The WWE universe is still reeling from the action-packed Backlash 2024 event held in Lyon, France, which saw Cody Rhodes successfully defend his title against AJ Styles.
As the dust settles, WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, addressed the recent talent cuts and clarified the status of Drew Gulak, while Seth Rollins made a stunning appearance on the Kentucky Derby red carpet.
Meanwhile, Tanga Loa’s debut was marred by a botched interference, and Cody Rhodes set his sights on a dream match with Randy Orton.
Triple H faced the press at the post-Backlash press conference, where he addressed the recent string of talent releases, stating that it was an unfortunate part of the job. However, he revealed that Drew Gulak’s contract was not renewed, putting to rest speculations about his release. Gulak’s departure has been the subject of intense debate, particularly in light of allegations of sexual misconduct made by Ronda Rousey.
Seth Rollins, who has been absent from WWE TV, made a stylish appearance at the Kentucky Derby with Becky Lynch, sporting a surprising new look that left fans divided on whether he had chopped off his famous hair or cleverly hidden it under a hat. Rollins’ new contract reportedly marks his return to the promotion, and fans can expect big things from The Visionary when he makes his comeback.
In other news, Tanga Loa’s debut at Backlash 2024 was marred by a botched interference, which went unnoticed by viewers thanks to the production team’s quick thinking. However, untelevised footage revealed that Loa may have been late in interfering in the match, causing the referee to stop the count and sell getting taken out of the ring before it actually happened.
Cody Rhodes, fresh from his successful title defense, expressed his desire to rekindle his rivalry with Randy Orton, a dream match that would be a full circle moment for the two former stablemates. With SummerSlam on the horizon, could we see Rhodes vs. Orton on the card? Only time will tell, but for now, the WWE universe is buzzing with excitement over the possibilities.