It was an interesting week for WWE, in a lot of ways. There was an improvement in the content the company dished out for fans, as well as a corresponding spike in ratings too. SmackDown reportedly reported a lower live audience than usual, but the viewership for the blue brand increased by almost 20%.
Away from the statistical data we’ve managed to procure what your favourite WWE superstars posted about their lives on Instagram. Some of the updates are very interesting, and as fans of the product, they shed new light on the performers who play different characters for our entertainment. Let’s get to know them better, shall we?
#15 Enzo Amore posted about better times
Big Cass turned on his longtime partner, Enzo Amore, this week, shocking the WWE Universe. Enzo then posted about better times, when the two men were brothers, focused only on capturing the tag team gold.
What did you think of Big Cass’ heel turn and betrayal? Genius? Terrible? Let us know in the comments.
#14 All’s peaceful with these two lovebirds
There was a rumour that had surfaced recently saying that Paige and Del Rio were no longer a couple after a heated argument transpired. Paige urged us to ‘chill’ through her social media account, suggesting that the couple was still very much together.
Del Rio posted subsequently that they were still an item, despite all the rumours. Long live these two lovebirds.
#13 Carmella shared a FABULOUS moment
The Heart Break Kid, Shawn Michaels and the Princess of Staten Island, Carmella. They are from different generations, and it is impossible to compare the two, but the expression on the faces of both legends, tells the whole story. Sports entertainment may be scripted, but the emotions aren’t.
#12 Naomi made Lana feel the blow!
Naomi has really upped the ante with regard to athleticism, in WWE. Look just how high that kick is...right on Lana's beautiful face. She’s even managed to carry Lana through a moderately entertaining debut match. Can the two women deliver in the rematch this week?
#11 Alexa Bliss has an important message
Coffee and cartoons are the ingredients for a blissful time. That's a very cute t-shirt on a very cute woman, isn’t it? It may not exactly go with Alexa’s heel persona, but hey, we promised to bring you the stars as they are, when the cameras are not rolling. This is just what we promised you. Moving on!
#10 Sasha Banks has a request for fans
Sasha Banks has paved the path for so many women around the world, who want nothing but to pursue their dreams of excelling in the field of sports entertainment. It's a matter of genuine pride that she’s been nominated for the prestigious honour of ‘Best Female Athlete’ at the Teen Choice Awards. Vote for her! Time is running out.
#9 Jim Ross posted a selfie
For many of us, it is a chore to get to the gym on a daily basis. Not for Jim Ross, who’s still pumping iron. Maybe him and Michael Cole can square off at Summerslam, to be Raw’s permanent lead announcer? If Josh Mathews and JB can do it, why can’t these two men?
#8 Seth Rollins made an announcement
It's usually a part-timer or a special attraction who makes it to the cover of the 2K and WWE video games, year after year. This year, it was none other than The Architect, Seth Rollins. That’s a huge honor, for a very deserving candidate. Maybe, this can ignite a trend where the full-timers are valued as much as the part-timers.
#7 Becky Lynch cursed James Ellsworth
In addition to Enzo and Big Cass, the women's Money in the Bank ladder match made the most news this week. James Ellsworth ruined, what should have been a legendary moment, for these talented women. This is a great picture of the competitors squaring off before they locked up. What’s James Ellsworth up to, we wonder?
#6 James Ellsworth paid tribute to a legendary rockstar
James Ellsworth may play a yellow-bellied heel on screen, but he seems like a cool dude in real life. Here we see him in front of Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain’s palatial house. Let’s hope he did not enter the place and ruin history inside the legendary mansion. Rock on, James Ellsworth!
#5 Stephanie McMahon went to Cannes
The Cannes Festival is an annual ‘creativity' showcase, where many ad professionals gather to honor the best minds and foremost thinkers in the industry. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon went to Cannes this year and spoke about how WWE connects with their customer base. Must have been eye-opener for those present. Kudos, guys!
#4 Samoa Joe looked absolutely brutal
This is the image of a man determined to dethrone The Beast Incarnate and steal his coveted Universal Championship. Beware the Samoan Submission Machine, Mr Lesnar. That is the face of a man determined to cause some real damage.
#3 Noelle Foley had a confession to make
Noelle Foley revealed that she cannot take a picture, without touching her hair. While that may be a problem, it definitely isn't a major one. So let’s keep moving on and look at the last two names in our current countdown. Maybe an Olympic Gold Medalist first?
#2 Kurt Angle spoke to dreamers
Happy Olympic Day to all the Olympians in WWE- Chad Gable, Mark Henry, and the host of Olympians who’ve been part of the event in the past. These greetings go out not only from Kurt Angle but also from us.
Unfortunately, people care more about Angle than they do about us. Therefore, we’ll quietly move on to the last name in our countdown.
#1 Chris Jericho showed us his WCW paycheck
While World Championship Wrestling paid Hogan and Goldberg many millions of dollars, the undercard was often neglected. This is proved by the fact that this paycheck from the company is only for 15 cents.
It’s a good thing for fans everywhere that Jericho moved to WWE, when he did. Over time, he has made us smile, time and time again!
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