Recently WWE issued a survey asking fans if they would like to see the return of Cruiserweights to the company. WWE asked if they would like cruiserweights to have a weekly show on the WWE Network, used on NXT, used on Main Event, or used on RAW & SmackDown.
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One of the perks of being a WWE Superstar is the fact that many top names have an opportunity to star in a movie. From John Cena, Ted DiBiase and The Miz in “The Marine” franchise to Dean Ambrose starring in the upcoming film, “Lockdown,” wrestlers make the transition to the movie industry rather easy. Some, like John Cena, are making mainstream jumps as he is set to star in the 2015 film, “The Nest”, featuring such stars as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Maya Rudolph.
While it’s wonderful to see wrestlers gaining mainstream attention, the other side of the coin is the time off that the wrestler has to take. It was just announced that Randy Orton will star in the sequel to the 2007 movie, “The Condemned”, which starred Stone Cold Steve Austin. After suffering a curb stomp injury from Seth Rollins on Monday’s RAW, similarly to how Dean Ambrose was put out of action to film “Lockdown”, Randy Orton appears to be written out of further story lines to film “The Condemmed 2”. While it’s necessary to take time off in order to film, would is still be possible for Orton to be able to take some time off to for certain events. He had been built up as a major character for Survivor Series but with him taking time off, how hard would it be to come back for one night to finish help better finish the storyline with his involvement. After all, the PPV is in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
Especially when the WWE is in lack of top name stars with the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar out of the television picture until perhaps the Royal Rumble in January, is this the right time for Orton to be gone? On one hand, it’s always a plus to your career when you have movie roles. On the other hand, someone like Orton is always needed to help build WWE’s shows to the best product it can be, especially with the situation with the potential disbandment of The Authority and multiple characters being a part of the Team Cena vs. Team Authority storyline. It’s something to think about the next time it’s announced a WWE superstar will be starring in a movie—how greatly will storylines be affected and how significant will the change be?
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WWE officially announced that SmackDown will be moving from Fridays back to Thursday nights at 8/7 C pm on Syfy starting January 15, 2015.
The move was originally reported in August when a photograph was revealed of a SmackDown trailer with Thursdays 8/7 C on the side.
SmackDown which debuted in 1999, originally aired on Thursday nights until it moved to Fridays on September 9, 2005.
There is a lot of speculation that Vince McMahon’s return to RAW could indicate that WWE is going forward with major WrestleMania angle they had planned for last year but was dropped.
There was a plan to build a power struggle between Mr. McMahon and Triple H & Stephanie McMahon for WrestleMania 30. At one point WWE wanted to do Steve Austin VS Triple H. The feud obviously never happened and the idea was dropped.
So now with recent reports of a possible The Rock VS Triple H at WrestleMania 31, and with Mr. McMahon’s appearance on RAW announcing that if Team Authority loses at Survivor Series then The Authority is out of power, there is speculation that WWE may be bringing back the dropped angle with The Rock replacing Austin on Mr. McMahon’s side.
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New TNA World Heavyweight Champion will go face to face with former Champion Lashley?
Tag Team Championship #1 Contender Tournament Finals: The Hardy’s VS Samoa Joe & Low Ki:
TNA Knockouts Championship: (C) HAVOK VS Gail Kim:
Hardcore Match: Bram & Magnus VS Devon & Tommy Dreamer:
Will Davey Richards join James Storm’s Revolution?
Rusev defeated Sheamus for the United States Championship on the WWE Network last night after RAW. Sheamus passed out in The Accolade.
In a WWE.com exclusive backstage video, Eden Spoke with a very happy Lana & new United States Champion Rusev. Lana said they’re taking the title to Russian leader Vladimir Putin. You can see the video at this link.
Mr. McMahon made a surprise appearance to kickoff RAW with a huge Survivor Series announcement. Mr. McMahon announced a stipulation for the Team Cena VS Team Authority Survivor Series Match. If Team Authority loses then The Authority is out of power.
Rey Mysterio will be in Buffalo for tonight’s RAW. It remains to be determined if Mysterio will be appearing on tonight’s RAW television broadcast. He may simply be meeting with officials to plot a return. The creative team is actively working on concepts to reintroduce him as a regular starting soon. It should be noted that there is no guarantee that Mysterio will return to WWE television, although it appears likely.
Mysterio has made it no secret that he is burned out and is looking to take a break from wrestling once his WWE contract expires this spring. Sources say he is interested in acting in Mexico as well as doing other no-wrestling projects.
A source said: “He’s been doing this for over 20 years and between the injuries and the mental burn out, he has no interest in AAA, Underground or re-upping with WWE.”
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WWE announced on their website this morning that Bo Dallas is injured:
“WWE.com has learned that Bo Dallas has suffered an injury to his left foot. As a result, Dallas is expected to be out of action for six to eight weeks.”
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Darren Young thanked Andrews Sports Medicine and Miami Sports Medicine for helping him get back in ring shape. Young visited the doctors on Friday and noted that he’s back to 100%.
