The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that there is word that AJ Lee won’t be returning to WWE until after her wedding to Phil Brooks (CM Punk). She was suppose to be back in June but now it looks like she will be back sometime between Money In The Bank & SummerSlam.
PWInsider has confirmed the report from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Ric Flair is scheduled to undergo WWE medical testing so that he can be brought back as a regular character on TV. Word going around is that Flair will be put with The Miz again. Before Flair can be brought back he must pass all of WWE’s necessary test.
Big Show will be featured in a new WWE Studios action film titled Vendetta.
Before Daniel Bryan had neck surgery, WWE was looking for Bryan to return at the Money In The Bank PPV on June 29th, but he may not be back by then. If Bryan doesn’t return at MITB, the next event would be Battleground on July 20th. The worst case scenario would be returning for SummerSlam. Bryan may have to change his in-ring style some when he returns.
The Great Khali has been in India for over a month, where he had to register to be a police officer. This is something he apparently has to do every few years.
Source: WrestlingInc.com, Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
Seems like there’s a lot of love for UFC’s women’s Batemweight champion Ronda Rousey in the world of Pro wrestling. Natalya, Brie Bella, and Eva Marie are all known fans. Even former WWE Diva Eve Torres is a friend/fan of the champ.
This shouldn’t surprise anyone though. After all Ronda’s nickname “Rowdy” was chosen because of her admiration of the Hotrod. Not to mention the hotrod himself gave her permission to use the name. Lets not forget the creation of the 4Horsewomen was a way to emulate and pay respect to the original 4Horsemen.
No wonder why the superstars and Divas have gotten behind her. The most recent diva to utter the name Ronda Rousey is the beloved WWE Divas champion Paige. When asked if she could face anyone, (doesn’t have to be a wrestler) who would it be? Her response? None other then the top female in the UFC Ronda Rousey. Paige’s reasoning? “because she’s a bad ass”
(Check out the rest of Paige’s interview here)
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I don’t know about you but all this talk about Ronda Rousey and the obvious love the WWE employs have for her don’t you think it would be a smart move for WWE to book these ladies on a slow? That has to be best for business right? Lets not forget that Rousey has already expressed interest in appearing for the WWE but only if the rest of the 4Horsewomen can come with. To that I say why not? Clearly it would generate money and ratings. Further more its clear that WWE divas and superstars would be game for a WWE/UFC pairing. The only thing that needs to happen now is Vince McMahon (Maybe even Triple H) need to sit down with Dana White and make some sort of deal. It should be noted that next years wrestlemania is going to be held in California and that’s where the 4Horsewomen live. I’m sure I speak for many fans when I say I would love to see this happen!
COME ON WWE/UFC MAKE IT HAPPEN!
-Vanessa (@GreatLove91)
The Wyatt Family in the ring. Bray talked about a teacher saying he is evil & that now that teacher is rotting away somewhere. Bray gets the crowd to sing “He’s got the whole world in his hands” along with him. Bray said John Cena hides behind a plastic smile & plays a hero while everyone around him burns. Bray said the fairy tale is going to end at Payback because he will be the last man standing & promises no one will ever stand again. He said Luke Harper is going to put Cena down tonight. Cena’s music played & Harper & Rowan went up the ramp to wait for Cena. Cena came from behind & hit Bray with a AA. Harper & Rowan came back to the ring & Cena got out & headed up the ramp. Cena taunted Bray & went to the back.
Paul Heyman & Cesaro in the ring. Heyman says to the fans that he & Cesaro are the stars & the fans are wannabes. Heyman talked about Brock Lesnar beating The Undertakers streak. Heyman laid down & asked who he was. He said he’s not the Queen finally dying, he’s The Undertaker at WrestleMania. Heyman said Sheamus will be emasculated by Cesaro tonight. Sheamus came out.
Cesaro VS Sheamus: Sheamus got distracted by Heyman & Cesaro hit Sheamus with a German Suplex for the win. Winner – Cesaro. After the match, Sheamus offered Cesaro a handshake but Cesaro disses Sheamus.
Winner of tonight’s Beat The Clock Challenge will face Bad News Barrett for the Intercontinental Championship at Payback.
Beat The Clock Match: Big E VS Ryback: Big E got the win at 5:02. Winner – Big E
R-Truth & Naomi VS Fandango & Layla: Fandango kissed Layla. Summer Rae came to the ring. Summer kissed Fandango. Summer tackled Layla & they fight. Fandango pulled Layla out of the ring. The match never started.
Daniel Bryan’s music played & Stephanie McMahon came to the ring mocking the Yes! chant. Stephanie talked about Bryan having neck surgery last week. Stephanie using Bad News Barrett’s catch phrase said she’s got some bad news. She said she’s thinking about stripping Bryan of the WWE World Heavyweight Title. She said she could give it to Kane, Barrett, Batista or her husband Triple H. She said she is going to do that & demanded that next week Bryan show up & do the right thing & surrender the Title.
