This past Friday, John Cena surpassed Pedro Morales with more days spent as WWE Champion. As of today, Cena has held the WWE Title a total of 1,030 days over his 9 reigns. Cena is currently #4 on the list behind #3 Bob Backlund, #2 Hulk Hogan and #1 Bruno Sammartino.
If you include Cena’s 2 reigns with the World Heavyweight Title, Cena’s total days as a major champion in WWE is 1,133. If Cena keeps the WWE Title until SummerSlam on August 14th, he will pass Triple H’s total 1,148 days as a WWE Champion & World Champion, based off Triple H’s 8 WWE Title reigns and 5 World Heavyweight Title reign
Sunday, July 31, 2011
NEWS UPDATE ON WWE '12 THE GAME
As mentioned before, The Rock will be available as a playable character for fans who pre-order WWE ’12 through any participating retailer and Gamestop pre-orders will come with alternate attires for The Miz. The alternate attires will be The Miz in a suit and his “I’m Awesome” t-shirt. It’s being reported that the Wii version of WWE ’12 will automatically come with The Rock as a playable character and The Miz’s alternative attire.
CM PUNK ADVERTISED FOR LIVE EVENT MATCHES
WWE is now advertising CM Punk for upcoming live events and pay-per-views, including SummerSlam. Punk is being billed as “Sports Entertainment’s most controversial Superstar.”
Punk vs. John Cena and Punk vs. Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio are some of the live event matches Punk is booked for. The three-way is advertised for the RAW show on September 3rd in Trenton, New Jersey.
Cena vs. Punk vs. Del Rio vs. The Miz in a Fatal Four Way is advertised for the WWE Supershow on September 17th in Youngstown, Ohio.
Punk vs. John Cena and Punk vs. Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio are some of the live event matches Punk is booked for. The three-way is advertised for the RAW show on September 3rd in Trenton, New Jersey.
Cena vs. Punk vs. Del Rio vs. The Miz in a Fatal Four Way is advertised for the WWE Supershow on September 17th in Youngstown, Ohio.
MATCHES ADVERTISED FOR PUERTO RICO TOUR
Matches advertised for WWE’s RAW live event in Puerto Rico on September 2nd are John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio, Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz in a Fan’s Choice Match, Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler, John Morrison vs. R-Truth and David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty vs. Evan Bourne & Primo. Alex Riley, Zack Ryder, Kelly Kelly, The Bella Twins, Eve Torres and Jack Swagger are also advertised.
CM PUNK, REY MYSTERIO NOT ADVERTISED FOR WWE'S CANADA TOUR
John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio, Dolph Ziggler vs. Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz in a Canadian Street Fight are matches advertised for WWE’s tour of Canada from September 9th until the 11th. Rey Mysterio and CM Punk are not advertised for the shows.
ZACK RYDER IS NEW ASSISTANT OF TEDDY LONG
Unless Zack Ryder is taken off of RAW this week, it looks like he will be appearing on WWE RAW, SmackDown and Superstars. In case you missed it, Ryder appeared on this past Friday’s SmackDown and was appointed by Triple H to be Teddy Long’s new assistant.
CULT OF PERSONALITY CM PUNK'S NEW THEME
For those wondering, last week’s RAW was not a one-time thing as CM Punk will be using the “Cult of Personality” theme song for the time being. Punk was using it at live events this weekend.
JUSTIN GABRIEL TURNING FACE
WWE continued Justin Gabriel’s babyface turn on SmackDown this past Friday with video packages of Gabriel with fans during WWE’s recent tour of South Africa, where he is from.
WWE WILL BE USING 3 MAN ANNOUNCE TEAM
Plans for Monday’s RAW have Jim Ross, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler calling the whole show. Ross is back full-time and will be calling pay-per-views and upcoming international tours where WWE will be taping shows. Unless things change, RAW will continue with a three-man commentary team.
SHEAMUS APPEARING ON CRICKET STORE IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
Sheamus will be appearing tomorrow, Monday, at the Cricket store in Lexington, Kentucky on Versailles Road from 6-8pm. On Wednesday, Sheamus will be meeting kids at the Hall Neighbor House on George Pipkin’s Way in Bridgeport, Connecticut beginning at 10:30am.
ZACK RYDER INTRODUCED HIS NEW INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP BELT, PICTURE OF INTERNET CHAMPIONSHIP BELT
As seen earlier this week, Zack Ryder debuted a new Internet Championship belt on his YouTube show. The belt was custom made by Wildcat Belts out of Pennsylvania. They have also done the WWE United States Title and the belt that was used on Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling, as well as several independent wrestling belts.
