Why Mauro Ranallo Wasn't On WWE SmackDown, Finn Balor On NXT Star Helping (Photo), Curt Hawkins
- Curt Hawkins is now official for the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 33. Above is pre-SmackDown video of Hawkins, Dasha Fuentes and referee Dan Engler. Hawkins has Engler read from the new WWE Book of Rules in regards to his recent matches with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, then comments on the battle royal.
- Tonight's WWE SmackDown in Pittsburgh was called by JBL and Tom Phillips. David Otunga had the night off because he's off filming a movie and Mauro Ranallo was unable to make it to the venue due to the winter weather in the Northeast part of the country.
- WWE NXT Superstar Riddick Moss has been working with Finn Balor for his return to the ring, which happened at Friday's WWE live event in Buffalo. Balor tweeted the following with Moss from the WWE Performance Center today:
Life??. @riddickMoss began his journey the same day I started at the PC.A trusted friend & instrumental in getting me back in ring shape ???? pic.twitter.com/NewpnEYgZM
? Finn Bálor (@FinnBalor) March 14, 2017