- The timing of the agreement between WWE and Mauro Ranallo on his parting with the company reportedly happened because a "major news outlet" was working on a story related to the fiasco and WWE needed Ranallo to basically vindicate JBL in order to kill the story or at least weaken it.
- There is a chance that this news outlet will still go ahead and run the story as many interviews with others were already completed.
- Apparently those that were interviewed were said to be "disappointed" that Ranallo released the statement absolving JBL because it more than likely will have killed the story.
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Subscription information & prices available at f4wonline.com
