband does not. It’s also worth noting that Punk is still going through a legal battle with WWE’s doctor Chris Amann, so it looks like a return anytime in the near future won’t be happening.
WWE heads to Full Sail University tonight to tape the June 28th to July 12th episodes of NXT. Below are the spoiler results.
* The show kicks off with Triple H coming out during the pre-show commentator entrances and personally introduces Mauro Ranallo to the commentary desk.
June 28th
* Bianca Bel Air defeats Aliyah in a Mae Young Classic Qualifying Match.
* Velveteen Dream defeated Ho Ho Lun.
* Hideo Itami vs. Oney Lorcan gets called off after Itami got busted open early. The blood was so bad that they had to change the mat.
* Vanessa Borne defeated Jayme Jameson in a qualifying for the Mae Young Classic.
* Johnny Gargano cuts an in-ring promo. He says he didn’t see the attack in Chicago coming but he’s not there to dwell on the past. He promises he’ll be at TakeOver: Brooklyn no matter what and leaves.
* Hideo Itami defeats Oney Lorcan. After the match, Itami calls Kassius Ohno out, but before they can talk SAnitY attacks both men! They’re here to end forced friendship and lies, but Eric Young is off working on some kind of master plan.
Mauro Ranallo announced on Instagram that he is back with WWE working under the NXT brand. He wrote the following remarks about his new gig with the company:
THE NXT CHAPTER BEGINS!
WWE and I mutually agreed to end my responsibilities on SmackDown having nothing to do with rumors about disputes. As I remained under contract with WWE, we discussed a variety of options. Despite originally agreeing to part ways, there was always a desire to continue working together. We have come to terms on a new agreement that benefits both WWE and me, and I am thrilled to announce I will now be part of the NXT broadcasting team.
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