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Goldberg VS Ryback At WrestleMania XXX Update

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter & WrestlingInc.com:

The rumored Goldberg VS Ryback match at WrestleMania is said to be almost dead because both sides are far apart on money, but the match isn’t being ruled completely out just yet.

WrestleMania I Main Event Being Inducted Into WWE Hall Of Fame?

PWInsider reported that WWE is planning to induct the WrestleMania I main event match itself into the Hall of Fame, with it’s participants – Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Mr. T & Paul Orndorff.

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Daniel Bryan Suffered A Concussion On RAW

WrestlingInc.com is reporting that Daniel Bryan suffered a concussion Monday on RAW. A WWE spokesman confirmed to WrestlingInc.com that Bryan is suffering from a concussion.

There is no word on how long Bryan will be out of in ring action.

Newspaper Leaks WWE Return Of Chris Jericho

The Winnipeg Sun is reporting that Chris Jericho will be appearing at the WWE live event in Winnipeg on March 7th.

WWE has made no official announcement of Jericho’s return. I don’t know if there is any truth to Jericho’s return, we will have to wait & see if this rumor true.

RAW Recap

Bray Wyatt video about Daniel Bryan needing him & now Bryan has a home.

The Usos VS Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan: Luke Harper & Erick Rowan interfered. The Usos won by DQ. After the match Wyatt yelled at Bryan & then whispered something in Bryan’s ear. Bryan drops to his knees, then Wyatt grabbed Bryan & kissed him on the forehead & nailed Bryan with Sister Abigail. Harper & Rowan helped Bryan out of the ring & toward the back. Bryan followed Wyatt to the back.

Damien Sandow VS John Cena: Cena powered out of a cross face submission into a AA. Cena got the win.

A look at the WWE Network.

Kane & Brad Maddox in the back, Maddox points out how things are chaotic already with the Wyatt Family. Kane said Maddox should be enforcing the rules. Maddox proposed a rematch of The Usos VS Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan inside a steel cage. Kane then adds that the cage door should be locked & that he will be the only one with the key.

Big Show VS Jack Swagger: Big Show got the win. After the match, Antonio Cesaro entered the ring & Big Show chased him out. Zeb Colter was in the ring, Big Show grabbed Zeb. Cesaro came back in & Big Show tossed Cesaro out of the ring. Big Show grabbed Zeb & knocked him out.

New Age Outlaws & CM Punk VS The Shield: Punk went to make a tag & New Age Outlaws dropped off the apron & walked away. The Shield got the win. After the match, The Shield laid out Punk with a triple powerbomb.

The Wyatt Family in the back, Wyatt talked about the cage match with The Usos. Wyatt said they will find redemption, they will find absolution. Daniel Bryan then said they will find – in a low voice said monsters.

AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka VS The Funkadactyles: AJ & Tamina got the win. After the match AJ directed Tamina to beat on Cameron. Naomi knocked down AJ & then took out Tamina & then hit AJ with the Rear View. AJ escaped the ring & her & Tamina made their way up the ramp.

Randy Orton in the back looking for The Authority.

In the back, Randy Orton asked Kane about the whereabouts of The Authority. Kane said they aren’t here. Orton complained about having to face John Cena at the Royal Rumble, Brock Lesnar wanting a piece of him  & the return of Batista. Orton said he should be better protected. Kane said he can only control tonight & put Orton in a match with Kofi Kingston so he can take out his frustrations. Orton said the pleasure is all his.

Announcement of the first inductee into the 2014 Hall of Fame is the Ultimate Warrior.

Renee Young in the back with Paul Heyman. She showed footage of what happened last week between Big Show & Brock Lesnar. She asked how Lesnar will fare against Big Show. Heyman said his client lives by the credo of Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat. Heyman said it’s a bonehead move to pick a fight with Lesnar. Heyman said he & Lesnar isn’t intimidated or impressed by Big Show choke slamming Jack Swagger & knocking out Zeb Colter.

Randy Orton VS Kofi Kingston: Kofi got the win. After the match Orton was livid. Orton assaulted John Cena’s dad who was sitting at ringside. Security pulled Orton off of him. Cena ran down & Orton ran away. Cena checked on his dad.

John Cena’s dad was taken out on a stretcher & loaded into an ambulance. Cena went with him in the ambulance.

Cody Rhodes & Goldust VS Ryback & Curtis Axel: Michael Cole announced that Cody & Goldust will be in the Royal Rumble match. Cody & Goldust got the win.

Video package on the return of Batista.

Video of Rey Mysterio talking about being in the Royal Rumble.

Rey Mysterio VS Alberto Del Rio: Del Rio won by submission. After the match, Del Rio made a threat to Batista. Del Rio said after the Royal Rumble they will be talking about him not Batista.

A look at the announcement of the WWE Network.

Kane & CM Punk in the back, Punk was looking for The Authority. Kane said they’re not here. Punk talked about having to deal with Triple H’s hired assassins The Shield & now has to deal with his DX pals the New Age Outlaws. Punk said Triple H doesn’t have to hide behind those 5 guys or hide behind Kane & Stephanie. Kane said The Authority is giving Punk the opportunity to win the Royal Rumble match. Kane said if Punk has got a problem with that, punk has a problem with him. Punk said he has no problem with that but he has a problem with Kane.

