Sheamus who has been out recovering from surgery he had towards the end of November, noted on Twitter that he’s heading back to the United States this weekend.
There’s some speculation within WWE that Sheamus could be returning to work as a heel for the WrestleMania 31 season.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
It is being reported by F4WOnline that there’s apparently feeling within WWE that Brock Lesnar is leaving after WrestleMania 31 and probably going back to MMA. A 3-way bidding war is expected between WWE, UFC and Bellator.
WWE’s merchandise department has been told that there will be no more new Lesnar merchandise coming out and also was told if any merchandise was earmarked for Lesnar, to produce it for Sheamus now. This seems to indicate that a push is planned for Sheamus while they’re expecting Lesnar to leave.
Source: WrestlingINC.com
WWE’s latest update on Sheamus from Tuesday is that he suffered a left cervical neurapraxia (stinger in arm), bone spurring, narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) and narrowing of the nerve canals (neuroforaminal) along with nerve compression in his neck.
It was reported that Sheamus’ injuries from RAW were all storyline but today he posted a photo on Twitter of him preparing to have surgery:
This weekend, both Sheamus & Chris Jericho will be in Pittsburg, PA, which is the host city for Sunday’s Royal Rumble. They are appearing at the World of Wheels Auto Show. Sheamus will be there tonight from 6pm-8pm & Jerich will be there on Saturday from 12pm-3pm.
Will they be entering the Royal Rumble Match? I guess we will find out Sunday.
Plans are for both John Cena & Sheamus to make their returns in the Royal Rumble match in January.
WWE.com is reporting that Sheamus suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder during the Money In The Bank pay-per-view. He will be having surgery next week & he will be out 4 to 6 months.
Big Show came out to the ring, he talked about the debate from 2 weeks ago, & said Booker T & Sheamus just want to make him look foolish. Big Show said he is going to K.O. Sheamus at Hell In A Cell. Big Show called out Daniel Bryan for a match, He said he wanted to make everybody forget about the 45 second Title reign. Bryan, Kane, R-Truth, Zack Ryder & others are watching backstage, Bryan said he is not going out there. AJ Lee appeared & said Big Show had a good idea & told Bryan to get out there. Kane laughed at Bryan , Bryan said no, but goes out to ring anyway.
Big Show vs Daniel Bryan, Big Show wins. Kane came out to ring laughing at Bryan, Big Show goes for K.O. punch on Bryan but Kane stepped in the way. Big Show exited the ring.
Paul Heyman is in the ring, he introduced CM Punk, Punk talked about how he put a beating on Mr. McMahon last week. Punk was going to reveal his decision for Hell In A Cell, but said he is going to take more time to think about it. Mr. McMahon came out & said Punk just blew it & that now he will decide for Punk. McMahon said he will announce his decision latter at a contract signing.
McMahon in his office with Ryback, McMahon ask Ryback if he realizes what people are saying about him that he is heartless & cold blooded & unstoppable. Ryback said to McMahon “feed me Punk”.
The Tag Team #1 contender match was suppose to be next but Rey Mysterio is out sick. The match will take place next week.
Rhodes Scholars vs Primo & Epico, Rhodes Scholars win.
The Miz vs Kofi Kingston, Kofi wins.
Alberto Del Rio vs Brodus Clay, Del Rio wins.
Punk & Heyman were talking backstage, Punk said he wants to fight McMahon again & told Heyman to go tell McMahon.
Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs The Prime Time Players, The Prime Time Players win. After the match Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal run out to ring & toss Santino out & beat down on Ryder & then toss him & announce they are called 3MB.
Dolph Ziggler along with Vickie Guerrero came out & complained about Ryback being up for a title shot & that he deserves a WWE Title match. David Otunga came out & said he agrees about Ryback but Ziggler doesn’t deserve a title shot either & that it’s time he gets a title shot. AJ came out & made a match, Ziggler & Otunga vs Ryback. Ryback made his way to the ring.
Ryback vs Ziggler & Otunga, during the match Ziggler walked out & left Otunga all by himself, Ryback wins.
