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One of the toughest challenges this week was to narrow down the events that transpired into the most noteworthy 7 points. There was almost no time to breathe, all through the week, as news from WWE broke, almost on an hourly basis. There were departures, there were comeback announcements, there was so, so much more. If you think you may have missed out on certain events that transpired through the week, fear not, because SKFabe is here to keep you informed about the world of sports entertainment. Browse this feature and keep yourself informed, dearest reader.
1: Bayley injured
During her match against Nia Jax on Raw, number 1 contender for the Raw Women's Championship, Bayley, suffered a shoulder injury. and is likely to miss Summerslam. This is the official video that WWE put out:
An emotional Bayley addresses the situation in this video, and our sources indicate that Sasha Banks is certain to take her place at SummerSlam 2017 in Brooklyn. To determine the number 1 contender, there is likely to be a match on Raw this week, between Nia Jax and Sasha Banks, in which Sasha will eventually emerge victorious. This is a huge blow for Bayley, who was gaining steam after being out of the spotlight for a while now. Thankfully, through the whole ordeal, she never lost her sense of humor.
2: Sting reveals he can still wrestle!
While we loved watching Sting in WCW and TNA, his run in WWE was hardly as magical. This week, he went live on Facebook to address a variety of questions. One fan asked if he could still wrestle and this is what The Icon had to say:
I can still wrestle. I CAN STILL WRESTLE! I am just not going to.
Sting, a family man, has obviously hung up his boots and will no longer be associated with the wrestling business unless he comes back as in a non-performing role, something he admitted during the course of the session that he wouldn't really be opposed to doing. He was also happy to see his old friend from TNA, Kurt Angle, in a similar role, on TV, these days.
3: Former ROH World Champion Kyle O' Reilly made his NXT television
A few weeks ago, we saw his tag team partner Bobby Fish arrive in NXT to take on Aleister Black in a battle for the ages. This time it was Kyle O'Reilly himself, former ROH World Champion, who took on the enigmatic and mysterious Black, in a losing effort. The match was incredible, and the announce team built it up as a dream rivalry, were it to develop.
With rumors of WWE forming an ROH stable in NXT, to dominate the division, it should be interesting to follow O'Reilly's progress in WWE's developmental brand. How far do you think he will go in WWE? Let us know your thoughts, in the comments below.
4: Eva Marie leaves WWE
Eva Marie's career in WWE never really took off, despite the fact that she was such an integral component of the Total Divas show. Following a wellness violation, she wasn't seen on WWE TV again and a few months later, even removed all references to WWE from her social media accounts. This week, she also announced via Instagram that she would no longer be associated with the company. This was her post on Instagram:
We believe that she's pursuing a career in Hollywood and if so, we certainly wish her all the best in her endeavors. May she conquer hearts and minds in Tinseltown.
5: Paige will return...soon
Paige was a guest on SiriusXM's Busted Open show recently and announced that she will return to WWE soon. While she has been out, nursing an injury, Paige confirmed that she had recently got a CT Scan and couldn't wait to get back to work. She was anxious to meet all her old friends again and also work with some of the new girls who had just joined the division. This is what she said, in her own words:
I can't wait to get back to work. It's been since October 19th that I had my surgery so it's been a while. So I'm like 'just get me back'. I want to be wrestling again. It feels so weird to not be wrestling for so long.
Paige's return should really spice up the Raw Women's Division, that has been lacking in star power, ever since the brand split.
6: The Hardyz are now Woken
While The Hardyz are no longer 'Broken' because of the legalities surrounding the gimmick, on the Raw Fallout show this week, they teased a 'Woken Hardy' gimmick, that is sure to get fans salivating with excitement. While the gimmick borrows mannerisms from the 'Broken' gimmick, it uses a variation in terminology, seemingly to circumvent around the legalities of the said matter. Will the Hardyz be debuting this gimmick on WWE television soon? We have to wait and find out the future of the Woken Hardyz. Will this idea persevere or will it be deleted?
7: Goodbye, Maharaja
In all likelihood, Jinder Mahal will not be WWE Champion much longer. Despite the fact that WWE had their hopes pinned on the man to increase business in India, there has been no increase in business whatsoever, as revealed in our exclusive piece. Lagardère Sports, WWE's new international sponsorship sales agency, advised the company not to put too much focus on the Indian market deeming it to be very poor in terms of "spend per head," with limited money making potential.
Will the title change hands at Summerslam in Brooklyn? Will an Artist hold the top prize? Is there a lone wolf lurking in the shadows?
That concludes our weekly news recap. Join us again next week, as we bring you the hottest news from the world of sports entertainment.
