Welcome to the Grapevine! This section of Smark Henry is where we round up all the important founded and unfounded rumors floating around the pro wrestling scene that you may have missed over the past few days. Remember to take everything with a grain of salt!
COVID-19 outbreak in NXT confirmed
The rumored COVID-19 outbreak happening around the WWE Performance Center is apparently confirmed. Several NXT stars have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to some matches from this week's episode being scrapped. It's still unclear as to whether any main roster stars have been affected. (Source: Dave Meltzer, Fightful Select)
We say: Again, not much else to add here as this just keeps happening. Vince McMahon has a right to be upset at these positive cases.
Charly Caruso has heat
There is reportedly some heat on Charly Caruso due to some tardiness issues as of late. The backstage interviewer had not been appearing on episodes of RAW lately. The recent hiring of new correspondent Kevin Patrick is apparently a plan to replace Caruso, whose contract is said to expire soon. Caruso also works for ESPN as an onscreen personality. (Source: Fightful Select)
We say: Seems like she doesn't really need the WWE gig anymore, and while unprofessional, it's coming across in her behavior.
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