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Before we even get into the news, I want to take a moment to wish everyone in Great Britain well, especially those of you in the Manchester area. What happened last night at the Ariana Grande concert was truly terrrible. WWE just filmed TV at the same arena in Manchester just a few weeks ago and there probably isn't a person reading this that hasn't entered a major arena for pro wrestling or a concert. Thinking about what happened last night, I imagined a bunch of young children and teenagers out for what, to them, was a huge night and it made me remember what it was like going to MSG for my first WWF show or going to Nassau Coliseum to see my first concert and how important those memories remain to me, decades later. For those in Manchester, what should have been a fun night out instead became a terrible tragedy. It's not fair or right, but madness never is. There's no words that will make this right for those affected, but we still wish all of you strength and peace and happiness. Hang in there. Our condolences and best wishes.
WWE will broadcast Smackdown Live tonight from Toledo, Ohio at the Huntington Center, featuring the fallout of the Backlash PPV. If anyone is attending, we are seeking live reports. Announced thus far for the broadcast:
*WWE champion Jinder Mahal's Punjabi celebration.
*Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs. Natalya & Carmella.
*Money in the Bank PPV announcement.
WWE will also broadcast 205 Live from Toledo as well, headlined by Brian Kendrick vs. Akira Tozawa in a Streetfight.
Yesterday on The Taz Show, Taz dove into the hot topic of the day, Jinder Mahal's ascension to WWE champion:
For more on the Taz Show, which airs live five days a week, visit TazShow.com.
WWE NXT will tape TV Thursday at Full Sail Live in Winter Park, Florida tomorrow.
Vic Joseph, aka Vic Schiavone from House of Hardcore, made his broadcasting debut at last night's taping and will appear on WWE Main Event this Friday. WWE caught him for a quick interview after:
I will be appearing on Jim Ross' podcast tonight talking WWE Backlash, NXT Takeover and more. For complete details, visit www.JrsBarBQ.com.
WWE filed a copyright for the term "Immune to Fear" on 5/5.
William Regal will be in Japan until early June scouting talent for WWE.
Becky Lynch was interviewed by Sports Illustrated at this link.
Paul Jordan sent the following:
Goldust spoke with Fox Sports about his recent attack of R-Truth on Raw.
WWE has released new shirts for Roman Reigns, a new Hardy Boyz sweatshirt and Alexa Bliss gloves.
WWE released the following videos after Raw went off the air:
Artist Rob Schamberger recently painted Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin at a Wizardworld event:
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