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!
Vince McMahon's Performance Center visit refreshing
Vince McMahon visited the WWE Performance Center recently to scout talent. It was described as a "breath of fresh air" after fears that it would lead to more releases, which had been happening across the company over the past few months. However, it's also being rumored that more releases will actually be coming in the next few months, though it isn't specified where in the company they will be happening. (Source: PWInsider)
Update on Mercedes Martinez's status
Mercedes Martinez suffered a concussion from Xia Li's spinning back heel kick from this week's episode of NXT. She had been taken to a hospital to confirm the concussion, and reports from WWE are saying that she is "okay," though no timetable has been given for her return because of the nature of concussions. (Source: Wrestling Observer Radio)
We say: We're just glad that she's okay. It's an unfortunate accident, though these things really happen.
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