CURT HAWKINS AND VANCE ARCHER UPDATE

Curt Hawkins and Vance Archer brought their new tag team to last night’s episode of WWE Superstars, defeating two local wrestlers. Archer and Hawkins cut a promo after the match and put each other over. Hawkins said that WWE has given them thirty day contracts to make an impact. They will be representing the SmackDown brand.

PLANS FOR THIS YEARS SUMMERSLAM, UNDERTAKER VS JACK SWAGGER/EDGE VS TRIPLE H

The current plan for this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view is to have Jack Swagger defend the World Heavyweight Title against The Undertaker. A Triple H vs. Edge match is also being talked about for WWE’s Summer spectacular.

SHELTON BENJAMIN TO COMPLETE HIS DEGREE

Shelton Benjamin will be getting his degree at the end of this semester from the University of Minnesota. He had gone back to college before being released from WWE. Shelton attended the school before being signed by WWE in 2000.

JOHN CENA SETS NEW RECORD

Having held the WWE Title for over 1,000 days total now, John Cena has held the belt the fifth longest in a career of anyone in history. The top four on the list are Bruno Sammartino with 4,040 days, Hulk Hogan with 2,185 days, Bob Backlund with 2,138 days and Pedro Morales with 1,027. Cena will be passing Morales soon.

REASON REY UPSET WITH WWE

One of the reasons Rey Mysterio is upset with WWE is because the AAA promotion in Mexico wanted to hold a Rey Misterio Jr. Cup this year and have Rey present the winner with the cup. Rey asked WWE for permission and they said no because they don’t want him appearing on a AAA show even if it’s just to present a trophy.