Road Dogg Responds to Complaints About Nakamura’s Entrance Being Cut

Lead SmackDown creative writer Road Dogg responded to fans on Twitter that complained about Shinsuke Nakamura’s entrance on Smackdown Live being cut to commercial. He made the following remarks:

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Conflicting Reports on Braun Strowman’s WWE Status

While PWInsider reported earlier today that Braun Strowman was cleared to return to action and is just waiting for WWE creative to pencil him in, Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet says otherwise.

Satin mentioned on Twitter that he came across this story and confirmed with his sources that the information PWInsider reported was not accurate.

“Just read an incorrect report on Braun. While he IS close to coming back, my sources say Strowman has NOT been cleared for return yet.” Satin added, “The report today said cleared to return and waiting for creative plans though, which isn’t accurate.”

Rumor on TJ Perkins Changing His Name

Bryan Alvarez made the following remarks about WWE’s decision to change TJ Perkins’ name to simple “TJP” on an installment of the Bryan and Vinny Show:

“I was told this by someone in WWE and I believe it. It’s astonishing because I suggested this like a month ago when it happened and it wasn’t until yesterday that somebody told me that it’s true. TJP is no longer TJ Perkins and I largely joked that clearly, Vince McMahon had a bad experience at a Perkins [restaurant]. Sure as s**t, Vince apparently hates Perkins. I was told that Perkins is not a national chain but apparently, he hates it and he thinks it sucks and he thinks that if people hear ‘TJ Perkins’ they’re gonna think of the f**king restaurant so now he’s TJP. I’m just telling you what I was told. This guy [McMahon] is crazy enough that I believe that.”

TJP caught wind of the story when a follower on Twitter mentioned it to him and indicated that it was his idea to change the name.

Renee Young Not Returning for Next Season of Total Divas

Renee Young revealed on Twitter that she would not be returning for the next season of Total Divas.

As previously noted, Alexa Bliss and Nia Jax has been added to the upcoming season. Filming is expected to start soon.

Sheamus Going After the Intercontinental Championship?

Sheamus indicated on Twitter that he wants to hold the Intercontinental Championship, the one title that has eluded him to date. Here is his twitter, which sparked a response The Miz:

Samoa Joe & Paul Heyman Continue Their Feud to Twitter

As seen on Monday’s episode of RAW, Samoa Joe choked out Paul Heyman as part of the build to the upcoming match between Brock Lesnar and Joe for the WWE Universal Championship at the Great Balls of Fire event. Since then, the two have been exchanging messages on Twitter. You can check out the exchange below:

WWE Officially Announces John Cena’s WWE Return

WWE officially announced that John Cena will be making his return to WWE programming on the July 4th episode of SmackDown Live.

To combat low ratings, WWE is planning a big show for July 4th with Randy Orton vs. Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler.

Austin Aries Turning Heel Soon?

After suffering three straight pay-per-view losses against Neville for Crusierweight Championship, Austin Aries may be turning heel soon.

Bryan Alvarez discussed Aries’ status on today’s installment of Wrestling Observer Live and speculates that the company will turn Aries. Aries teased “serious life reflection” and “career reevaluation” after his loss on Twitter Sunday night after his loss. This could ben an indication that we will see something new with Aries moving forward.