WWE Removes Michael Sam References, NXT Feature On ESPN, RAW Ratings Note

- ESPN's E:60 show filmed footage at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando and the NXT TV tapings at Full Sail University this past Feburary for a feature that will air this season. A promo for the episode aired tonight which featured an interview with Triple H. Xavier Woods was also shown for the feature about NXT.

- WWE has removed all references about their invite to Michael Sam from their website and YouTube channel. The WWE.com article about Sam as well as Stephanie McMahon's open letter to Sam now redirect to the RAW home page. As noted earlier, Sam, who is the first openly gay NFL draftee, is expected to join the Dallas Cowboys practice squad this week.

- Due to the Labor Day holiday, ratings for last night's episode of RAW are delayed and will be available on Wednesday.

Manny contributed to this article.