Today's News

BattleGround:

WWE.Com have exclusively announced that AJ Lee will defend her Diva's Title vs Brie Bella at BattleGround, Eva Marie will be in Brie's corner.

Other new matches announced on Raw were...

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins vs Cody Rhodes and Goldust w/ Dusty Rhodes.

The Rhodes Family can earn WWE jobs if they win (More on this later).

Damien Sandow vs Dolph Ziggler (Pre Show).

Two other matches are under consideration...

Bray Wyatt vs Kofi Kingston and Curtis Axel vs R-Truth (IC Title).

This is the official theme song...

Cody Rhodes:

Pro Wrestling Syndicate have announced that Cody Rhodes has agreed to sign an exclusive contract with them once his 90 day WWE no compete clause expires.

This is almost certainly kayfabe, WWE have probably worked out a deal with PWS to further their stories, and have offered Cody's services to them for a time as a way to legitimize his firing from the promotion.

WWE remember Cousin Luke:

WWE have released a warm tribute to Gene Petit, who died over the weekend.

Buddy Murphy:

Update on the controversial promo (See yesterday). WWE demanded that the video of the promo referencing Chris Benoit be removed from YouTube within hours of the story of the content of said promo hitting the wrestling news wires.

No word on any punishment for Matt Silva, who portrays the role.

It has since been re-uploaded on a different account and I have updated yesterday's post with the new link.

Raw:

All the WWE stars wore pink last night to support a breast cancer charity.

Los Matadores debuted under their new names Fernando and Diego (Formerly Primo and Epico) they also had their mascot El Torito, making a return to WWE, although this time not the same man that portrayed the role at the 1998 Royal Rumble, in a 6 man tag match refereed by Sunny.

WWE have added their new profiles...

Diego.

Fernando.

El Torito.

Interestingly though, they have not removed their old profiles.

New gimmick for Wade:

WWE are working on repackaging English grappler Wade Barrett, he has been off TV for over a month and upon his return will be pushed into the top title stories. If he were to win the WWE or World Championship, he would be the first Brit to do so.

Mickie James on TNA career:

Rather vague response, that doesn't really answer the question of her future...

"I mean I really don't know. I'm not at liberty to say. I'm sure people can figure it out. "

Hall Of Famer delivers:

Trish Stratus has given birth to a baby boy named Maximus who weighed 8 lbs and 3 ounces. 

Congratulations... 

Mark Henry:

Mark Henry's WWE return has been delayed due to the death of a relative.

New Jack offends:

New Jack working as a manager said he was going to beat every fan in the room to avenge the death of Trayvon Martin, who was shot and killed in Florida last year, the promo went down extremely badly, causing many complaints during and after the show, which was in South Florida.

Blu Ray cancelled:

The 3rd Blu Ray release dropped this week is Survivor Series 2013.

Backstage WWE news:

Stephanie McMahon being referred to as the owner of WWE is the start of a future story between herself, her husband and her father (Mania 30).

Kassius Ohno is finally returning to TV.

Rey Mysterio is starting his ring work training today before he returns to TV.

McMahon's vs Rhodes:

The original plans to have a 6 man tag with Dusty Rhodes and his sons vs The Shield have been changed, with Dusty dropped due to his age, although Vince McMahon is said to have been all for Dusty getting in the ring. WWE are still nervous after what happened with Jerry Lawler last year.

Dusty will instead be the corner man for his boys.

WWE deal:

WWE have paired with Pizza company Tortino's, you can win a copy of 2K14 whenever you buy a pizza, and also WWE live tickets.

The Undertaker:

WWE have revealed the full story behind the cryptic tweets of last week, they have hired comic book writer Todd McFarlane to create a series of statues of WWE legends, Taker will be the first.

850 will be made, and individually numbered and will be priced at $295. They go on sale on December 6.

Here it is.

QUESTION OF THE DAY...

Does Wade Barrett need a new character to become a top level star???