There is no timetable for CM Punk’s WWE return but there was talk recently that officials want him back in the ring at the June 16th Payback pay-per-view from Chicago.
Ziggler Suffers Concussion – What Happens For Extreme Rules?
WWE.com is reporting that World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler has suffered a concussion at this week’s Smackdown taping. “He [was] having some memory difficulties and a bit of a headache … he definitely has a concussion,” said WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson. “We’re checking him out, and going to be doing neuropsychological testing and just keep it monitored.”
Also, WrestlingInc.com reported this:
According to a source, there was talk earlier today about seeing if Vince McMahon wanted to pursue other options without Dolph Ziggler as World Heavyweight Champion after Ziggler suffered a legitimate concussion at last night’s SmackDown taping. Vince felt that it would be premature to go down that road today, and there are no plans to alter current storylines based on Ziggler’s concussion.
F4WOnline.com reported this evening that Ziggler has been removed from all in-ring bookings until he has passed an imPACT test indicating that he is healthy enough to perform.

Lawler’s Return Makes Mainstream Media
Source: Yahoo Sports
Jerry Lawler returning to the ring eight months after heart attack
By Marcus Vanderberg | The Turnstile
Long live Jerry “The King” Lawler.
On May 25, the 63-year-old wrestling icon and WWE commentator will wrestle in his first match since suffering a near-fatal heart attack last September.
Lawler will team up with 72-year-old WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr. in a tag team match for the !Bang! wrestling promotion.
(Yes, Dory Funk Jr. is 72 and still wrestling.)
It’s been quite the recovery for Lawler, who collapsed on-air during a live broadcast of WWE Raw in Montreal shortly after wrestling a tag team match with Randy Orton. Fortunately for Lawler, Dr. Michael J. Sampson, the WWE ringside doctor, was sitting feet away from the announcers table and sprung into action, using CPR which ultimately saved his life. Two months after that scary incident, Lawler was back at a WWE announcers table as his heart attack was mocked and re-enacted as part of a storyline segment with wrestler CM Punk.
Getting back in the ring has been on Lawler’s mind since his heart attack. The man even cut back on eating fried chicken five (!!!) times a week in order to get cleared by his doctors. Lawler told WMC-TV in February that his ultimate goal was to eventually wrestle once again:
“The one thing I’ve not done since the heart attack is get back into the ring and wrestle,” he explained. “And, Lauryn says that I’ve been, the one thing that’s different about me since the heart attack, she says, ‘You’re depressed. You’re going through depression.’ Which I don’t feel it. I don’t think it. But, yeah, I certainly do miss the wrestling and I do want to go back and do it some more.”
Sting talks TNA wrestling and more in WrestleTalkTV interview
Paul Bearer set for WWE Hall of Fame
SourceTHE SUN
WWE have confirmed that legendary wrestling manager Paul Bearer will be inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2014.
Bearer, real name William Moody, passed away earlier this year at the age of 58.
During his long and distinguished wrestling career, Moody was pivotal in the creation, delivery and performances of The Undertaker – helping turn his protege into one of the greatest stars in the history of the business.
As well as playing a crucial role in Taker’s career, Bearer also managed his storyline brother Kane, Mick ‘Mankind’ Foley and a number of other wrestlers, both in WWE and on the independent circuit.
His presence at ringside with an urn and his eerie look and vocal delivery were perfect and harked back to the much missed wrestling managers of old.
After leaving the screen, Moody stayed faithful to WWE – working backstage and making media and personal appearances.
The 2014 Hall of Fame event will take place the day before WrestleMania 30.
Speculation is rife as to who will induct Paul Bearer, with many speculating that Undertaker will break character to deliver a heartfelt speech.
Moody’s long-time friend and current WWE creative head honcho Michael Hayes and Vince McMahon himself are also in the running.
TNA Impact Wrestling Time Change
Jerry Lawler Returning To The Ring

Jerry “The King” Lawler will wrestle in a match for the first the first time since suffering a heart attack during Raw last year. Lawler is scheduled to tag with former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Dory Funk Jr. on May 25th in Ocala, Florida for Funks! Bang! wrestling promotion.
