Sources close to Batista say he feels let down and unhappy with his WWE return, but will return, for one more match. He wants Triple H at WrestleMania 31 in a retirement match, he reportedly would come back to work the full build up to the event, and would then say goodbye to wrestling for good. WWE officials have refused to say whether or not they are considering the idea. Batista told Chris Jericho on his podcast that it was not WrestleMania, but the following nights Raw that maddened him, he did not like the way Bryan was booked, calling the no-selling of the injuries suffered at Mania ''Garbage'' creatively, and made him and Randy Orton look weak as a result, he, however lays no blame at Daniel Bryan's door, as he was doing what he was booked to do.
Jake The Snake Roberts:
Jake The Snake has been put into a ''Coma-like state'' because he is not able to take in enough oxygen on his own, doctors are concerned about the mass on his brain, but cannot deal with the issue until they bring the pneumonia under control, due to the amount of pain he is in, the medics felt keeping him heavily sedated would be the best course of action at this stage.
TNA star aims at WWE:
Chris Sabin is hoping to make it to WWE, saying it is a childhood dream of his.
Wade Barrett talks injury:
"…There is never really a good time to get injured. I felt like I was in the middle of a good run. I had some good matches, and people were enjoying what I was doing. Obviously, I also had the Intercontinental championship, which was huge in itself. There are elements of this happening that really did suck, but I want to be back and better than ever. I want to push forward. Eventually, I want to win the WWE world heavyweight championship."
WWE dropped:
A top hedge fund have dropped their huge stake stake in WWE this week, Citadel sold almost 800,000 shares.
WWE injury:
Solomon Crowe was injured last night, he performed a flying head scissors, but after landing did not move, he eventually grabbed for his leg, in a great deal of pain, and the match was stopped, he was taken to a local hospital, no further details as yet.
Jake The Snake has been moved to a different hospital for further tests and treatment following his medical emergency earlier this week. Jake, through his friend Kizarny, has cleared up mis-information about his collapse. He says he did not pass out on the plane, but was suffering trouble breathing, and a tightening in his chest. He alerted flight staff, who ensured an ambulance met them as they landed, he did go into a 24 hour coma, at the hospital.
Night Of Champions:
Sheamus vs Cesaro (US Title) is now confirmed for the next WWE special.
TNA stars promote TV appearance:
Robbie and Brooke discuss their game plan for the Amazing Race.
Injured star coming back bigger and badder:
Here is the new look Darren Young, who should be back on the road within two months (Photo).
TNA signing:
TNA have re-signed Manik.
Cena hints at retirement:
John Cena says the time for the next top guy to step up is now... "This is their moment. They have to do their best to capture it…It's been interesting to see the change in the business and how we recruit talent. The money and resources WWE has put forth with the Performance Center shows they are absolutely serious about finding talent, recruiting them and making them the best they can be. This way when they are called up to appear on 'Monday Night Raw,' they are ready to go."
Konnan:
Konnan has had his hip replacement surgery, and is now recovering.
WWE top 10:
World Title wins.
Injury:
Naomi has been off screen to have more work done on her orbital bone break, she is still suffering adverse reactions to the injury, and has had another procedure to deal with the issues.
Jake The Snake has now regained consciousness, following his health emergency (See yesterday). He was in a coma for 24 hours.
Batista adds fuel to WWE exit rumours:
Batista has confessed to his unhappiness, during his WWE return earlier this year...
"It was just bad from right off the bat. They said, 'We want you to come out and do this thing with Hunter and Steph and Randy,' and I was like, 'First night back and you can't give me five minutes in the ring by myself in front of the fans? I told them from the very beginning [making me a babyface] isn't going to work. They said, 'Nah, man. They love you. They love you. They miss you.' That's going to last for 30 seconds. I said, 'They want to hate me and I'm good at that.'"
WWE cuts:
WWE Magazine officially ceased operations today, the last issue will be released on September 16.
