Backstage News & Notes Following Night Two of WrestleMania XL – Last night marked the conclusion of WrestleMania XL week with the electrifying night two of WWE’s flagship event. The highlight of the evening was Cody Rhodes’ stunning victory over Roman Reigns, crowning him the new WWE Undisputed Universal Champion.
Following the event, Fightful Select shared several insights:
- Several non-WWE talents were spotted at WrestleMania XL night two, including Dustin Rhodes, Ricky Starks, Allie Katch, Jimmy Lloyd, Rina Yamashita, CJ Perry, and Brittnie Brooks.
- Snoop Dogg’s attendance announcement contained a deliberate ‘420’ reference, deviating from the official count.
- Giulia was wearing a “performer” credential at WrestleMania.
- Stephanie McMahon’s surprise promo to open the show, initially listed as a Triple H promo, received a warm backstage welcome.
- The impeccable camera work received universal praise throughout both shows, with no reported mishaps.
- WWE appears to be shifting away from the term “sports entertainment,” a trend first reported by Ibou of Wrestle Purists and now supported by Fightful’s Corey Brennan.
- The rules for what commentary can say now are severely scaled back, and have been since Vince McMahon departed.
- While main producers were aware of major surprises in the main event, not everyone was privy to the details, with some only informed about potential interference.
- Streamer IShowSpeed faced no repercussions for expletives directed at Randy Orton during the U.S. title triple-threat match, with an internal reaction to his bottle lid flying off.
- Triple H told everyone to “have fucking fun more than anything” right before the show went on air. He was also on the floor for rehearsals throughout the day.
- Cody Rhodes notably opted not to wear his entrance helmet during rehearsals.
Backstage News & Notes Following Night Two of WrestleMania XL