Here is picture of Zack Ryder's new Internet Championship belt below:
Here is picture of Zack Ryder's new Internet Championship belt below:
JERICHO TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW VENTURE
Chris Jericho wrote the following today about a new business venture:
“Proud to be part owner w Derek Brooks and Chipper Jones of the D1 Training Center opening in Tampa! Best in the US www.D1sportstraining.com”
“Proud to be part owner w Derek Brooks and Chipper Jones of the D1 Training Center opening in Tampa! Best in the US www.D1sportstraining.com”
JOHN CENA TALKS ABOUT TWO WWE TITLE
John Cena wrote the following on Twitter today regarding the WWE Title situation:
“punk beat me for title and technically has 30 days to defend it. Its a weird situation.
that’s not my choice. I don’t know what is going on. HHH has some plaining to do on mon”
“punk beat me for title and technically has 30 days to defend it. Its a weird situation.
that’s not my choice. I don’t know what is going on. HHH has some plaining to do on mon”
CM PUN TO MAKE OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON HIS RETURN THIS WEEK
WWE announced Thursday evening via Twitter that CM Punk will speak this Monday on RAW
Their announcement reads: “BREAKING NEWS: This Monday on #Raw, @CMPunk will make his first official statement since his shocking return to WWE.”
It was advertised during WWE Superstars that Triple H will have to resolve "one unprecedented controversy" with Punk and John Cena holding two versions of the WWE Championship.
Their announcement reads: “BREAKING NEWS: This Monday on #Raw, @CMPunk will make his first official statement since his shocking return to WWE.”
It was advertised during WWE Superstars that Triple H will have to resolve "one unprecedented controversy" with Punk and John Cena holding two versions of the WWE Championship.
CM PUNK SIGNED A 5 YEAR DEAL?
WWE reportedly offered CM Punk a five-year deal at one point. No word yet if what he ended up signing was for that long.
Regarding Punk and Vince McMahon, it’s said that Punk now has Vince’s ear when it comes to ideas. It was described as similar to Shawn Michaels year ago when he began moving up in the company and Vince would bounce ideas off Shawn, or Shawn would suggest ideas to Vince.
Regarding Punk and Vince McMahon, it’s said that Punk now has Vince’s ear when it comes to ideas. It was described as similar to Shawn Michaels year ago when he began moving up in the company and Vince would bounce ideas off Shawn, or Shawn would suggest ideas to Vince.
MIZ AND MARYSE FEATURED ON SI.COM
WWE Diva Maryse was featured as Sports Illustrated’s “Lovely Lady of the Day” on their website yesterday. Maryse got the honors, according to SI.com, because of her real-life relationship with The Miz.
JR TALKS ABOUT JOHN CENA, RANDY ORTON AND CM PUNK
Jim Ross is back with a new blog update on jrsbarbq.com. Here are just a few highlights:
- Is Randy Orton’s ‘timing’ the best ever in the business? Very subjective question that covers way too much ground for me to accurately answer if there even is an accurate answer. Randy does have innate timing but is Mr. RKO’s timing better than Randy’s Dad Bob Orton, Jr. in his prime? Timing and being throughly comfortable in the ring is a gift for many who seem to have it in their DNA while others have to work diligently to develop that in ring trait.
- Is John Cena THAT controversial? Depends on what context with which one is speaking but I’d certainly say that Cena is definitely a polarizing individual. There’s no mid ground as it relates to most fans opinion on Cena as they either like him or they don’t. As a former head of talent relations, Cena is a dream to work with and has a legit, blue collar work ethic.
- Is CM Punk the next Steve Austin? I hope not. I hope that Punk is simply the best CM Punk that he can be. The best for Punk has yet to come in my view. Punk being compared to Austin is inevitable because both are ‘defiant’ and ‘anti establishment’ persona’s but their in ring styles, body types, etc are distinctly different.
- Is Randy Orton’s ‘timing’ the best ever in the business? Very subjective question that covers way too much ground for me to accurately answer if there even is an accurate answer. Randy does have innate timing but is Mr. RKO’s timing better than Randy’s Dad Bob Orton, Jr. in his prime? Timing and being throughly comfortable in the ring is a gift for many who seem to have it in their DNA while others have to work diligently to develop that in ring trait.
- Is John Cena THAT controversial? Depends on what context with which one is speaking but I’d certainly say that Cena is definitely a polarizing individual. There’s no mid ground as it relates to most fans opinion on Cena as they either like him or they don’t. As a former head of talent relations, Cena is a dream to work with and has a legit, blue collar work ethic.