Hornswoggle interview:
On working with Vince...
"I did that for about 3 months, where I was his son, maybe longer, and there were days in the beginning where I would go, 'Oh my god, I'm working with the most powerful man in wrestling.' Then I realized that he's joking around, he's playing ribs on guys more than I am. You just realize that he is this billionaire, but still just loves this business."
On heat with The Rock...
"I told him [The Rock], 'I met you backstage the night you came back in [Anaheim], when you were revealed as the guest host for WrestleMania, and you thought I was a Make a Wish kid. You tapped me on the shoulder and said, 'Did you have a good time tonight buddy?' Then you walked off and you realized it, then you said to Big Show, 'Hornswoggle thinks I thought he was a Make a Wish kid, and I did think he was.'"
On shared views with CM Punk...
"When it comes to wrestling, I use that word instead of sports entertainment, I use wrestling all the time, because I am a wrestling fan. CM Punk once said this is still wrestling to us, this isn't sports entertainment to us, because we grew up on wrestling."
On Finlay...
"My old buddy, my 'Dad' Dave Finlay. He's still working backstage as an agent and producer, and he has helped me more than anybody else in this company. He has gone to bat for me more times that he probably wanted to, and that's because he literally cares about me as a son."
WWE pull new show:
WWE have already axed their new animated show ''Cheap pops''. It was taken down from .Com and YouTube ''Super fast'', but they did not tell the creator of the episode what the issue was.
Natalya schools Rosa:
Total Diva's are getting some big attention following their raunchy tease for the new season, with a topless Rosa. They will air a frank conversation between Natalya and the Latino superstar on the same episode, where Natalya chastises Mendes for her inappropriate dress at a Be-A-Star reading event. Rosa turned up with a skimpy top, which exposed her breasts from a side view. Rosa did not see the problem, so Natalya let her know, in no uncertain terms, why she needs to change clothes. TD also promise Rosa will share her darkest secret during the series.
Yeah... I know, but it's a slow news day...
Hogan wants Austin:
Hulk Hogan says he called Steve Austin a ''B!tch'' last week, and that he is ready to go whenever Austin is, he revealed they still have real heat for not working a match in 2005, due to his (Not sure if he means himself or Austin) health problems, and Austin won't let it go, and continues to moan about it to this day. He also called him a ''Nasty scoundrel'' in an interview.
He then talked about wanting Cena too, so probably self promotion again IMO.
Jack Swagger vs Cesaro was dropped from Raw this week, with RVD taking Swagger's spot in a last minute creative change.
Ryback:
WWE officials do not believe Ryback's claims of injury, but they expect him back on the road by the end of September. Ryback later posted a video of himself in Hospital, saying he has been working for months with groin strains and hernia's, and he wants to get them fixed so he can come back, and get to the top of WWE.
Daniel Bryan addresses WWE concerns of fans turning on him:
WWE seem to think that, not only will fans lose their energy and love for Daniel while he is away, but actually think the crowd will turn and hate him when he comes back. He says of the worries... "I don't worry about it. I'm not phased by stuff like that. I just think that … I'm not worried about the fans not being there. If they are, they are. I'm fortunate to be able to go out there. I just love wrestling. So if the crowd completely hates me when I get back, they I'm like OK, I'll do something else."
WWE vs AAA:
At this time WWE have not contacted AAA or Rey Mysterio about his appearance via video, at their PPV, or use of Alberto Del Rio within his 90 day no-compete window, and use of his WWE theme music at the same event. WWE have actually had no contact with Mysterio since contract talks broke down in May.
WWE Exec fired for having his hand in the till?:
Alan Rebhun was fired following WrestleMania for the dire performance at the concession stands. He hired a company that had went bust twice to control the booths, but the situation was shambolic, with no staff on hand to serve customers, lack of stock on display, and most notably, a large amount of money missing from the till at the end of the weekend. WWE do not suggest Mr Rebhun was responsible for the missing money, but are furious at the lack of research he did before hiring the outfit that ran the merch stands at their biggest event of the year, costing them an undisclosed but large figure.
