– Prior to Monday’s RAW, WWE taped The Dudleyz vs. The Usos and Summer Rae vs. Alicia Fox for this week’s Superstars.
– Samoa Joe has responded to a report from earlier this week about him working through a bad elbow injury. Joe denies that he’s hurt and says he is wearing medical tape as a preventative measure.
Rumors of a elbow injury are false. WWE has trainers who in turn have tape. It's a free resource I enjoy using preventively.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) July 18, 2016
– We noted how Austin Aries was pulled from last week’s NXT TV tapings and then did not appear at a live event from Indianapolis, where he was advertised to wrestle Hideo Itami. Aries has dismissed speculation about his status:
1) I was at NXT TV tapings on Wed.
2) I didn't "unexpectedly miss" or "no show" NXT Live Events this wknd.
3) I had a very nice swim today.— Austin Aries (@AustinAries) July 17, 2016
4) I'll be on upcoming NXT Live Events in TX.
5) The card is subject to change for no tabloidy reason.
6) My potassium levels are great.— Austin Aries (@AustinAries) July 17, 2016
– The Undertaker looks to be enjoying life. A user on Reddit posted this photo of Taker in Daytona Beach this weekend at a local golf club. He was in town for the LPGA International event.