Today's News

Raw:

WWE used some UK wrestlers as part of Adam Rose's entourage on Raw last night.

Summer Rae returned, following her movie commitments.

Raw was heavily edited, some matches were shortened, but the main victim was Stephanie McMahon's segment, probably because of a long and loud CM Punk chant that drowned her out for a lot of her promo.

The post show saw Bad News Barrett playing the face in front of his home fans against Triple H, who was trashing the English fans poor hygiene and bad teeth, before being laid out by Wade, with his elbow finisher.

Payback:

The Shield vs Evolution will be an elimination no holds barred match.

Bad News Barrett will defend the Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam.

Hall Of Famer takes wrestling to North Korea:

Antonio Inoki will host two wrestling events in Pyongyang later this year, 20 wrestlers will be invited onto the tour, and he wants to take people from all over the world to showcase the different styles. Tae Kwon Do, and other martial arts and combat sports will also be featured at the events scheduled to take place on August 30, and 31 2014.

Another Hall Of Famer, Tony Atlas, has already expressed an interest in going on the tour.

Mick Foley tells WWE what it would take to get him back:

"I'll sign the legends deal if I get my own Santa figure & a spot on the @WWEAdamRose #ExoticExpress. Call me @WWE - make it happen! #RAW"

Photo:

Today is the third anniversary of the death of Macho Man Randy Savage, here is an image of the new WWE figurine to commemorate his WrestleMania 5 match.

Injury:

Former TNA star Jesse Sorenson broke his ankle in two places at an indy event this past weekend, he lost his footing whilst delivering a suplex. He will undergo surgery to repair the damage later this week.

Chris Jericho:

A female fan was injured at a music show Chris Jericho's band Fozzy were playing, when hearing about it Y2J went to sit with her until the EMT's arrived, then helped her onto the stretcher and into the ambulance (Pic).

WWE Alum lands TV role:

Eve Torres has landed a role in ''Matador'', an action series produced by Robert Rodriguez. She will play a sports reporter and footballer (For the American's Soccer), who is also an undercover CIA agent.

WrestleMania UK:

As part of the guest editorship of the Mirror newspaper in the UK today, Stephanie McMahon and Hulk Hogan were interviewed, THE highlight for me, and many other UK fans, is Stephanie revealed that WWE are having discussions to determine the feasibility of hosting a UK WrestleMania in the future, during this trip.

TNA staffer quits:

TNA's audio producer of over 8 years Jason Seeman, quit TNA with no notice yesterday. This has shocked many, as he was considered an integral part of the team, and was a well liked and respected member of the TNA family.

WWE financial issues:

A second investment firm have announced they are looking into what they call WWE's fraud over securities, and their poor business practices.

SmackDown:

SmackDown is currently taping in the UK, one note of interest so far, Bo Dallas has debuted as a heel, and used Trish Stratus' Stratusfaction as his finisher.