Michael Cole announced that John Cena’s dad has a fracture to the bone around his eye.

Steel Cage Match: Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan VS The Usos: Kane came down & locked the cage door with a chain & padlock. The Usos got the win by escaping the cage. After the match, Wyatt whispered in Bryan’s ear. Bryan dropped to his knees. Wyatt grabbed Bryan kissed him on the forehead & went to nail Bryan with Sister Abigail but Bryan escaped out of it. Wyatt dropped to his knees & dared Bryan to attack him. Wyatt got back up & called Bryan a coward. Wyatt charged at Bryan but Bryan moved & attacked Wyatt. Bryan took out Wyatt with some kicks. Bryan took of his Wyatt Family coveralls. Bryan continued his assault on Wyatt. Luke Harper & Erick Rowan tried to get in the cage. Bryan tossed Wyatt into the cage knocking Harper off the cage & onto the floor. Bryan again tossed Wyatt into the cage knocking Rowan off the cage & onto the floor. Bryan laid out Wyatt with a running knee. Bryan climbed to the top of the cage & celebrated with the fans with chants of Yes! Yes! Yes!

RAW Preview

Daniel Bryan partners with Bray Wyatt to take on The Usos. What will unfold when the creepy group’s leader takes The Beard under his wing?

On SmackDown a angry Randy Orton vowed to give The Authority a piece of his mind on RAW.

On SmackDown, Big Show challenged Brock Lesnar to a match. Paul Heyman was there to accept the match for Lesnar at the Royal Rumble. Who makes the next move as the collision between these two goliaths approaches at the Royal Rumble?

For weeks, The Shield’s unity has been tested after some Superstars questioned which member of the group is the best. There has appeared to be some cracks in their unity. Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose worked together to dismantle CM Punk & The New Age Outlaws on SmackDown. Is the victory enough to make all doubters stop asking questions about the strength of The Shield, or will the black-clad Superstars carry their momentum into RAW & make another emphatic statement?

So far, we know Batista & Alberto Del Rio are in the 30-Superstar Royal Rumble Match. With 28 more spots to fill, will more competitors be named on RAW? As the January 26th Royal Rumble pay-per-view fast approaches & paves the Road to WrestleMania, who’s driven enough to make a name for himself this year?

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WWE To Unify US & Intercontinental Championships At Elimination Chamber?

F4WOnline is reporting that a title unification match between Unites States Champion Dean Ambrose & Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston is likely for WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view next month.

Ed’s Perspective: Are The Divas Done?

This week’s departure of Celeste Bonin, aka Kaitlyn, 1531603_410531045746714_82347701_nfrom the WWE brings up a situation that has been going on for a very long time.  Does the WWE have any real plans for the Divas Division?

In a post here at DTRT Wrestling titled “Kaitlyn Comments On Her “New Life”” one has to read between the lines and wonder why would the Diva, who was in my mind was “Diva of the Year” in 2013, just abruptly decide to leave the business. No advance notice and no rumors leading up to the awesome final match with her close friend AJ that you can watch at this link. 

The reasons that were given in this article “Why Did Celeste Bonin Leave WWE” ring loud and clear to those of us who are fans of women’s wrestling and who also believe the Divas Division is grossly under utilized and lacks direction.

In the article by Sharon Glencross the reason was frustration. The former bodybuilder had grown frustrated with her role (or rather, lack of one) on WWE television:

Kaitlyn is done with WWE as of today (Jan 8). The word we got from people in WWE was that there were a lot of storylines involving her that she was wanting/expecting that never came to fruition, and that essentially she was just over it.

Many of us had high hopes that the reality show, Total Divas, would usher in a new and bigger in ring emphasis on the highly gifted athletes that comprise the Divas division. Sadly, that has not been the case.

To me, the Funkadactyls are perfect examples of how the WWE looks at their Divas. Outstanding in ring performers in their own right, Naomi and Cameron are known more for their cheer leading, their pom poms, and their dancing than they are for their wrestling abilities.

To answer the question in the title to this post, Are The Divas Done, it’s not the Divas who are struggling, but it’s the direction of their division that is the problem. Only those in the higher up positions who decide who and what gets air time on TV can answer if they will ever use the Divas for anything more than eye candy.

With all of the hours of programming that are on each week, and the soon to launch WWE Network adding to the possibilities, the potential for the Divas Division should be huge.

Apparently, Celeste Bonin didn’t see that potential happening any time soon, and quite frankly neither do I.

Right now, the WWE is missing the boat and letting their fans down by not developing and letting the Diva story lines play out.

Finally, the impact of the departure of Kaitlyn is just the latest casualty in this ongoing source of frustration for  those of us who enjoy women’s wrestling, as this video by DTRT Wrestling’s Vanessa shows.  Her BFF, AJ said it best for all of us at the end of their Main Event match.

“I’m going to miss you” AJ whispered so low that it took slowed down video, maximum volume, headsets and lots of time by our own Trevor and Vanessa to finally figure out.

Indeed Celeste, we are going to miss you.