WWE cuts:
WWE have axed former NFL star Shawne Merriman, and have also dropped the planned return of Tough Enough.
NXT:
WWE are planning on allowing Prince Devitt to use his real name Fergal. They are also very keen on bringing Ronda Rousey in, after she impressed many officials during her visit to SummerSlam last month.
Vince for Cena:
Vince McMahon wrote John Cena's angle personally for Raw. He wanted to make up for the crushing defeat he suffered at SummerSlam by making him look as strong as possible, wanting to avoid fans losing faith in their hero. He changed his match, putting him vs the Wyatt's and added him to a promo with the Hall Of Famers.
WWE injury:
Zeb Colter is hurt, although not from the attack he is selling with his absence from TV, he was reportedly hurt outside the ring at SummerSlam, although it is not clear what happened at this time, or what the injury is.
WWE vs The Internet:
Triple H killed Solomon Crowe's hacker gimmick, despite it's popularity, because he did not like it. Also WWE fired Slate Randall because he re-tweeted a fan who asked when he would be appearing on TV.
WWE stars pulled:
Daniel Bryan and Wade Barrett have been withdrawn from the European tour.
WWE hire fan:
WWE have hired the ''Shocked Undertaker guy'' from WrestleMania, to work for WWE.Com.
Charlotte:
WWE are bringing Charlotte to the main roster so they can give Ric Flair a reason to appear on WWE TV more often.
Hall Of Famer fighting for his life:
Jake The Snake Roberts is unconscious in a Las Vegas hospital. He collapsed on a flight yesterday and has not woken up since. Doctors say he has a mass on his brain, and his lungs are filled with fluid. The early prognosis is double pneumonia.
Photo:
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon meet 2 year old WWE superfan, Beckett, who can do this.
* Big Show, Mark Henry & Roman Reigns vs The Wyatt Family...
END OF SPOILERS!!!
Hall Of Famer health concerns:
Mick Foley is suffering too much with his back issues, and has cancelled his upcoming dates to have surgery...
"How bad is my back? Bad enough to cancel my #Denver date and Santa Claus school too. Hurting bad. Sorry #Colorado. I'm hoping to reschedule."
Better news for Sgt. Slaughter, he is now out of the hospital.
Ryback:
WWE have written Ryback out with an injury, to air on Main Event. Ryback says he needs time off to deal with some issues.
Renee to wrestle?:
Natalya has teased interest in a match vs the Canadian announcer...
"Michael Cole stirred the pot between myself and Tyson. And you know, Michael Cole wasn't the only who stirred the pot. Renee Young stirred the pot, so if Renee wants put her wrestling boots on and get in the ring and be a Diva, well, I'd be happy to school her a little bit".
She later said she was joking, and that she ''Loves'' Renee.
About time:
Sting says it is about time he made it to WWE...
"It feels really, really good. It really is about time and I'm glad to be here, grateful to be here. I keep talking about the reception I'm getting from WWE fans and also some of the WWE wrestlers on the roster...office people, the whole package. It's a class-A organization and it's definitely good to be back here rubbing shoulders with guys like...today it was fun to be with John Cena. Comic-Con, a few weeks ago I met Daniel Bryan. It's good to be meeting some of these guys...Sheamus! Really good. It's an honor."
Bad News Barrett:
Bad News Barrett is not expected to be cleared until December, but WWE have booked him on November's European tour, hoping to use him as a surprise bonus for fans on the continent.
Cena suffering career threatening injury:
John Cena may not have long left in him. He has been suffering for weeks with a shoulder problem, this has now worsened and furthered problems with his neck, WWE officials are concerned that he has visibly slowed down in the ring, and is in constant pain. This adds to the concerns of the top officials that as his acting career takes up more and more of his time, he may do as the Rock did, and decide to make the move to the movies permanent, probably sooner, rather than later.
