Today's News

WWE sign veteran:

WWE have elected Laureen Ong onto their board of directors. She is best known for launching the National Geographic channel, but has more recently worked for the Travel Network. WWE cite her 30 years of experience in global media as a vital addition to their board of executives for their further growth.

Sheamus:

Sheamus will defend the US Title vs Alberto Del Rio on Main Event tonight, and has also joined the BattleGround Battle Royal.

BattleGround:

Jack Swagger vs Rusev is expected to be added to the card after Zeb Colter issued a challenge on Raw. Swagger was not there in person due to his criminal convictions, he cannot enter Canada.

Raw:

Santino Marella was backstage, but the retirement announcement did not take place.

Jerry Lawler had an emotional night, returning to the venue of his heart attack.

Sylvain Grenier was a backstage guest.

Santino Marella:

Mick Foley has praised Santino on his Facebook...

''THANK YOU SANTINO

I heard that Santino Marella announced last night in Toronto that his in-ring days might be winding down due to another neck injury. If so, I'd like to send out a special thank you. Thank you Santino, for making me run upstairs to find the source of my children's huge waves of laughter, to see your dance off with Vladimir Koslov - reminding me what it was I loved about wrestling, at a time when I had briefly stopped watching. Thank you Santino, for making me jump up from Chris Giordano's couch and cheer you on out loud while watching the 2012 Elimination Chamber, Thank you for giving me one last great in-ring moment when The Sock met The Cobra - a clash for the ages. Thank you Santino Marella - WWE Universe - you entertaining somanagun! Feel free to share your favorite Santino moment.` I, for one, will be eagerly awaiting a "Best of Santino" on #WWECountdown.''

WWE dig on Raw:

The Miz's reference to Johnny Russo was a jibe at Vince Russo, former creative writer for WWE and WCW.

CM Punk to WWE:

AJ Lee's WWE return has raised hopes for a change in the status of CM Punk, further heightened by WWE featuring him on their Network today, however WWE say they are still not in contact with their former champion, and his status is unchanged at this time.

Wyatt's:

WWE.Com are celebrating the Wyatt's first full year on the main roster today.

Sting:

Sting is teasing something, he tweeted the date 7.14.14 earlier today, that is next Monday. What could it mean???