Raw Recap: May 6 2013
John Cena came to the ring. Cena said that wrestling in the main event last week on Raw was maybe not his best decision. Cena said he will defend the title at Extreme Rules. Cena said he is not 100% but it wont stop him from defending the WWE Championship. Cena said at Extreme Rules Ryback will realize that the Champ is here. Vickie Guerrero interrupted with an excuse me & came to the ring. Vickie wanted input from both Ryback & Cena on what type of match they will have at Extreme Rules so she brought out Ryback. Cena made fun of Ryback & said he doesn’t care what kind of match he has. Cena said he just wants to fight & shut up Ryback. Vickie said Cena left it up to Ryback & asked him what match he wants. Ryback said after Extreme Rules everyone will know that Ryback rules. Ryback chose a Last Man Standing Match.
Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler & JBL at ringside. they talked about Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman invading WWE Headquarters earlier today.
Randy Orton vs Damien Sandow: Orton got the win. After the match Big Show blindsided Orton with a knockout punch as Orton was making his way to the back.
Chris Jericho came to the ring & said welcome to Raw is Jericho. Jericho said he has put together a judges panel to critique Fandandgo’s performance. Jericho brought out the Tons of Funk(Brodus Clay & Tensai). Fandango came to the ring & Brodus & Tensai scored his entrance a 2 while Jericho gave him a 1. Fandango said what gives Jericho the right to judge him. Fandango mentioned that Jericho was on Dancing With the Stars & didn’t win.
Fandando vs R-Truth: R-Truth hit Fandango with the scissors kick & Fandango rolled out of the ring. R-Truth danced in the rind & the judges(Jericho, Brodus & Tensai) gave him 10’s. Fandango got upset & walked out on the match. R-Truth got the win by count out.
More information on Lesnar & Heyman’s invasion of WWE Headquarters. They went to Triple H’s office.
Backstage Josh Mathews with Daniel Bryan. Mathews asked him how he is after the attack by The Shield on Smackdown Friday. Bryan said he is fine. Bryan said The Shield likes to throw the word justice around a word they use to justify attacking people 3 on 1. Bryan said that nobody is buying it. Bryan said he is going to prove that it takes more than a ambush from The Shield to keep him down by challenging Ryback to a rematch. Ryback appeared & said no to Bryan. Ryback said he would destroy him again because Bryan isn’t half the man he is. Kane appeared & grabbed Ryback by the arm & spun him around & said what about me, do you think I’m half the man you are. Ryback said Kane isn’t the monster he used to be & everbody knows there is only one real monster left in the WWE. Ryback said Ryback Rules & walked away.
Alberto Del Rio vs Dolph Ziggler: Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter came to the ring during the match. Colter joined Cole, Lawler & JBL at the announce table. AJ distracted the referee & Big E Langston pulled Del Rio out of the ring & tossed him into Swagger who was sitting in a chair next to the announce table. Del Rio won by DQ. Swagger threw Langston into the ring post & clotheslined Del Rio. Swagger got a ladder from under the ring & drove Ricardo Rodriguez into the barricade. Swagger took the ladder into the ring & laid out Ziggler with ladder shot to his head. Swagger then took out Del Rio by throwing the ladder into Del Rio’s face.
More info on Lesnar & Heyman at the WWE Headquarters. Lesnar destroyed Triple H’s office.
Backsyage Kaitlyn & the Funkadactyls talked about their match with AJ & The Bella Twins. Kaitlyn got a text from her secret admirer. Natalya approached & said she wants to know who this guy is. Kaitlyn read the text she got. Natalya said she has got a great idea & waved over The Great Khali. Natalya told Khali to go undercover in the guys locker room & find out who the secret admirer is. Kaitlyn said we’re going to get a 7 foot 1 giant to go undercover. Natalya said he used to be a police officer in India & Natalya walked away. Kaitlyn & the Funkadactyls left. The Bella Twins then appeared. They have been eves dropping on the conversation.
The Shield vs Kofi Kingston & The Uso’s: The Shield got the win.
Pictures was showed of Triple H’s office from after it was destroyed.
Antonio Cesaro vs Zack Ryder: Cesaro got the win. After the match Cesaro asked if that is all the competition you have for him. Cesaro said there is nobody who can hold a candle to what he can do in this ring.
