WWE Hoping To ‘Amp Up’ Roman Reigns vs. John Cena Tonight

– WrestleVotes reports that WWE is hoping to ‘amp up’ the feud between Roman Reigns and John Cena for tonight’s episode of Smackdown. The two are set to meet at Summerslam and while it’s believed the match will sell itself on their names alone, there are some in the company who feel the build has been “lackluster.”

Source in creative said an objective for tonight’s SmackDown was to really amp up the rivalry between Reigns & Cena. The match will sell itself on names alone, but some feel the build has been lackluster.

— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 13, 2021

– WWE issued the following statement on the passing of Dominic DeNucci, who died at the age of 89.

WWE is saddened to learn that Dominic DeNucci passed away at the age of 89.

Born in Venice, Italy, DeNucci blazed a trail in wrestling that spanned the globe. From early career beginnings in Canada, Australia, Japan and the midwestern United States, DeNucci debuted in New York City for WWE in 1967. A formidable pairing with Bruno Sammartino saw the two Italian-born wrestlers capture the WWE International Tag Team Championship in 1971. DeNucci would later win the WWE World Tag Team Championship alongside both Victor Rivera and Dino Bravo. He would go on to challenge inaugural Intercontinental Champion Pat Patterson multiple times before the end of his 15-year run with WWE.

After retiring from competition, DeNucci transitioned into a role as a well-renowned trainer. DeNucci notably trained Mick Foley, Moondog Spot, Shane Douglas and others.

WWE extends its condolences to DeNucci’s family, friends and fans.

– WWE is currently hiring a Manager, Talent ID Operations. You can find more information here.

Manager, Talent ID Operations

Job Summary

The WWE is adding to its Talent ID team and is looking for an experienced individual to help find and identify elite athletes around the world that have a passion and desire to become WWE superstars.

This role joins a team responsible for building upon the WWE brand by creating compelling entertainers through talent identification, recruitment, development, and training.

Responsibilities

Scout, recruit, and connect with elite athletes to better analyze and evaluate their potential within the WWE

Build relationships with agents, athletic directors, scouts, managers, coaches, and other player personnel leaders throughout the sports industry to help scale talent identification

Coordinate meetings between athletes, coaches, managers, and WWE Talent Development leaders

Attend various sport networking events to build strong relationships with those within the sports community and promote the opportunities that the WWE can provide to elite athletes

Coordinate contract negotiations and other talent related needs

Manage a robust athlete prospect database to help support the tracking of talent ID and development

Requirements

Ability to build strong relationships and leverage a strong network

Understand the world and lifestyle of an elite athlete

Work with the social media team to utilize full capabilities

Familiarity with sports contracts and negotiations

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Intrinsically driven and organized with strong time management skills

Availability to travel frequently and to work during evenings and weekends

Experience as a college or professional athlete, scout, player personnel manager, athlete agent, or similar role is a plus