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Numerous roster members from Impact Wrestling have joined NXT before going on to achieve success on WWE’s main roster. The likes of Rockstar Spud (now Drake Maverick) and EC3 are just some recent examples of this trend continuing. However, PWInsider has just reported that an interesting name formerly associated with Impact has been staying at the same hotel as the WWE Superstars in New Orleans this weekend. James Storm is reportedly staying at the hotel, which seems strange given that he is being advertised to appear with Chris Harris for a ASWA show in Ohio tonight. Storm was backstage at this week’s Raw and Smackdown shows and has worked for NXT in the past.
Several stars who have been dealing with injuries were reportedly backstage during this week’s Raw show from Atlanta, Georgia to receive updates on the status of their in-ring returns. As Raw Superstar Jeff Hardy explained during the Hall of Fame last night, he has received clearance from doctors, but a member of WWE’s cruiserweight division now appears to be ready for a comeback as well. PWinsider has reported that The Brian Kendrick, who has been out of action due to a facial injury after a botched GTS from Hideo Itami, has been officially cleared by WWE doctors to return to the ring. He should be back competing on Raw and on 205 Live within a couple of days.
It had been rumored that WWE was planning a segment for WrestleMania this year which would have seen Elias, Jeff Jarrett, and The Rock all appear in the ring during the event for a concert of sorts. However, it was reported earlier this week that WWE decided to scrap the segment since the company could not get a firm commitment from The Rock to appear at the event this weekend. However, Jarrett and “The Drifter” will still get the chance to meet up during an upcoming episode of Table for 3 on the WWE Network. WWE has just released a sneak preview for the new episode of the show, which will feature Jarrett, Elias, and Road Dogg all discussing their music and time in the wrestling business.

An EXCLUSIVE look at an acoustic performance between @IAmEliasWWE, @WWERoadDogg & 2018 @WWE Hall of Famer @RealJeffJarrett!
Coming soon to #TableFor3 on @WWENetwork…. #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/co0Gc8r3Ow
— WWE (@WWE) April 7, 2018