– As we previously reported, Shelton Benjamin underwent surgery to repair his torn rotator cuff on September 7th, and is still expected to return to the WWE for the SmackDown brand in the next 6 months or so.
– Hulk Hogan has been featured on some of the WWE Network’s commercials recently, causing some to speculate if Hulkster and the WWE are back together once again following their parting ways after Hogan’s racist comments. WWE is reportedly ‘testing the waters’ with him, according to The Wrestling Observer.
– SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan took to Twitter to comment on yesterday’s Cruiserweight Classic Tournament finale:
Congratulations to my old friend @MaskaraManik… What an incredible performance! #cwc #newcruiserweightchampion!!!!
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 15, 2016
Also, had a blast commentating with @mauroranallo… Thanks for carrying me thru this thing! You're the best! #cwc pic.twitter.com/pPrVGWGpz7
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 15, 2016
So proud of @MaskaraManik! #DoWhatTheySayYouCant pic.twitter.com/T7XR8qAuvy
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) September 15, 2016
