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So we're in the midst of the most exciting weekend of the year. It's WrestleMania 35 week day 2. The week started off on Friday with NXT Takeover along with many other shows to the side.
It was obviously a great start because NXT Takeovers tend to never disappoint, particularly on 'Mania weekend. The second day, however, had a lot more things to talk about. Particularly because there were two major shows running simultaneously - the WWE Hall of Fame at the Barclays Center and ROH and NJPW's combined show G1 Supercard at a sold out Madison Square Garden.
Both shows saw an invasion of sorts, with Bret Hart getting attacked by a fan, and Enzo Amore and Big Cass jumping the barricade on an ROH/NJPW show. A lot of people are buzzing over what happened and we reveal quite a few things that we learned as the second day of the weekend has come to a close.
#5. WWE is moving away from Hall of Fame inductors
While there were four inductors in the WWE Hall of Fame this year, it came as a surprise that DX and Harlem Heat had absolutely no inductors. There were rumours floating about with WWE potentially changing the Hall of Fame to having no inductors at all.
Even before the idea of no inductors, WWE was considering a serious change up in the way Hall of Fame with regards to time constraints. F4W wrote
“While we are looking at format options, the plan is to have inductors, but there could be a mix of ways to introduce inductees. We are also looking at flow, but I don’t know where the 15 minute time limit info is coming from.”
It was The Floor Seat that reported that there could be no inductors. While that wasn't fully the case this year, next year may very well see that happen.
#4. The new Hall of Fame stage won't ever return again
One of the most distinct and noticeable things about the WWE Hall of Fame this year was the fact that they changed the stage. Rather than having a big stage in the usual entrance area, WWE decided to make the ring where the inductions would take place and it was placed right at the centre of the arena.
While on paper, it is a nice change, the incident that happened on the night will make sure that WWE completely avoids the idea in the future. The fact that a fan was somehow able to get in the ring and attack Bret Hart in the first place is absolutely absurd.
It says a lot about WWE security and those in charge are certainly going to get it. However, it could be argued that the stage allowed a loophole, so to speak, for fans to invade and one foolish fan decided to do exactly that.
#3. Dash Wilder landed a clean shot to the face of the invader
Dash Wilder may be a big heel with The Revival, but on the night of the Hall of Fame, he may have just turned babyface! After the invader came in and took down Bret Hart, a multitude of superstars ringside came in to subdue the situation.
This included the likes of Heath Slater (who made sure to get Bret Hart safely away to the corner), Braun Strowman, Mustafa Ali, Big E and even UFC star Travis Browne. They made sure to drag the attacker away, and the foolish fan was surrounded by the likes of men much bigger and stronger than him.
The most notable part, however, was Dash Wilder, who was beside him along with the others and landed a clean shot to the face. Want to see the video? Here it is!
It's crazy to see that it happened, but there was chaos all around and it got a huge pop from the crowd.
#2. One of the two invasions was a work
The second of the two invasions on the night was at Madison Square Garden on the G1 Supercard. If you aren't aware, the G1 Supercard is a crossover show between New Japan Pro Wrestling and Ring of Honor (who are partners).
After the finish of the tag team title match, former WWE superstars Enzo Amore and Big Cass jumped over the guard rail and had an altercation with Bully Ray (who also happens to be a big influence on creative).
Voices of Wrestling confirmed on Twitter that the invasion is 100% a work. While the booking team was reportedly against it, Bully Ray seems to have wanted it for a long time. Moreover, it can clearly be seen that they're throwing worked punches and not shoot ones.
This seems to indicate that Enzo & Cass have signed with ROH. Whether you agree with the decision or not, the truth is that there's more money to be made by them sticking together.
However, what really strikes one as odd is the fact that the incident wasn't broadcasted on PPV!
#1. The WWE locker room has NOT forgiven Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan returned to the WWE to induct his long-time best friend Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake. While it's nice to see Beefcake in the Hall of Fame, it also seems as though Hogan and Beefcake's long-time tension has come to an end.
However, the most notable thing about that incident is The New Day's reaction. The New Day knew exactly where the cameras were placed and throughout Hogan's speech, the trio did not react at all.
It's believed that even Tamina and Liv Morgan gave a somewhat apathetic reaction to Hogan. Given how Titus O' Neil was publicly not happy about Hogan being reinstated to WWE last year, it seems as though Hulk Hogan's "locker room apology" may not have been heard at all, or the superstars simply aren't buying it at all.
We can't necessarily blame them for doing so.
