Why James Ellsworth Was Backstage at Smackdown, Injured WWE Star Reports to PC, Former WWE Star Undergoes Surgery

As noted, former WWE star James Ellsworth was backstage at Smackdown this week in Detroit, but he was not used on the show. According to PWInsider.com, Ellsworth was backstage filming an interview for some type of show related to the women of WWE.

Injured WWE Star Reports to PC

WWE Raw star Nia Jax, who has been absent from TV since her loss at WWE Extreme Rules, was back at the WWE Performance Center this week as she nears a return to the ring. Jax returned to the WWE PC to undergo physical therapy on her leg, which is what has been keeping her sidelined from in-ring action.

Former WWE Star Has Surgery

In other injury news, PWInsider reports former WWE star Rosa Mendes, who made her return to wrestling earlier this year and has her sights set on a WWE return, underwent surgery this week in Pittsburgh, PA to repair a torn ACL and meniscus.

Below is the latest from Mendes on social media:

Not only do I have a passion for wrestling, I love our fans, these little kids look up to us, it’s so important to be good role models. #signing at #ppw