More Backstage News on RVD’s WWE Future, What Was Cut from RAW on Hulu Plus, JR

- As noted before, Rob Van Dam was backstage at the Staples Center in Los Angeles before last night’s RAW. Word is that he was just there to say hello to the crew and have a brief meeting withTriple H, presumably about his return to the company. RVD is expected back at any point but he still has to go through the physical testing again before going back on the road with WWE.

- Jim Ross has a new FOX Sports column that looks at WWE Hall of Famer Ernie Ladd.

- The following matches and segments were cut from this week’s WWE RAW on Hulu Plus:

* Santino Marella vs. Fandango

* Interview with Byron Saxton and Sheamus
* The Bella Twins hyping the WWE Network
* Lita’s Hall of Fame video
* Backstage segment with the New Age Outlaws and Betty White
* Ryback and Curtis Axel vs. The Usos
* Black History Month video for Bobo Brazil
* The Bellas and Cameron vs. AJ Lee, Aksana, and Alicia Fox
* “be a STAR” anti-bullying rally footage
* Alexander Rusev and Lana vignette