Backstage Speculation on James Ellsworth's Future & Contract Status with WWE

— On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer indicated that WWE has not signed James Ellsworth to any sort of contract. He added that Ellsworth is accepting indie dates all over the country and there was speculation that last night’s involvement at Extreme Rules could be the end again for Ellsworth.

— However, Bryan Alvarez suggested on the same show that perhaps WWE is building up towards a 2-on-1 handicap match at SummerSlam with Asuka facing Carmella and Ellsworth, in a match where she would win the Smackdown women’s title.