WWE News: Potential Bianca Belair Injury, Bayley Contract Status

Fightful Select has the following news and notes coming out of WWE WrestleMania weekend:

* The absence of Tommy Rich and Doug Gilbert from the Senior Scramble match was reportedly due to their request for double their usual appearance fee, which was ultimately not met.

* The Warlord was also pulled from the Senior Scramble. His absence was attributed to his attendance at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony alongside The Barbarian. Sources indicate they were also scheduled to have discussions with WWE officials during the weekend.

* Several wrestlers, including Shazza McKenzie and Laynie Luck, were seen enjoying WrestleMania weekend at the Circa Las Vegas Stadium Swim, the official hotel of Fightful.

* Regarding Lex Luger’s absence from the Hall of Fame introductions despite being an inductee, sources indicate he was in Las Vegas and visited friends on Saturday. WWE did not respond to inquiries about his absence from the on-stage segment.

* WWE hosted multiple press events throughout the weekend, including media junkets targeting mainstream outlets and a promotional event for the WWE 2K video game.

* OnLocation VIP ticket holders with stage-side seats received special ring introductions, with some even making their way to their seats via the entrance stage.

* “Netflix Filming Notices” were observed at various WrestleMania watch parties globally, including in Glasgow, London, and Birmingham, hinting at potential content being filmed for the streaming service, likely related to the recent WWE-Netflix deal.

* Further details regarding the Joe Hendry-TNA-WWE situation are expected to emerge this week, following his surprise WrestleMania appearance.

* It has been confirmed that Bayley signed a new WWE contract in late 2023, clarifying her long-term commitment to the company.

* Following Steve Austin’s ATV incident where he crashed into the barricade, WWE President Nick Khan personally attended to the involved fan. Updates on the situation have been scarce, suggesting WWE is handling the matter discreetly. Notably, Austin reportedly missed the entrance ramp entirely on his initial approach.

* There was concern backstage regarding a potential finger injury to Bianca Belair during her Women’s World Championship match. The severity of the injury remains unconfirmed.

* A strict “no recording” policy was enforced at the WrestleMania Roast, a common practice for comedy shows, especially those where material may be reused. The lineup included David Lucas, Sami Zayn, Nia Jax, and Braun Strowman, with attendees suggesting the content was unlikely to be released publicly.