Paul Heyman live via satellite. Heyman showed footage of him & Brock Lesnar at WWE World Headquarters that Heyman shot with his phone. Heyman pointed out to Lesnar that there isn’t one single poster of Lesnar. They went into Triple H’s office & Lesnar took a World Title belt off a shelf & put it over his shoulder & sat at Triple H’s desk. Lesnar then destroyed Triple H’s office. he took a sledgehammer from off the wall & smashed triple H’s desk with it breaking the sledgehammer. Back to Heyman live via satellite, Heyman said he knows a little bit about the word extreme. Heyman said he always has to ne the voice of reason when it comes to his client Brock Lesnar. Heyman put the World Title belt from Triple H’s office over his shoulder. The belt was bent up. Heyman said he is no longer going to discourage Lesnar & is going to encourage him. Heyman said he is going to beg Lesnar to hurt Triple H & pled Lesnar to exploit the opportunity that a steel cage provides to maim Triple H. Heyman said Lesnar is going to take Triple H to the extreme & then go further & further. Triple H interrupted & came to the ring. Triple H said he knows a little about being extreme. Triple H said he is a founding father of DX & a guy who tore through the attitude era with a iron fist. Triple H said he is also the guy who knocked out Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania. Triple H saidf he has 2 office’s the one Lesnar tore up & the other office he is standing in. Triple H said this office is like home to him. Triple said this is where he became a man. Triple H said if Lesnar has something to say, say it to his face he isn’t hard to find. Triple H said in this office I fight back.
AJ & The Bella Twins vs Kaitlyn & The Funkadactyls(Cameron & Naomi): The Bella Twins refused a tag from AJ & stepped off the ring apron to the floor. Kaitlyn & the Funkadactyls got the win.
Mark Henry came to the ring & said in a couple of minutes Sheamus is going to come out here & is going to be acting real tough. Henry said he doesn’t have to act tough because he is tough. Henry showed some footage of his attacks on Sheamus. Henry said for Sheamus to face him at Extreme Rules if he has any pride in that pasty body of his. Henry said he promises people will remember this match for the rest of existence. Sheamus came to the ring & said that video left half of it out. Sheamus said lets see what I do & showed footage of what he did to Henry last week on Raw & Smackdown. Henry said Sheamus better be serious when he sees him at Extreme Rules. Sheamus said when the bell rings he is all about business & at Extreme Rules his business is Henry. Henry said you don’t have to wait. Sheamus said he has waited long enough & he will go right now. Wade Barrett interrupted & made his way to the ring for his match with Sheamus.
Sheamus vs Wade Barrett: Mark Henry sat in a chair at ringside during the match. At one point in the match Sheamus faked tossing Barrett into Henry. Henry fell out of the chair & an angry Henry got up & Sheamus hit Henry with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus got the win. After the match Henry attacked Sheamus with a leather belt. Henry hit Sheamus repeatedly with the belt. Henry laid out Sheamus with a World’s Strongest Slam.
Chris Jericho will face Fandango next week on Raw in a dance off.
Kane vs Ryback: Ryback got the win. After the match The Shield came out. Daniel Bryan came to the ring & Ryback bailed out of the ring. John Cena came out to help. The Shield went to attack. Ryback grabbed a chair & got back in the ring. Cena went after Roman Reigns & Ryback swung a chair at Dean Ambrose & Ambrose avoided the chair & dropped to the floor. Bryan dove out of the ring onto Ambrose & Seth Rollins. Cena picked up Reigns onto his shoulders & Ryback hit Cena in the gut with the chair & hit him across the back. Ryback stood over Cena & said Ryback Rules!
WWE Notes and News
Triple H will be on Raw tonight. Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar went to WWE headquarters in CT and destroyed Triple H’s office.
CM Punk has been removed from all WWE events including television until further notice.
WWE and the Moody family have officially reached an agreement to include Paul Bearer in HOF class of 2014.
Source: PWInsider / Wrestlinginc
WWE’s new Total Divas reality TV show has a lot of company officials excited because they feel it’s going to open doors for people to see a different product from the WWE brand, besides pro wrestling.
People within WWE have seen the first two episodes and note that good storylines will be featured on the show. One has to do with new girls coming in, one has to do with WrestleMania drama and the other has to do with the Divas managing romance and life on the road.
The show is being billed as a reality TV show but all scenarios will be scripted.


