News on WWE Backlash Pre-Show
There will be a one-hour Kickoff show prior to WWE Backlash on Sunday beginning at 7pm EST. The panel will feature Renee Young, Lita, Booker T and Jerry Lawler.
Big Show Snaps a Ring Rope at WWE Live Event
During WWE’s live event in Manila today, Big Show snapped a ring rope while attempting to splash John Cena:
The rope snaps as @WWETheBigShow tries a corner splash. @JohnCena hits the AA to win! #WWEManila pic.twitter.com/geQmDeeADX | via @ryansongalia
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) September 9, 2016
Alberto Del Rio Posts Another Release Comment
As noted, WWE officially announced Alberto Del Rio is finished with WWE, and interestingly the company did not wish him well in his “future endeavors”. Del Rio Tweeted earlier confirming his release, and he has since posted the following Tweet in Spanish, which translates to “I decided to leave WWE and end our relationship on good terms. We mutually wish you the best.”
Decidí dejar @wwe terminamos nuestra relación en buenos términos
Nos deseamos lo mejor mutuamente— Alberto Del Rio (@VivaDelRio) September 9, 2016