Today's News

Shawn Michaels:

Notes from Shawn Michaels recent speaking event...

* He says he texted Taker right after his shock defeat at WrestleMania, and that he said he was OK, and seemed in good spirits, joking that he was going to sue the bus driver that had hit him.

* He says he and Undertaker will have some projects together in the future, away from the wrestling world.

* He spoke very warmly about Bret Hart, it was clear to those in attendance that their relationship is at a much better place than it was during their WWE days.

* He seemed to regret his attitude at WrestleMania 14. Many stars have commented about his behaviour at the event over the years since, that they worried that he was going to go into business from himself at the show, and that he allowed every one, including his opponent to believe he may not have dropped his belt. He also said he saw Mike Tyson practicing his punch in the back, and that he was not pulling and mustard off his warm up, causing him to worry about the real thing.

* When asked about the Undertaker's warning not to screw the show up, he refused to comment on whether or not the conversation happened, but did say Taker was not in Gorilla waiting for him to go off script, as he allegedly promised, calling that ''Internet folklore''.

NXT:

Many NXT stars are worried for their futures, after this weeks recent clear out. FW4 are listing many names that are on the chopping block. but WWE are not confirming, or denying anything.

There is some better news for PC talent. WWE have confirmed that Tough Enough will return on their Network. They will feature the stars at the PC, as they prepare for there future's with WWE, this will include stars that have not yet made it to TV. It sounds like it may be slightly different from the old format of the series, and will be more of a reality show, following the lives of the WWE hopefuls, rather than a competition. It will be shot on location at the Performance Centre in the most part, but will also probably follow the stars in their day to day lives.

The Menagarie:

Some details on those involved in the new TNA stable...

* Knux, the leader...

* Rebel, the female member, is played by a friend of Christy Hemme...

* The Masked Man, is played by Rob Terry...

* Crazy Steve, is Crazzy Steve Scott, a Canadian indy star that had a gutcheck shot in 2012.

* They also have a number of circus performers accompanying them, and wrestle with Carnival music playing throughout their bout, which was lit by blue and green lighting, similar to Sin Cara's lighting when he first came into WWE.

Bram:

Former Ascension man Kenneth Cameron has officially joined TNA, he will play the former best friend of Magnus, who has some secret to discuss with the former TNA champ. He was fired by WWE after assaulting a cop in 2012. He is also the son in law of Ric Flair, as he is married to NXT star Charlotte. His character will be named Bram.

SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:

For tonight's show...

* Jack Swagger vs Rob Van Dam...

* Alexander Rusev vs R-Truth...

Note, there was an issue with this and it was re-taped later in the show.

* Daniel Bryan vs Kane promo...

Note, there was a technical glitch during this, after Kane appeared on the tron, the audio to the big screen malfunctioned, and there was no sound for around 15 seconds.

* Sheamus & The Uso's vs The Wyatt Family...

* Damien Sandow vs Dolph Ziggler...

* Big E. vs Titus O'Neill...

* Dean Ambrose vs Alberto Del Rio vs Curtis Axel vs Ryback (US Title Fatal 4 Way)...

END OF SPOILERS!!!

Chavo Guerrero:

Chavo has been pulled from his Warrior's of Wrestling event this weekend, after he was rushed to hospital to undergo an emergency appendectomy, they managed to get him there in time to do so before it burst, but he will not be able to fly, or wrestle for a while.

Ryback slams Paul Heyman:

It seems Ryback blames Paul Heyman for his falling out of favour with WWE, telling a reporter...

"I got absolutely nothing [from that]. It's a time period I will not even think to look back on."

Nikki Bella:

Nikki Bella say's Wrestlers are not the best athletes...

"No, I'd have to say (American) football players are the best athletes. You have to run, be strong, be agile and have great hand-eye coordination."

Prince Devitt:

Irish wrestler Prince Devitt is now finished with NJPW, and will be free to decide where he wants his future to lie. WWE insiders say their interest in him is not a ''Dead issue yet''.

Low Ki:

Low Ki is finalising his TNA deal.

Ric Flair:

Ric Flair is not booked to appear at Extreme Rules as of today, but that may change.