WWE News: HHH Misses NXT, WWE/India, CFO$ Interview, Total Bellas

Oct 5, 2017

Triple H Misses NXT Taping

Triple H tweeted about missing last night’s NXT TV tapings for the first time ever. The Road Dogg said that he and Shawn Michaels were holding down the fort.

Gutted to miss my first @WWENXT taping ever while in @WWEIndia but I have the best team in the world doing it…Have a hell of a show!

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 4, 2017

Don't worry, H, @ShawnMichaels and I are holding the fort down! @WWENXT @TripleH #OUDK pic.twitter.com/P3JJIhKtm0

— Brian G. James (@WWERoadDogg) October 4, 2017

SON OF A …. https://t.co/vjXEHe97wP

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 4, 2017

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— Alan Dobbins (@AlanDobbins79) October 4, 2017

WWE in India

WWE officially announced, in this trademark symbol-laden press release, that they are returning to India on December 8 and 9 and the shows will feature Jinder Mahal.

WWE® LIVE RETURNS TO INDIA WITH “THE MODERN-DAY MAHARAJA™” JINDER MAHAL™

MUMBAI, India & STAMFORD, Conn. October 5, 2017 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Sony Pictures Networks India today announced that WWE LIVE will return to India with two shows in New Delhi at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9. Ticket information will be announced in the coming weeks.

The shows will feature “The Modern-Day Maharaja”, current WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, who will be accompanied by The Singh Brothers™. In addition, WWE LIVE will feature WWE Superstars Roman Reigns™, Seth Rollins™, Dean Ambrose™, Braun Strowman™, Alexa Bliss™, Sasha Banks™, and more.*

“It is an honor to represent the people of India every time I step into the ring, and it will be a true privilege to perform for them live,” said Jinder Mahal.

“WWE enjoys a large, dedicated following in India, with the highest TV viewership after only cricket,” said Mr. Rajesh Kaul, President, Sports and Distribution Business, Sony Pictures Networks. “We are delighted to announce to our loyal fans the return of WWE LIVE, presenting them with an opportunity that will take them closer to their favorite WWE Superstars.”

“Following overwhelming demand from our massive and passionate fan base in India, we are excited to bring WWE LIVE back to New Delhi for two shows of spectacular, non-stop, family-friendly entertainment,” said Sheetesh Srivastava, Vice President and General Manager, WWE India. “I know our fans cannot wait to fill the Indira Gandhi Stadium and welcome back their favorite WWE Superstars.”

*Talent line-up subject to change.

Happy to announce @WWE Champion @JinderMahal & @SinghBrosWWE will return to #India Oct. 10-13th ahead of #WWE Live! Dec. 8/9th. @WWEIndia pic.twitter.com/uJLRuZbeNz

— Triple H (@TripleH) October 5, 2017

CFO$ Interview

WWE theme creators CFO$, who made Bobby Roode’s and Shinsuke Nakamura’s themes, among many others, were interviewed on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast.

Sam Roberts talks to The CFO$, on Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast, about getting to WWE, composing themes, how they got started, working with Enzo and Tyler Breeze, putting together Glorious, Nakamura’s theme, Sasha Banks, and more.

Total Bellas Viewers

Last night’s episode of Total Bellas on E! drew 539,000 viewers, down from last week’s 560,000.

More Wednesday ratings: Showbuzz Daily