- Wade Barrett is reportedly receiving wide praise backstage on his new "Bad News Barrett" gimmick. Vince McMahon has been high on Barrett for a while and recently even more so after his promo at the 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony.

- WWE is keen for the main roster and developmental talent to create their own names for their finishing moves.

- Daniel Bryan is reported to be returning for both Raw and Smackdown next week following the death of his Father.