- Is CM Punk the next Steve Austin? I hope not. I hope that Punk is simply the best CM Punk that he can be. The best for Punk has yet to come in my view. Punk being compared to Austin is inevitable because both are ‘defiant’ and ‘anti establishment’ persona’s but their in ring styles, body types, etc are distinctly different.
CM PUNK COMMENTS ON COLT CABANA, HIS TIME WITH WWE
The Chicago Reader spoke with Colt Cabana and CM Punk this past week about Cabana’s release from WWE and more. Here are some quotes:
Colt Cabana on his time with WWE and his departure:
“I was just another guy in their system. It was a very negative vibe. You start doubting everything about yourself as a wrestler. All the confidence you ever had gets beaten out of you. I was investing in my future. I said, ‘I’m going to take the hit on money here because I know I’m doing the right thing. In four years, I’m going to be on global television. I’m going to be a big star. I don’t look like [WWE star] John Cena. I don’t have these giant muscles. But I do have a natural charisma. Wrestling needs to be different, and I have a way different style than all these guys. I wasn’t given a chance to shine like that. So next thing you know, I get four matches, I lose all of them, I get thrown out of battle royals, and I get fired.”
“Those first few months were depressing. I grew up watching the WWF; it’s all I wanted to do. They told me that I wasn’t good enough. Me knowing that that was a lie—that I just didn’t get the right opportunity—was fucking heartbreaking. I had to move back with my parents. It was awful.”
CM Punk on Colt’s time with WWE:
“At times, I think the people who love wrestling are punished. He’s a guy that would and could do anything. For anybody to say, ‘We have nothing for you’ to him is laughable. I speak my mind. Our system is broken, and the proof is letting a talent of Colt’s caliber slip through the cracks.”
CM Punk on mentioning Colt on WWE TV:
“Having the platform to say things on live television would be a total waste if I wasn’t trying to help my friends. It’d be one thing if he sucked, but he’s a goldmine. I believe everybody needs to witness his brilliance.”
Colt on going back to WWE:
“My goal is to go back to WWE. I’d like to be successful and get a real opportunity. But the reason I’m doing podcasts and comedy and trying everything out is that I just can’t wait for them to say, ‘Hey Colt, we like you now’—which a lot of wrestlers do. They wrestle, but they’re not making moves; they’re just hoping they’ll be picked. I can’t afford to do that.”
Punk on being proud of Cabana:
“I’m extremely proud of him. Fired on a Friday, booked on Saturday. He hustles like nobody else I know. I honestly can’t say I’d have the stomach for it after making it to the WWE. However, it boils down to his love of wrestling. It’s his art. It’s his livelihood. He’s proven to be a talent that can transcend wrestling.”
Colt Cabana on his time with WWE and his departure:
“I was just another guy in their system. It was a very negative vibe. You start doubting everything about yourself as a wrestler. All the confidence you ever had gets beaten out of you. I was investing in my future. I said, ‘I’m going to take the hit on money here because I know I’m doing the right thing. In four years, I’m going to be on global television. I’m going to be a big star. I don’t look like [WWE star] John Cena. I don’t have these giant muscles. But I do have a natural charisma. Wrestling needs to be different, and I have a way different style than all these guys. I wasn’t given a chance to shine like that. So next thing you know, I get four matches, I lose all of them, I get thrown out of battle royals, and I get fired.”
“Those first few months were depressing. I grew up watching the WWF; it’s all I wanted to do. They told me that I wasn’t good enough. Me knowing that that was a lie—that I just didn’t get the right opportunity—was fucking heartbreaking. I had to move back with my parents. It was awful.”
CM Punk on Colt’s time with WWE:
“At times, I think the people who love wrestling are punished. He’s a guy that would and could do anything. For anybody to say, ‘We have nothing for you’ to him is laughable. I speak my mind. Our system is broken, and the proof is letting a talent of Colt’s caliber slip through the cracks.”
CM Punk on mentioning Colt on WWE TV:
“Having the platform to say things on live television would be a total waste if I wasn’t trying to help my friends. It’d be one thing if he sucked, but he’s a goldmine. I believe everybody needs to witness his brilliance.”
Colt on going back to WWE:
“My goal is to go back to WWE. I’d like to be successful and get a real opportunity. But the reason I’m doing podcasts and comedy and trying everything out is that I just can’t wait for them to say, ‘Hey Colt, we like you now’—which a lot of wrestlers do. They wrestle, but they’re not making moves; they’re just hoping they’ll be picked. I can’t afford to do that.”
