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Backstage News: WWE Star’s ECW Future, Talent Likely Gone, RAW GM

Source: PWTorch.com Newsletter

— WWE officials have internally denied the notion that Shelton Benjamin was moved to ECW as a demotion or sign of deteriorating faith in his ability. WWE has long recognized his athletic ability, but it is waiting for him to show that he can make a true impact from a star quality perspective. The hope is that he will come across as a “big fish in a small pond” on the ECW roster and be ready for a committed push on one of the other brands.

— With reports that Tony Atlas’ contract recently expired, most within WWE are under the impression that he will not have a renewed future with the company.

— As has been talked about (and even teased prior to the ZZ Top announcement), many in WWE want Dusty Rhodes to appear as a guest host on RAW. Nothing has yet been scheduled, however.

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