It's been a busy week around the world of the WWE. In case you've missed any of the behind-the-ring action, here are the latest links of the important topics from the past 48 hours.
Afa Anoa’i Still Alive Despite Reports Of His Passing :: Ringside News
Link | The wrestling world recently lost one-half of the infamous tag-team The Wild Samoans, Sika Anoa'i, when he passed away in late June. Early this week, rumors swirled that his brother, Afu, passed. Fortunately, that report was erroneous and the family has refuted the reports.
The Latest On The Rumor That Vince McMahon’s Health Is Declining :: eWrestling News
Link | The brain behind the WWE is rumored to not be doing too well, a report that's being refuted by his family as well.
AEW Dynamite ratings rank first on cable Wednesday night :: Cageside Seats
Link | Following the Olympics, AEW has returned to it's rightful place, despite not nearing their peak in viewership.
Shawn Michaels Can't Spoil What CM Punk Will Do On 10/1 WWE NXT:: Fightful
Link | The WWE is shuffling broadcast partners, sending RAW to Netflix (January) and Smackdown to USA Network (September 13). USA will house all three brands for a short stint before NXT moves to CW on October 1st. To crown the move, NXT will have CM Punk in town for an arena show, but Shawn Michaels isn't spilling the beans on what he has planned.
"Can't let the cat out of the bag on that right now. So, he's going to be there. He's going to be playing a major role, obviously, for us, and again, as I said. Certainly, other surprises are sure to come."
Shawn Michaels also stated that, while the NXT team loves their Orlando, Florida, home base, everyone is excited to get out on the road and perform in front of the traditionally electric Chicago crowd.
Randy Orton Discusses Who He Would Have Induct Him Into WWE Hall Of Fame :: Wrestling, Inc.
"I almost don't even want to say because I feel like he'd hear this and then feel obligated, but maybe John [Cena]," Orton said. "There's a few reasons, selfishly, because I know that he would knock it out of the park. He's done a few inductions. [William] "Refrigerator" Perry, the football player. I don't really follow sports. I wasn't aware who that man was ... Cena inducted him [in 2006], and just sitting there and watching John just do what he does, I was just completely captivated. I know John could do me better justice than just about anybody because John's John."