Punk on being proud of Cabana:
“I’m extremely proud of him. Fired on a Friday, booked on Saturday. He hustles like nobody else I know. I honestly can’t say I’d have the stomach for it after making it to the WWE. However, it boils down to his love of wrestling. It’s his art. It’s his livelihood. He’s proven to be a talent that can transcend wrestling.”
POSTER OF WWE STUDIOS NEW MOVIE INSIDE FEATURING TRIPLE H
Below is the new promotional poster for WWE Studios’ Inside Out, starring Triple H. The movie comes out on September 9th:
INJURY UPDATE OF JOHN MORISSON
John Morrison spoke with WWE.com this week about his return to action on RAW. Regarding his recovery from injury, Morrison said:
“Aside from the neck surgery to repair herniated disks and drilling through some bone to relieve some pressure on the nerves in my arm, I had to do a lot of rehab to try to repair motion paths that were thrown out of whack by nerve damage. Nerves are a very frustrating thing because you can’t force them to get better like you can a muscle. They don’t respond to effort and physical therapy – nerves just take time. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to stay in shape while not training in ways that mess up the biomechanics of my body.”
“Aside from the neck surgery to repair herniated disks and drilling through some bone to relieve some pressure on the nerves in my arm, I had to do a lot of rehab to try to repair motion paths that were thrown out of whack by nerve damage. Nerves are a very frustrating thing because you can’t force them to get better like you can a muscle. They don’t respond to effort and physical therapy – nerves just take time. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to stay in shape while not training in ways that mess up the biomechanics of my body.”
Friday, July 29, 2011
DOMINO OF DEUCE AND DOMINO TO RETURN SOON?
There has been talk within WWE that former Tag Team Champion Cliff “Domino” Compton is headed back to the company. There’s a feeling that CM Punk has more pull these days and will be in a position to recommend talents that should be signed to developmental or brought back to the company in general.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
TRIPLE H TO TURN HEEL AND FEUD WITH CM PUNK?
At one of time, WWE was thinking to turn Triple H heel, and make a feud against CM Punk. However the idea is dropped or still in business yet to be confirmed. Due to huge fan support of Punk, Triple H can easily turn punk into face and become heel.
WWE WANTED ALBERTO DEL RIO TO BECOME CHAMPION AND GO TO MEXICO
As noted yesterday, WWE overhauled the SummerSlam card on Monday after deciding that their creative plans for CM Punk at the event were “awful.” This caused Alberto Del Rio to be removed from the WWE Title picture once again.
Del Rio is still scheduled to be WWE Champion at some point in the near future. Those close to the booking situation indicate that John Cena vs. Del Rio for the belt is planned for September but that could always change.
Part of the reason WWE wanted Del Rio as WWE Champion at SummerSlam is because of the Los Angeles market and the hope that they would draw from the Latin community. There was also a long-term plan of Del Rio being champion when WWE returns to Mexico in October with the idea that the would be the first Mexican to hold a WWE Title in Mexico while they were taping TV there for the first time. Del Rio going back to Mexico as WWE Champion is seen as a way to broaden the fan base in what is currently the company’s strongest market.
Del Rio is still scheduled to be WWE Champion at some point in the near future. Those close to the booking situation indicate that John Cena vs. Del Rio for the belt is planned for September but that could always change.
Part of the reason WWE wanted Del Rio as WWE Champion at SummerSlam is because of the Los Angeles market and the hope that they would draw from the Latin community. There was also a long-term plan of Del Rio being champion when WWE returns to Mexico in October with the idea that the would be the first Mexican to hold a WWE Title in Mexico while they were taping TV there for the first time. Del Rio going back to Mexico as WWE Champion is seen as a way to broaden the fan base in what is currently the company’s strongest market.
VINCE MCMAHON BREAKING POLICY FOR CM PUNK'S RETURN
It was noted that CM Punk got Vince McMahon to do something he has had a policy against doing in most cases – pay royalty rights to use popular songs instead of WWE-created music, as Punk used Living Colour’s “Cult of Personality” on Monday’s RAW.
RAW FANS STATS FOR JULY MONTH
Here are some recent WWE attendance figures:
* RAW on July 22nd in Springfield, MA drew 4,000 fans for $120,000.
* RAW on July 23rd in Wildwood, NJ drew 6,000 fans for $195,000.
* SmackDown on July 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA drew 4,300 fans for $156,000.
* RAW on July 24th in Upper Marlboro, MD drew 3,300 fans for $112,000.
* SmackDown on July 24th in White Plains, NY was a sellout of 4,300 fans for $180,000.
