Triple H and WWE Were in Big Trouble Because of the Hurricane Ian

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WWE and Triple H had to go into Smackdown tapings this week in Canada without some of the members of the blue brand roster.

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As the majority of the superstars live in Florida, it was difficult for them to travel for the Smackdown tapings this week.

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According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE house shows this weekend could also be impacted due to the hurricane.

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Raw superstars Bianca Belair, Bayley, Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Austin Theory etc were present at the Friday night event.

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Triple H and WWE Were in Big Trouble Because of the Hurricane Ian

WWE and Triple H had to go into Smackdown tapings this week in Canada without some of the members of the blue brand roster.

As the majority of the superstars live in Florida, it was difficult for them to travel for the Smackdown tapings this week.

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE house shows this weekend could also be impacted due to the hurricane.

Raw superstars Bianca Belair, Bayley, Kevin Owens, Johnny Gargano, Austin Theory etc were present at the Friday night event.

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