Heyman found McMahon backstage, & told him about Punk wanting a rematch & if Punk wins he gets to decide his opponent, McMahon agreed but the match wouldn’t be with Punk but with Heyman. Heyman said no.
AJ is walking backstage & Matt Striker came up to AJ & brought up Kane & Bryan attacking him on Smackdown & that he wants an apology. AJ laughed & said told Striker he could ask for an apology after his match with Kane.
United States Champion Antonio Cesaro said that he doesn’t need the United States, the United States needs him.
Antonio Cesaro vs Justin Gabriel, Cesaro wins.
Kane vs Matt Striker, Striker tried to talk Kane out of the match, Kane hugged Striker then hugged him some more then turned it into a bear hug & then Choked slammed him, Kane wins.
Miz TV with guest Kofi Kingston, The Miz said Kofi will only be remembered for saying Boom Boom Boom & will always be a B player. Kofi said he will beat The Miz for the Intercontinental Title Wednesday on the Main Event & challenged The Miz to a match for tonight on Raw. The Miz accepted.
Sheamus vs Wade Barrett, Big Show came out & watched from the stage, Big Show interfered & Sheamus won by DQ. Sheamus Brogue kicked Barrett & clothesline Big Show over the ropes & out of the ring.
John Cena walked into McMahon’s office & told McMahon that he belongs out there & if he chooses him he will do what he does.
Divas Championship Match: Divas Champion Eve vs Layla, Eve wins but Layla’s foot was on the ropes.
Kane & Daniel Bryan backstage talking. Bryan wants Kane to fight Big Show next week.
McMahon in his office with Ryback, MCMahon asked Ryback if he realizes what people are saying about him, that he is heartless, Cold blooded & unstoppable. Ryback said “feed me Punk”
Tag Team #1 contender match that was suppose to happen wont be until next week because Rey Mysterio is out sick.
Rhodes Scholars vs Primo & Epico. Rhodes Scholars win.
The Miz vs Kofi Kingston, Kofi wins.
WWE Championship Hell In A Cell Match contract signing. Punk called McMahon an ego maniac. Punk signed the contract. Punk continued on but Cena cut him off & told hom to shut up. Cena said he doesn’t know if Ryback even cares about the WWE Title or does all he wants to do is beat people up. Cena said right now Punk needs his a** whipped & lead the crowd in chanting “feed me more”. Ryback signed the contract. Ryback & Punk had words over the table & Ryback slammed Punk into the table & picked him up & laid Punk out with the Shell Shock. It will be CM Punk vs Ryback in Hell In A Cell for the WWE Championship.
RAW was outstanding last night! You can watch the videos here, at WWE.com, or at the WWE YouTube site.
In one of the best spots the WWE Universe has seen in a long time, “Mick Foley questions CM Punk’s alliance with Paul Heyman”
After John Cena blasts CM Punk with a pipe, CM Punk kicks Mick Foley in the stomach.
Ryback is getting a big push by WWE! It’s Ryback vs. The Miz
Great action in this match! Sheamus, Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. Alberto Del Rio, David Otunga & Ricardo Rodiguez
The 25th Anniversary edition of Summerslam is now in the books and in my humble opinion it was a solid but unspectacular PPV. Some excellent matches and then there was the FIGHT that took place between HHH and Brock Lesnar. All in all, I believe we got our money’s worth and that’s what we deserve.
Here’s a recap of the matches and the winners. My comments will be in red and italics.
Pre-show:
Antonio Cesaro def. United States Champion Santino Marella
Cesaro was impressive and the humorous spot in the match was when Marella pulled out the 2nd Cobra from the rear of his tights and the announcer saying “That’s what you call a backup plan”.
Chris Jericho def. Dolph Ziggler
My personal favorite match of the night – not the best match of the night, but my favorite. I make no bones about being a huge Jericho fan, and both he and Dolph put it all on the line for us fans. It was good to see Jericho prove Ziggler wrong about not being able to win the big one any more. Right after the PPV ended, Zigglar touted his demand for a rematach. http://www.tout.com/m/yzzs1v
Daniel Bryan def. Kane
I had to step away during this match so I will let WWE.com give this recap: At SummerSlam, two hotheads collided as Daniel Bryan defeated Kane in a thrilling back-and-forth encounter that had both Superstars seeing red.
