WWE Raw Before Mania Producers, Details, Backstage News
Producer
– Becky Lynch vs. IYO SKY, Miz TV: TJ Wilson
– Seth Rollins vs. Mustafa Ali: Abyss
– Brock Lesnar and Omos weigh in: Michael Hayes
– Braun Strowman, Street Profits & Ricochet vs. Alpha Academy & Viking Raiders: Jason Jordan
– Chelsea Green & Sonya Deville vs. Michin and Candice LeRae: Molly Holly
– Damian Priest vs. Rey Mysterio: Jamie Noble
– GUNTHER vs. Dolph Ziggler: Shawn Daivari
– Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes
Backstage news
– Although some speculated it’d changed, Seth Rollins is still listed as Seth “Freakin'” Rollins internally.
– For those asking regarding the Michael Hayes backstage picture — yes, he dresses like that all the time, and yes he always has that suped up fanny pack.
– Dexter Lumis vs. Odyssey Jones was filmed for Main Event, and produced by Shane Helms
– Jason Cade produced the Elektra Lopez vs. Dana Brooke Main Event match.
– There were originally some pitches to have the weigh in resemble more of the UFC presentation, but it didn’t happen. WWE even had towels prepared to us, in addition to a WrestleMania podium and a red carpet.
– We’re told creative notes for Raw were sent out by 6 PM EST Sunday.
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