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We’re past WrestleMania Backlash and onto the next PPV, Hell in a Cell, which comes to us on the evening of Father’s Day (June 20) as we found out during the PPV last night. Hell in a Cell is usually reserved for later in the year (September or October), but has been moved to the month where Money in the Bank typically takes place. Though not confirmed, rumor is circulating that Money in the Bank could take place in July in front of a live crowd. Check back here at PWTorch.com for follow-up on that situation.
Tonight, we move towards the next PPV with follow-up on WrestleMania Backlash. No matches are advertised. On the other hand, WWE has announced that new WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Natalya & Tamina will come to Raw and be welcomed into Alexa’s Playground. Natalya & Tamina defeated Nia Jax & Shayna Baszler this past Friday on Smackdown to win the titles. While Natalya has held gold before, this is the first championship for Tamina who debuted for the WWE in May of 2010 alongside the Usos (Jimmy & Jey).
Frank’s Analysis: It’s hard to know where this is going after Alexa “targeted” the six-woman tag match discussed earlier. Hey, if WWE can book Shawn Michaels & God vs. the McMahons like they did at Backlash of 2006, what’s to stop them from booking Alexa & her doll Lilly to challenge for the championship? Speaking of Backlash 2006, I will be reviewing that for WWE Then and Now this week with Torch contributor Bruce Hazelwood, author of the Raw “Alt Perspective” report in which Bruce gives his analysis on Raw in real time alongside Wade Keller every Monday night. Bruce and I will not only review that show but relate it to current events and give our analysis on what’s taking place heading towards Backlash.
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