Backstage Recap On Sting/WWE, Payback Stipulation, & More

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- As noted late last night here on the website, WWE is considering making the Shield vs. Evolution match at WWE Payback an elimination match. There has been a rumor that there could be a stip of some kind added to the match over the last week.

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-- As of a few days ago, Sting has still not signed his WWE deal. Sources say that the deal is almost done, and that they simply need to finalize some details. So things haven't changed. The feeling backstage is that Sting has been a lock since WrestleMania 30. You may remember the video we posted of Sting saying 31 was his new favorite number.

New Stipulation Added To Extreme Rules Match, NXT Note, More

-- The Rob Van Dam vs. Jack Swagger vs. Cesaro match at Extreme Rules will now be an Elimination Rules match.

-- WWE NXT talents Jason Jordan and Baron Corbin are on the road with WWE for the PPV and TV this week. No word on their roles at this time.

-- The first Clash of Champions will air Monday on the WWE Network as part of that day's streaming schedule, while the second debuts on Tuesday. The first one is already available via VOD on the Network.