Wednesday, February 2, 2011

UPDATE ON ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV

Coming out of tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings, here is the updated card for WWE’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view later this month:


WWE Title Match
Jerry Lawler vs. The Miz


RAW Elimination Chamber
John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. John Morrison vs. R-Truth vs. CM Punk
Winner gets a title shot at WrestleMania


SmackDown Elimination Chamber
Drew McIntyre vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kane vs. Wade Barrett vs. TBD

HORNSWOGGLE GOT PUSH

It was Vince McMahon’s idea to have Hornswoggle featured with John Cena in the Royal Rumble on Sunday. Word is that Vince thought Hornswoggle being center stage in the Rumble would be a good way of re-introducing his character. Expect to see more of Hornswoggle over the next few weeks or months.

NEW ROLE FOR BOOKER T

At tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings in Long Island, New York, Booker T returned to the spotlight in his new WWE role.


Booker is the newest member of the SmackDown broadcast team with Josh Matthews and Michael Cole.

SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 2/4

* Booker T comes out first in his new WWE role as announcer with Michael Cole and Josh Matthews.


* Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero open the show, talking about tonight’s match where the World Title will be on the line. Kelly Kelly came out and slapped Ziggler. Michelle McCool and Layla then come out, Edge comes out and cleans house.


* Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater beat WWE Tag Team Champions Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella in a non-title match.


* Drew McIntyre beats Kofi Kingston in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Alberto Del Rio came on the big screen, distracting Kofi, allowing Drew to get the win.


* Rey Mysterio beats Jack Swagger in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match.


* Backstage segment with Edge talking to Kelly Kelly about their match.


* Hornswoggle, Rosa Mendes and Ricardo Rodriguez all come out. Rodriguez announces Alberto Del Rio and out he comes to celebrate. Hornswoggle ends up hitting Del Rio but gets attacked. Kofi Kingston comes to make the save but Del Rio applies his armbar finisher.


* Kane wins a squash against Chavo Guerrero to qualify for the Elimination Chamber.


* Wade Barrett defeats Big Show to qualify for the Elimination Chamber. The Corre comes out to help Barrett when the referee goes down. After the match, Show tries to fight back but Ezekiel Jackson slams him.


* Edge and Kelly defeat Dolph Ziggler, Layla and Michelle McCool with the World Title on the line. Kelly pinned Layla. Vickie Guerrero comes out after the match and fires Kelly. Dolph vs. Edge with Vickie as referee is announced for next week for the belt.

ONE OF THE NEW NEXUS MEMBER IS GONE

For what it’s worth, The New York Daily News’ wrestling column today reported that Sting has signed a one-year contract with WWE. There has been no confirmation on this news from WWE or any other sources so take it for what it’s worth for now.

WWE SIGNS STING

For what it’s worth, The New York Daily News’ wrestling column today reported that Sting has signed a one-year contract with WWE. There has been no confirmation on this news from WWE or any other sources so take it for what it’s worth for now.

UPDATE ON MISTICO'S WWE CONTRACT

Despite CMLL claiming Mistico has not signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, Dave Meltzer is reporting that the lucha star has put pen to paper on a deal. He is expected to start in Florida Championship Wrestling later this month. He is expected to remain there for a couple months and is expected to learn English.

JUSTIN BIEBER AT WRESTLEMANIA

Several gossip sites are reporting today that Justin Bieber’s representatives have been talking with WWE about WrestleMania 27 for months and that a deal may be reached soon. If a deal is reached, Bieber will be performing at the big show in Atlanta.

KEVIN NASH TALKS ABOUT HIS CURRENT STATUS WITH WWE

 Kevin Nash appeared on ESPN Radio’s Pro Wrestling Report, available at pwrshow.com, last night to talk about his return to WWE and more.


Nash noted that WWE flew him out of Daytona Beach, Florida so it would be easier on him. He said if TNA would have flown him out of the state, he would have to have driven from his home to Orlando, 90 miles, opposed to the few miles when traveling with WWE. Nash talked about how nice his accommodations were while staying in Boston.


The former World Champion noted that he signed paperwork and had a physical upon arriving to the arena. Nash said he spent about a half-hour with Triple H before shooting photos and video with WWE staff. He then met with Vince McMahon before hanging out with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, where he went over plans for the Rumble with Triple H.


Nash also noted that he talked with people from THQ, makers of SmackDown vs. RAW and All Stars, while he was at the Rumble.


Nash said that he is signed to a Legends contract and will meet with WWE officials on Wednesday of this week to talk about what’s next. Under the Legends deal, Nash will likely be involved with things like action figures and DVD’s.