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The USA Network pitched an idea to WWE a few months ago to bring up the ratings because the company was having a few issues. This idea turned into a wildly successful Raw Reunion that took place two weeks ago and included almost 40 legends of the company making their return for one night only.
The ratings definitely improved as old and new faces took over Monday Night Raw and the company obviously had camera's backstage to take in some of the reactions from the superstars as they left the ring or as they appeared at the arena in Tampa, Florida.
Last night's The Day Of Raw Reunion special on the WWE Network showed some never before seen footage from backstage where the WWE Universe were able to learn a few interesting facts about their favorite WWE stars.
#3 Ricochet was backstage but not used on the show
One of the biggest talking points from The Raw Reunion Show a few weeks ago was the fact that Seth Rollins originally wasn't supposed to be part of the segment where he was saved by DX and The Kliq when The OC attempted to use the numbers game against him.
Rollins wasn't in a feud with any of the stars in The OC at that time, but he was drafted into that spot when it was revealed that Ricochet wouldn't be able to perform that night because of an infected elbow.
The One and Only was cleared not long afterward but was unable to have the bucket list moment that Rollins had because of his injury. Ricochet wasn't part of the show, but he was still backstage and was spotted having a conversation with Steve Austin where he actually offered to wrestle him in a 20-minute encounter because he knew the former North American Champion was bummed to be missing the show.
#2 Becky Lynch invited Mick Foley to the Lion King date with Seth Rollins
Becky Lynch and Mick Foley have been close friends for a long time, it's well known that the Hardcore Legend has helped The Man throughout her WWE career, which could be why the duo was spotted backstage as part of the Network special where Lynch invited her long-time friend on a date with her.
Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins have been in a relationship for the past few months, but Lynch obviously wanted Mick Foley to come with them to watch The Lion King and so the former Raw General Manager set off on a mission to find Rollins and ask his permission.
Rollins didn't seem bothered that Foley would be tagging along, but it makes for an interesting formula if all three stars did get together to watch the new live-action Lion King movie.
#1 Hulk Hogan/Steve Austin still get nervous about performing
Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin are two of the biggest names in the history of the wrestling business, which is why they have been called back to the company so many times as legends.
The two men were an integral part of The Raw Reunion a few weeks ago, but both admitted backstage that they were still nervous about heading out in front of the live crowd. Hogan admitted that he was sweating before delivering his promo and Austin went on to state that he found it hard to get into Stone Cold Mode and then went out there and spoke from the heart, which confirmed that his entire promo wasn't scripted.
It's interesting to see that even with careers of their standard behind them, these legends still care enough to get nervous about the reaction from the live audience.