Stable or no stable:
WWE are trying the Big E / Kofi / Woods group out as both face and heels on live events and dark matches, but still do not know where they are going with it, they want to do something that dispels any Nation Of Domination talk from fans.
Dean Ambrose will be making his movie until September 20, so, unless they run over schedule he could be back at Night Of Champions.
Daniel Bryan:
WWE do not expect Daniel Bryan to be cleared in time to wrestle on the European tour, but decided that the roster making the trip was light on top names, so added the injured former champ. He will likely cut promo's in the ring, but will not be involved physically.
WWE Network:
100 hours of WCW Nitro will be added to the WWE Network next week.
Natalya:
Natalya had a wardrobe malfunction on Raw, but the WWE tech guys managed to save her embarrassment with clever editing.
WWE losing two stars:
Rob Van Dam is working his last dates for a while tonight, and Ryback has decided it is time for him to ''Go away''. He says he has been dealing with a number of things recently, and feels he needs to take some time away to rectify the matters.
Raw guests:
Kelly Kelly and Maryse were backstage last night.
Total Diva's:
Rosa Mendes will appear topless in the new series of Total Diva's, in a scene with Natalya. The moment is teased in the trailer for the new season, but is pixelated. The Latino star has also revealed she is on the hunt for a husband.
Batista done with WWE?:
There are some strong rumours and concerned officials within WWE. Word is Batista has decided not to return to finish the rest of his WWE contract, and will build on the success of his movie to further his acting career instead.
GFW sign deal:
PWA Australia are the latest group to partner up with Jeff Jarrett's new promotion. Jarrett has declared his frustrations with how long things are taking to get off the ground however.
TNA's big decision:
If TNA go with the TV offer (See yesterday) they would have to cut back so far on talent and production that the promotion will be unrecognisable from its current form. At this time however, it is their only available alternative.
Hogan on wanting WWE to fail during Monday Night Wars:
"I was praying to God that wouldn't happen. I prayed to God that we would become the No. 1 wrestling show, and that WWE would thrive and stay the monster that they were. WCW might become a little bit [of a] bigger monster. I never wanted anybody to go away. I wanted two different companies so talent could have a choice where they could work and make big, big money."
New Alumni:
Former Heavyweight Champion Ivan Koloff, the man that ended the legendary record longest reign in history.
Daniel Bryan is on the advertised list for the next European tour, which starts in November, Bad News Barrett is also on the list.
Alberto Del Rio:
Alberto Del Rio is being teased for an appearance with WWC in Puerto Rico next week.
Raw tease:
Tonight's Raw will be visited by a number of Hall Of Famers, official tease...
* What will the Legends predict for Night of Champions?
* What will Cena have to say about his rematch?
* Will Mark Henry humble Rusev?
* How will Nikki Bella's new attitude pay off this week?
* With Dean Ambrose gone, what's next for Seth Rollins?
John Cena vs Bray Wyatt will headline.
TNA receive offer:
Not all good news for TNA. They are very relieved that the Discovery Channel's Velocity network are interested and have made a formal offer to host their programming, however, they have offered a quarter of the current financial income they receive from Spike, which may not be viable for their continued survival.
WWE injury:
The Miz was injured at last night's lives, he had to be helped back after taking a superkick and Zig Zag from Dolph Ziggler, he was dazed and needed to lean on a trainer to make it back to the locker room.
TNA lose former champion:
Bully Ray has now officially left TNA, his contract has now ended.
Hall Of Famer slams fellow inductee, reveals he is dying:
Superstar Billy Graham says he has 2 years to live due to complications from Hepatitis C, he used some time during his announcement to blast fellow HOF'er Abdullah The Butcher...