* Monday Night RAW on July 25th from Hampton, VA was a sellout with 8,000 fans.
* RAW on July 22nd in Springfield, MA drew 4,000 fans for $120,000.
* RAW on July 23rd in Wildwood, NJ drew 6,000 fans for $195,000.
* SmackDown on July 23rd in Pittsburgh, PA drew 4,300 fans for $156,000.
* RAW on July 24th in Upper Marlboro, MD drew 3,300 fans for $112,000.
* SmackDown on July 24th in White Plains, NY was a sellout of 4,300 fans for $180,000.
* Monday Night RAW on July 25th from Hampton, VA was a sellout with 8,000 fans.
OBSESSED FAN HARASSING MARYSE
WWE Diva Maryse is featured on TMZ this morning talking about a 61 year-old male fan who is obsessed with her. Maryse has filed for a permanent restraining order and told TMZ that she fears for her life. Here’s what TMZ wrote:
WWE star Maryse Ouellet claims an “extremely disturbing and delusional” man is OBSESSED with her … and now she’s asked a judge for protection after he allegedly promised to “take me to heaven with him.”
Maryse — a WWE diva who’s been romantically linked with former WWE champion The Miz — filed a request for a permanent restraining order against 61-year-old Lee Silber … claiming he has sent “numerous terrifying letters to my home and left more than 50 voicemails on my personal cell phone all of which are extremely disturbing and delusional.”
In one of the letters Maryse claims she received from Silber, he promises to “not only give you a check for $100,000, but give you a 100 carat diamond ring worth $20,000,000 to prove I am your friend.”
Maryse says Silber’s letters have gotten scarier over the last few weeks … with Silber promising that he will be “coming to LA for me” … and will “take me to heaven with him.”
In the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Maryse states, “I fear for my life.”
Maryse tells TMZ she’s beefed up security at her home recently … calling Silber a “crazy stalker … who needs to either be in a psychiatric hospital or jail!”
Maryse is due back in court August 3rd.
TMZ placed several calls to Silber for comment — so far, no response.
WWE star Maryse Ouellet claims an “extremely disturbing and delusional” man is OBSESSED with her … and now she’s asked a judge for protection after he allegedly promised to “take me to heaven with him.”
Maryse — a WWE diva who’s been romantically linked with former WWE champion The Miz — filed a request for a permanent restraining order against 61-year-old Lee Silber … claiming he has sent “numerous terrifying letters to my home and left more than 50 voicemails on my personal cell phone all of which are extremely disturbing and delusional.”
In one of the letters Maryse claims she received from Silber, he promises to “not only give you a check for $100,000, but give you a 100 carat diamond ring worth $20,000,000 to prove I am your friend.”
Maryse says Silber’s letters have gotten scarier over the last few weeks … with Silber promising that he will be “coming to LA for me” … and will “take me to heaven with him.”
In the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Maryse states, “I fear for my life.”
Maryse tells TMZ she’s beefed up security at her home recently … calling Silber a “crazy stalker … who needs to either be in a psychiatric hospital or jail!”
Maryse is due back in court August 3rd.
TMZ placed several calls to Silber for comment — so far, no response.
KEVIN NASH TALKS ABOUT CM PUNK, FILMING ROCK OF AGES FEATURING TOM CRUISE
Kevin Nash is currently filming Rock of Ages in Canada which comes out in 2012 and stars Tom Cruise, Mary J. Blige, Russell Brand, Catherine Zeta-Jones and others. Nash wrote the following on Twitter, apparently making an offer to CM Punk:
“Still up trying to unwind from todays shoot.2-3 days left on Rock of Ages. Enjoying Raw, Punk doing a great job. Punk if you want back up you got my number. Your worth me going back on the road full time. Offer stands understand if you want to go it alone.”
Nash later wrote that he wasn’t begging to get back on WWE TV but wanted to get that “Royal Rumble feel again.”
“Still up trying to unwind from todays shoot.2-3 days left on Rock of Ages. Enjoying Raw, Punk doing a great job. Punk if you want back up you got my number. Your worth me going back on the road full time. Offer stands understand if you want to go it alone.”
Nash later wrote that he wasn’t begging to get back on WWE TV but wanted to get that “Royal Rumble feel again.”
STONE COLD COMMENTS ON HIS DVD SHOOT
Steve Austin wrote the following on Twitter after filming began for his new WWE DVD yesterday at his ranch in Texas: “Had a great first day of Stone Cold DVD shoot today…I relived so many bumps today, I’m gonna be sore tomorrow…OH HELL YEAH!!!”
SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE SURPRISED TO SEE JR BACK FULL TIME
Several people in WWE were surprised to see Jim Ross return full-time to commentary. Most felt that because of JR’s age and the direction WWE was going in, that he wouldn’t return besides the occasional special appearance.
SHEAMUS TO TURN BABYFACE
The plan is turn Sheamus into a top babyface on SmackDown to feud with Henry for the time being.
WHY BIG SHOW AND KANE TOOK TIME OFF?
Big Show is taking a few months off to rest up with the feeling that it’s best for him to rotate in and out for the benefit of his long-term health, especially at this stage of his career. Kane is taking time off for similar reasons and to help get Mark Henry over for a potential feud with Randy Orton.
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER SMACKDOWN THIS WEEK
The dark main event after last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings in Philadelphia saw Zack Ryder come out and announce Christian vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Title in a Street Fight. Christian won the match after interference from Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. Orton ended the show with RKO’s for all three Superstars.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
RAW RATINGS GOT PUNKED
The ratings are in for Monday’s episode of WWE RAW.
The July 25th edition of WWE RAW drew 3.2 rating with 4.8 million people watching.
A trend worth noting is that show opened with a 3.01 in the first hour and climbed to a 3.4 for the final hour.
This week’s viewership was virtually even with last week’s post-Money in the Bank RAW.
The July 25th edition of WWE RAW drew 3.2 rating with 4.8 million people watching.
A trend worth noting is that show opened with a 3.01 in the first hour and climbed to a 3.4 for the final hour.
This week’s viewership was virtually even with last week’s post-Money in the Bank RAW.
SANTINO SUFFERS BROKEN NOSE
Santino Marella noted on Twitter this morning that his nose is broken. The match happened at last night’s RAW as Marella teamed with Chris Masters to face WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty in a match taped for Thursday’s Superstars.
MIZ RANKED NO.1 IN PWI TOP 500 OF THE DECADE
The Miz has been ranked no 1 in the PWI top 500 of the decade.
NXT RESULT 7/26
WWE NXT Taping (Airing tonight on WWE.com)
The advertised matches are Tyson Kidd vs. Yoshi Tatsu in a necklace on a pole match, and Titus O’Neil vs. Derrick Bateman.
Derrick Bateman defeated Titus O’Neil. Bateman won with a bulldog, which Jim called the “worst bulldog” he’s ever seen. He also said it was an awful match.
There was a backstage segment where Hornswoggle found a love letter from AJ and kissed her. Maryse made fun of AJ’s height, which led to AJ hitting her with flowers.
Kozlov was shown planking on a vending machine. JTG interrupted.
Yoshi Tatsu defeated Tyson Kidd in a necklace on a pole match. Kidd back body dropped Tatsu, but Tatsu had the necklace in his hand. There was a post match beatdown of Tatsu by Kidd, who applied the figure four leg lock around the ring post.
They showed a graphic with John Cena and Rey Mysterio, and Mysterio still had the belt on his shoulder. It appears they are replaying the Raw main event for NXT.
The advertised matches are Tyson Kidd vs. Yoshi Tatsu in a necklace on a pole match, and Titus O’Neil vs. Derrick Bateman.
Derrick Bateman defeated Titus O’Neil. Bateman won with a bulldog, which Jim called the “worst bulldog” he’s ever seen. He also said it was an awful match.
There was a backstage segment where Hornswoggle found a love letter from AJ and kissed her. Maryse made fun of AJ’s height, which led to AJ hitting her with flowers.
Kozlov was shown planking on a vending machine. JTG interrupted.
Yoshi Tatsu defeated Tyson Kidd in a necklace on a pole match. Kidd back body dropped Tatsu, but Tatsu had the necklace in his hand. There was a post match beatdown of Tatsu by Kidd, who applied the figure four leg lock around the ring post.
They showed a graphic with John Cena and Rey Mysterio, and Mysterio still had the belt on his shoulder. It appears they are replaying the Raw main event for NXT.
SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 7/29
WWE Smackdown (Airing Friday)
Triple H came out to open the show and said he re-signed CM Punk to a WWE contract on Monday night. World Heavyweight Champion Christian came out and it’s announced he’ll defend the title against Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred Match at SummerSlam.
R-Truth came out and said he was there to continue what they started on Raw. He talked of the conspiracy against him. Triple H announced R-Truth vs Randy Orton for Smackdown, and also announced that Christian vs. John Morrison was up next.
Backstage, Triple H and Teddy Long were interrupted by Zack Ryder. Hunter announced that Ryder will be Long’s new assistant.