Intercontinental Champion The Miz def. Rey Mysterio
Great work by both superstars! Nothing more to add than you know The Miz is a great heel, because I can’t stand him!
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus def. Alberto Del Rio
Can’t really believe I’m typing this, but Sheamus stole this one from Del Rio. Rodriquez attempted to throw a shoe to Del Rio but instead, Sheamus caught it and blasted Del Rio with it. Then on the cover, the referee missed Del Rio’s leg on the rope as Sheamus pulled his leg down after the 3 count so the ref wouldn’t see it.
WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth def. The Prime Time Players
I will just take this quote directly from our live blog tonight: “Truth and Kofi retain! What a cross body from Kofi on Titus from the top turn buckle to the floor just before the pin by Truth”. Here is the link to the archive of the DTRT Wrestling News Live Blog of SummerSlam – http://blyve.com/event/f02d3150647a406ebc000000
WWE Champion CM Punk def. John Cena, Big Show
Show pretty much dominated until both Punk and Cena applied submission holds AT THE SAME TIME on the giant. Show tapped out, but referee didn’t know what to do. Hit Raw GM AJ Lee’s music. She skips to the ring in her business suit, and after Punk gave us a plug (well not really, but he told AJ to Do The Right Thing), she said RESTART THE MATCH, and that included Big Show who had tapped out. Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment on Big Show, but Punk quickly threw Cena out of ring and pinned Show to retain the title. Not sure Punk is going to gain that RESPECT he wanted from Cena when Cena did the work and Punk got the pin. That’s a Triple Threat Match for you though.
It should also be noted that earlier in the match Cena was about to do U Can’t C Me on Big Show when Punk broke it up and then mocked Cena by waving his own hand in front of his face while laughing at Cena.
I have no inside information, but I’m thinking Punk vs Cena tomorrow night for the main event on Raw. We’ll see if I’m right.
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar
Ok, this wasn’t a match, it was a fight. That’s what Lesnar said it would be and that is what it was. The Game held his own and when he hit his second Pedigree on Lesnar it looked like The Cerebral Assassin might pull of the stunning upset. However, Lesnar had worked over HHH’s left arm all night and when he once again locked in the submission hold that had broken both The Game’s and HBK’s arms – HHH tapped out.
Some random observations on the match: the crowd was mostly quiet during the match, which I believe was because they were in awe of how brutal this match was; for those who think this is all fake – I would ask how did Lesnar get those big whelps under each eye; The Game seemed to be apologizing and tearing up after refusing medical attention on his left arm; Michael Cole asks if this is the end of Triple H. I was a little disappointed in the crowd chanting “You tapped out” as Hunter stayed alone in the ring at the end of the PPV.
There you have it folks. As I said earlier, a solid PPV. I wish they would have used Raw GM AJ Lee a little better tonight. Her one line of restart the match was uneventful and her talent is much better than being under used that way, and besides with Big Show tapping out, why didn’t they have Cena and Punk finish one on one? I didn’t care for the end of the Sheamus vs Del Rio match either. It just didn’t feel right to me. Other than that, put another great big thank you down to the WWE for providing a great evening of Sports Entertainment!
Ed Boston
Co-Founder of DTRT Wrestling News
And BTW I just now saw a tout rebuttal from Jericho to “Zoggler” http://www.tout.com/m/f311y5
Talk about adding insult to injury… After AJ left Daniel Bryan at the altar this past Monday on Raw Sheamus decided to have a little fun with Daniel Bryan. Sheamus gives Daniel a reminder of his Wrestlemania loss which he blamed on AJ and what caused their original breakup.
Let’s not forget that starting this Monday AJ is Daniel’s new boss after she accepted the position of Raw General Manager offered by Mr. McMahon during the Raw 1000 episode celebration in St. Louis.
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