Heath Slater VS Rusev: 3MB came out as The Union Jacks. Winner – Rusev
Beat The Clock Match: Rob Van Dam VS Alberto Del Rio: RVD got the win at 4:15. Winner – RVD
Renee Young in the back with John Cena. Cena said he’s plan is the same as last week & he invited The Usos. The Usos came in. Cena said he has a feeling he is walking into Payback with an arena full of Bray Wyatt’s followers. Cena said him & The Usos fear nothing & run fro no fight.
Evolution in the back. Triple H says this is just the beginning. Triple H talked about what Randy Orton did to Roman Reigns eye. Orton said they need to take out The Shield one by one & maybe they will learn. Triple H told Batista to take out Seth Rollins tonight. Batista said he’s going to do all by himself.
Seth Rollins VS Batista: Evolution & The Shield are banned from ringside. Triple H came out 7 said he is the special guest ring announcer & introduced Randy Orton as the special guest time keeper. Triple H introduced Batista. Rollins introduced Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns as special guest commentators. Orton & Triple H interfered in the match. Winner by DQ – Rollins. After the match, Batista speared Rollins. Ambrose blocked a Pedigree & backdropped Triple H onto the announce table. Reigns speared Batista. The Shield stood tall in the ring as Evolution retreated.
Alicia Fox VS Paige: Winner – Paige After the match, Alicia celebrated her win. She took Jerry Lawler’s crown & stood on the ring barricade & poured a fans drink on herself.
The Wyatt Family in the back. Bray said The Usos will be with Cena & like dominoes they will all fall down.
Beat The Clock Match: Mark Henry Vs Dolph Ziggler: Ziggler hit Henry with a Zig Zag but the clock ran out before he could get a pin cover. RVD came out & celebrated being the new #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship. Bad News Barrett attacked RVD from behind & hit him with a Bullhammer. Barrett had some bad news. He said he wont be beat by a Yank at Payback.
Renee Young in the ring. She introduced Adam Rose. He came out with his partying Rosebuds. The crowd hums along with his theme music. She asked what it means to be a Rosebud. Rose said it means to not be a lemon. Renee asked why he has been targeting Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter. Rose said he hasn’t, he just wants them to lighten up, have some fun & stop being lemons. Zeb & Swagger came out. Zeb said Rose & the vermin he travels with are a problem. Zeb said Rose embarrassed him recently. Zeb wants everyone to clear the ring so him & Rose can settle it themselves. Swagger hit Rose from behind. Swagger threatened the Rosebuds. Rose took out Swagger. Rose send Swagger to the floor. Swagger came back on to the apron & Rose knocks Swagger back down. Rose said it’s party time all the time & him & the Rosebuds started partying.
Promo for Bo Dallas.
Luke Harper VS John Cena: The Usos tried to stop Bray & Rowan from interfering. Bray took out The Usos hitting both of them with Sister Abigail. Cena sent Bray out of the ring. Cena hit Harper with a AA. Rowan came in & nailed Cena causing a DQ. Winner by DQ – Cena After the match, The Wyatts assaulted Cena. Bray hit Cena with Sister Abigail. Harper & Rowan brought Cena up the ramp onto the stage. Bray nails Cena with another Sister Abigail. Bray & the crowd sing, “He’s got the whole world in his hands” as Harper counted to 10.
Evolution has accepted a rematch against The Shield at Payback. Is the other shoe about to drop on The Shield?
Can anyone stop Rusev? Rusev got the better of Big E last week but don’t expect Big E to be caught off-guard so easily the second time.
Can John Cena escape his battle with Bray Wyatt with his soul intake?
Will this be the week Adam Rose turns the so-called lemon, Jack Swagger into pulp?
Daniel Bryan had neck surgery this past Thursday. The Authority will decide the fate of Bryan’s status as WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Will Bryan’s reign carry on?
Total Divas returns for Season 3 on Sunday, September, 7 at 9pm E/8pm C on E!. Rosa Mendes will join the cast for season 3 which includes – Nikki & Brie Bella, Natalya, Cameron, Naomi, Eva Marie & Summer Rae.
Total Divas currently averages 798,000 viewers in the 18-49 demo, with a total of 1.3 million viewers on average. The series ranks as a cable top-five destination in it’s timeslot.
Variety reports that WWE is finalizing a new TV deal with NBC Universal that will keep RAW & SmackDown on USA Network & Syfy.
With WWE’s new TV deal with NBC Universal expected to be announced soon, there is some speculation that SmackDown will go live on Tuesday nights. Jim Ross tweeted that he believes SmackDown will go live on Tuesdays.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Hulk Hogan may appear on RAW from London even though he is not being advertised since he will already be in town for the next night’s SmackDown tapings in the same building.
Renee Young is now the permanent announcer for NXT.
Roman Reigns suffered an injury during a Steel Cage Match with Randy Orton at a WWE Live Event in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday. Reigns was busted open after knocking heads with Orton. There was some concern that he may have suffered a concussion but that fear has seemed to lessen. Reigns did required stitches above his right eye.
Source: Bleacher Report, Wrestling Inc & PWInsider:
On WWE Main Event last night it was announced that there will be an announcement concerning the status of the WWE World Heavyweight Title on this coming Monday’s RAW, which will be taped from London. Current Champion Daniel Bryan will be having neck surgery on Thursday. Bryan will probably be out for 6-8 weeks & could return at SummerSlam.