Christian defeated John Morrison. Christian really played up the heel antics. Morrison looked great in his return match, according to Wesley. There was a botched reversal at one point that looked bad. In the end, Morrison executed a backdrop off the top rope and tried unsuccessfully to follow up with Starship Pain. Christian hit the Killswitch and got the win.
Wade Barrett comes out and cuts a promo on Daniel Bryan. Bryan comes out and says Heath Slater cut the same promo last week and he made him tap out. Barrett punches him and taunts him with his own Money in the Bank briefcase. Daniel eventually counters and puts Barrett in the LeBell Lock.
Backstage, Teddy Long is talking to Zack Ryder. Mark Henry walks up to them and Ryder tells him that he will find him an opponent.
The Nexus vs. The Uso Brothers was advertised for later in the show.
Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, and Melina defeated Natalya, AJ, and Kaitlyn. Fox hit her axe kick on Kaitlyn and got the pin.
There was a Justin Gabriel video that showed him at home in South Africa.
Mark Henry beat Bobby Heller. Heller is a local wrestler from the Philly area. Henry destroyed him in a squash with two World Strongest Slams and a killer backbreaker.
Henry grabbed a chair, but Teddy Long stopped him from using it by saying he had a lawsuit pending and no one wants to fight him. Sheamus mades his entrance and said he will fight Henry. Sheamus slapped Henry and then tossed him out of the ring. Sheamus grabbed a chair and Henry retreated.
Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated The Uso Brothers to retain the WWE Tag Titles. The Uso Brothers did their tribal dance to no reaction whatsoever. New Nexus came out to Justin Gabriel’s theme song. Weird. The Uso Brothers showed a lot of energy and worked in some double team moves. However, McGillicutty hit his neckbreaker to get the win for his team.
Backstage, Johnny Curtis says he will make his Smackdown debut next week.
The Raw Rebound airs showing Rey Mysterio Winning the WWE Championship, Jim Ross returning, John Cena vs. Mysterio, Cena winning the WWE Championship and CM Punk returning.
Backstage, Matt Striker interviews R-Truth. R-Truth says a good R-Truth is a bad R-Truth. He says he’s like an eagle swooping down and grabbing a snake like a viper.
Backstage, Ryder booked Ezekiel Jackson in a handicap match against Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase defeated Ezekiel Jackson in a handicap match. Decent heat for the heels. The paper bag men were out for the crowd. DiBiase started and was getting destroyed. He tagged Cody, who tagged back to Ted. DiBiase applied a sleeper. Zeke picked him up with one arm. Zeke had Cody in the Torture Rack, but Ted broke it up and Cody hit CrossRhodes for the win.
Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali cut a promo in Punjabi from the second level of the arena. “USA” chants fill the arena.
R-Truth defeats Randy Orton by DQ. Truth had a lot of heat on him. World Heavyweight Champion Christian comes out to watch the match from the top of the ramp. R-Truth gets the win via disqualification when Orton uses a chair. After the match, Orton hits an RKO on R-Truth on the announce table, breaking it
Triple H came out to open the show and said he re-signed CM Punk to a WWE contract on Monday night. World Heavyweight Champion Christian came out and it’s announced he’ll defend the title against Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred Match at SummerSlam.
R-Truth came out and said he was there to continue what they started on Raw. He talked of the conspiracy against him. Triple H announced R-Truth vs Randy Orton for Smackdown, and also announced that Christian vs. John Morrison was up next.
Backstage, Triple H and Teddy Long were interrupted by Zack Ryder. Hunter announced that Ryder will be Long’s new assistant.
Christian defeated John Morrison. Christian really played up the heel antics. Morrison looked great in his return match, according to Wesley. There was a botched reversal at one point that looked bad. In the end, Morrison executed a backdrop off the top rope and tried unsuccessfully to follow up with Starship Pain. Christian hit the Killswitch and got the win.
Wade Barrett comes out and cuts a promo on Daniel Bryan. Bryan comes out and says Heath Slater cut the same promo last week and he made him tap out. Barrett punches him and taunts him with his own Money in the Bank briefcase. Daniel eventually counters and puts Barrett in the LeBell Lock.
Backstage, Teddy Long is talking to Zack Ryder. Mark Henry walks up to them and Ryder tells him that he will find him an opponent.
The Nexus vs. The Uso Brothers was advertised for later in the show.
Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, and Melina defeated Natalya, AJ, and Kaitlyn. Fox hit her axe kick on Kaitlyn and got the pin.
There was a Justin Gabriel video that showed him at home in South Africa.
