Rumors Are Flying: Vince Injury, Shelton – WWE, Women’s Tournament, WWE Scouting, More

The following are rumors and should be treated as such. Fightful.com can’t speak to the authenticity of these claims, outside of those we’ve debunked. 

– There have been rumblings for months that the WWE may promote a Women’s tournament next year.

– Vince McMahon suffered a torn quad earlier this week while lifting weights, specifically doing squats. 

– According to Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE have been going back and forth on whether or not they want to run another Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.

– The Observer also reports that Shelton Benjamin will still be working with the WWE when he reutrns from injury.

– WWE may be targeting Boston and NYC as potential NXT Takeover spots this year. 

– Vince McMahon also missed Backlash because of his injury.

– Two-time NCAA Heavyweight Champion Nick Gwiazdowski was at Backlash, and will likely be getting a tryout after the 2020 Olympic Games.

– We’re told that WWE has interest in Helen Maroulis, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist.