As noted earlier today, Kenny Dykstra was backstage at last night's SmackDown/ECW taping, but wasn't used, reports PWInsider.com. He went down with a knee injury in January, and was healthy enough to return to the ring the week before WrestleMania. However, WWE has opted not to bring him back on the road.
Maria was backstage at last night's SmackDown/ECW taping, but wasn't used. You can see a video of her signing autographs for fans outside the arena at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXii3EUvsJI. After being drafted to SmackDown one month ago, she still has yet to debut on the brand. WWE's still teasing her upcoming SmackDown debut with "Coming Soon" promos.
Two more wrestlers that have been gone for a while, but were backstage at TV this week include Candice Michelle and DH Smith. They were backstage at The Great American Bash on Sunday as they were spotted at the hotel everyone in the company was staying at. Candice Michelle should be back after SummerSlam. DH Smith is healthy, but it appears that WWE doesn't have anything for him at the moment. He's been off the road since the first week of May.
The WWE Mobile service has an "After The Bell" video of Mike Knox getting into a scuffle with Finlay backstage. On Tuesday's edition of ECW, they aired a Mike Knox video package, so it looks like he's in line for a more distinct role in the company. Knox has been directionless for the most part since the conclusion of his program with Kelly Kelly in December 2006.