Mark Henry beat Bobby Heller. Heller is a local wrestler from the Philly area. Henry destroyed him in a squash with two World Strongest Slams and a killer backbreaker.
Henry grabbed a chair, but Teddy Long stopped him from using it by saying he had a lawsuit pending and no one wants to fight him. Sheamus mades his entrance and said he will fight Henry. Sheamus slapped Henry and then tossed him out of the ring. Sheamus grabbed a chair and Henry retreated.
Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga defeated The Uso Brothers to retain the WWE Tag Titles. The Uso Brothers did their tribal dance to no reaction whatsoever. New Nexus came out to Justin Gabriel’s theme song. Weird. The Uso Brothers showed a lot of energy and worked in some double team moves. However, McGillicutty hit his neckbreaker to get the win for his team.
Backstage, Johnny Curtis says he will make his Smackdown debut next week.
The Raw Rebound airs showing Rey Mysterio Winning the WWE Championship, Jim Ross returning, John Cena vs. Mysterio, Cena winning the WWE Championship and CM Punk returning.
Backstage, Matt Striker interviews R-Truth. R-Truth says a good R-Truth is a bad R-Truth. He says he’s like an eagle swooping down and grabbing a snake like a viper.
Backstage, Ryder booked Ezekiel Jackson in a handicap match against Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase defeated Ezekiel Jackson in a handicap match. Decent heat for the heels. The paper bag men were out for the crowd. DiBiase started and was getting destroyed. He tagged Cody, who tagged back to Ted. DiBiase applied a sleeper. Zeke picked him up with one arm. Zeke had Cody in the Torture Rack, but Ted broke it up and Cody hit CrossRhodes for the win.
Jinder Mahal and The Great Khali cut a promo in Punjabi from the second level of the arena. “USA” chants fill the arena.
R-Truth defeats Randy Orton by DQ. Truth had a lot of heat on him. World Heavyweight Champion Christian comes out to watch the match from the top of the ramp. R-Truth gets the win via disqualification when Orton uses a chair. After the match, Orton hits an RKO on R-Truth on the announce table, breaking it
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
NEWS ON CM PUNK AND TRIPLE H STORYLINE
WWE’s website is teasing that Triple H has signed CM Punk to a new WWE deal after the challenge at Comic-Con over the weekend and then Punk’s return on RAW last night. They also note that Triple H finally gave Zack Ryder his long-awaited opportunity last night, something else that Punk mentioned when he crashed Comic-Con
DOLPH ZIGGLER DEBUTS WITH NEW THEME SONG BY DOWNSTAIT
As seen on RAW last night, WWE United States Champion Dolph Ziggler debuted a new theme song. The song is the band Downstait’s version of “I Am Perfection.” Downstait have also done theme songs for The Miz and Alex Riley.
WWE LOOKING TO GO OLD SCHOOL WITH LONG TERM BOOKING PROCESS
WWE is looking to go “old school” with the booking process in the sense that they will be planning several months out and working backwards. Expect to see lots more long-term planning from here on out. WWE is very happy with how they announced John Cena vs. The Rock for WrestleMania 28 in advance and how both Superstars have managed to keep the feud alive online.
NEWS ON CM PUNK'S NEW ENTRANCE THEME
WWE also used the “Cult of Personality” by Living Colour song for Steve Austin’s 2009 WWE Hall of Fame video package. On a related note, WWE took some of the images from that music video and put into CM Punk’s new entrance video on RAW last night.
JIM ROSS TALKS ABOUT HIS RETURN ON RAW
Jim Ross was trending worldwide on Twitter tonight after making his return to commentary on RAW. Regarding the return, Ross wrote the following on Twitter:
“Thx to everyone for the response re: my return to Raw. Its good to be ‘Home.’. Hopefully I’ll get to stay a while.”
“Thx to everyone for the response re: my return to Raw. Its good to be ‘Home.’. Hopefully I’ll get to stay a while.”
UPDATED CARD FOR SUMMERSLAM 2011
As noted before, there will be a Divas Battle Royal on next week’s RAW where the winner will face Kelly Kelly for the Divas Title at SummerSlam. Word going around is that it will be Kelly vs. Eve Torres at next month’s pay-per-view from Los Angeles.
John Morrison vs. R-Truth is also booked for SummerSlam with CM Punk vs. John Cena in a WWE Title vs. WWE Title match. We should know more on the SummerSlam card after tonight’s SmackDown tapings.
John Morrison vs. R-Truth is also booked for SummerSlam with CM Punk vs. John Cena in a WWE Title vs. WWE Title match. We should know more on the SummerSlam card after tonight’s SmackDown tapings.
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