It was previously reported that according to a news article from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE Announcer Corey Graves has heat backstage for the comments he made on the Greatest Royal Rumble Event in Saudi Arabia. The report also indicates that not only does Corey Graves have backstage heat for the comments he made on the Greatest Royal Rumble Event, but that Graves was more “replaceable” than he believed. According to a recent report by @WrestleVotes, a source told Graves that the report was “laughable” and that Graves is well liked backstage by almost everyone and remains a significant part of TV.
An interesting news item about Ronda Rousey’s debut match with WWE at WrestleMania 34 was also revealed by @WrestleVotes. According to the report, a lot of people backstage were surprised that NXT referee Drake Wuertz was given the officiating role in the match instead of a regular main brand WWE referee. The report indicates that NXT referee Drake Wuertz reportedly went straight to Triple H to make a play for the match and ended up being given it, which surprised all the main roster officials.