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  • WrestleVotes reports that “OTC1” and “Tribal Chief One” are being considered as new monikers for Roman Reigns when he returns to WWE TV:
    • With his return drawing closer, we’re told the moniker ‘OTC1’ — or ‘Tribal Chief One’ — is the leading idea for how Roman Reigns will be presented upon his return to TV. Sources continue to indicate Reigns is slated for SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium.
  • Rhea Ripley sent out the following message today: “Fan mail sent directly to my house will not be opened. It will be thrown out.”
  • Fox News Digital interviewed Drew McIntyre in advance of his match against Randy Orton at Saturday Night’s Main Event this weekend. McIntyre, who recently took a break to heal up, said he’s now feeling better than he’s felt in a long time:
    • I honestly feel better than I felt in about, minimum, six or seven years. During this time off, I’ve had a chance to step back and look at everything from an outside perspective – the product itself and more specifically me because I’m only competing against myself as far as I’m concerned.
  • NXT wrestler Lola Vice expressed her excitement for her Lucha Libre AAA debut at Verano de Escandalo tomorrow, where she’ll be teaming with Santino Marella against La Hiedra & Mr. Iguana:
    • Tomorrow starts a new chapter in my wrestling career. Grateful for the opportunity to grow as a performer, gain experience, and debut Lola internationally. Love you Vice City see you soon Mexico
  • Jazz, who has been guest coaching at the WWE Performance Center, posted a picture of herself at the PC: “Another fun night! Observing, Assisting & Learning from the best! I’m built for this!”
  • John Cena is the executive producer of a new series that’s been picked up by HGTV and will premiere later this year. Hosted by Bobby Berk, the series has the working title “Junk or Jackpot?” Here is the synopsis for the show:
    • From an overwhelming stash of superhero figurines to cramped spaces stuffed with rare puppets and dolls and miniature sets that leave no room for actual, life-size furniture – these homes are begging for professional help, and the collectors must decide whether they are willing to sell some of their items to pay for the much-needed renovation. With a combination of humor, compassion and a celebration of the passionate collector in all of us, Bobby will support the homeowners through the process of sorting through, appraising and letting go of their stockpile, discovering the ‘found money’ along the way to achieving their dream makeover.
  • Charlotte Flair was the guest on today’s episode of Six Feet Under with The Undertaker & Michelle McCool.
  • WWE Vault uploaded the full inaugural Evolution PPV from 2018.
  • WWE continued its countdown of the top 25 matches in SummerSlam history, ranking Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch from 2022 in the 21st spot. Here is the list so far:
    • 25. Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar (SummerSlam 2023)
    • 24. Seth Rollins vs. John Cena title vs. title match for the WWE Championship and United States Championship (SummerSlam 2015)
    • 23. The Undertaker vs. Bret Hart for the WWF Championship (SummerSlam 1997)
    • 22. Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship (SummerSlam 2019)
    • 21. Bianca Belair vs. Becky Lynch for the Raw Women’s Championship (SummerSlam 2022)

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