"The f--king worthless sub-human piece of s--t Abdullah. He never bladed me but as you know gave Hannibal Hep C which almost killed him and is going to kill me. The liver docs have recently told me I have about 2 years left then my liver fails and I take my final bump. So f--k Abdullah and I hope he dies a miserable death."
Kevin Steen:
Kevin Steen has started work at the PC.
Piper vs The World:
During a one man show Roddy Piper called Ric Flair as ''A$$hole, who can't keep his d!ck in his pants'' and revealed a backstage argument he once had with Vince McMahon, Piper claimed Vince insulted him once, leading to Piper telling Vince that he was a failed concert promoter, a failed bodybuilding promoter and a failed football promoter, and that the only business Vince has succeeded in is the one his daddy handed to him.
ODB has confirmed she has left TNA, and Velvet Skye looks to be following her out of the door, she has removed all mention of TNA from her social media profiles.
WWE lives:
Nikki Bella is working this weekend's shows as a face.
2K15:
WWE games will confirm the NXT roster of this years game in the coming days.
Petey Williams talks retirement:
"I hear about all of these guys getting concussions and neck injuries, and I watch their wrestling style, and I realize my wrestling style's a little bit harder than that, because I'm taking German suplexes on the neck, and piledrivers and whatever. I'm like, 'Man, I'm gonna be 33 years old; maybe I'd better get out now, and not have to be in a wheelchair when I'm older. My wife's due with my next daughter in a couple of weeks or so, and I just didn't book any shows in or around this time. Then I just said, 'You know what? I just gotta start doing different things in life.' You kinda have to look at your future, and ask what's really more important: providing for my family, being there for them, or pro wrestling?.''
He went on to state that he is going to become a US citizen next month, and will then start training for a career in law enforcement.
Rey Mysterio:
WWE are not planning to bring Rey back to TV even when he heals, but are determined he will not leave to go to another promotion.
Yoshi Tatsu:
Yoshi Tatsu is expected to return to Japan later this year, to join NJPW.
TNA:
TNA are resigned to losing their deal with Spike, Spike want to get out of wrestling, and told officials that TNA is a ''Lame duck'', they will give TNA until the end of the year to find a new home, and make the transition to another network, but will not renew in the new year.
SmackDown:
WWE and SyFy have officially confirmed SmackDown is moving to Thursday nights.
Cena blames WWE:
John Cena has hinted that the reason he will not turn heel is WWE...
"[It will] never happen. Oh I've got it in me for sure... I do what they tell me, boss."
"The thing is, I watch the old tapes of myself, WCW, and it's embarrassing because towards the end I was getting to where it was embarrassing to kind of like be in there and then I watch the TNA (Wrestling) stuff and that was a nightmare. I tried to get in there. I was in the middle of the back surgeries trying to keep up. The doctors would say 'you'll be fine' but to watch it now is embarrassing. Not that Vince would want this, not that Triple H would want this but I keep telling everybody that my goal, because I'm not in pain anymore, that my goal would be to get back in there, not embarrass myself if that's possible and have that one more match. And if that works, if that really were to work I would love to contribute and participate and do some stuff because I miss it so much."
Sting on one more match:
"If that can't happen [Undertaker match], Triple H, I think. I just would like to have one more match. I would love to say I had one match under the WWE banner and, of course, WrestleMania. Who wouldn't want to say that they wrestled at WrestleMania at least one time."
Heyman blasts WWE over Punk:
"They never wanted CM Punk to begin with. When I was in Louisville, doing WWE Developmental, they sent CM Punk down to me so I could fire him. Every week I would send memos to guys who were in charge of the Raw and SmackDown rosters saying: 'You have a main eventer down here; someone scoop him up' and no one would take him for a year—to the point when we launched ECW in WWE, I brought him with me because no one else on Raw and SmackDown even wanted him."
He went on to say that everything Punk achieved was in spite of the WWE machine, not because of it.
New baby:
WWE Alum Stacy Keibler gave birth this week, to a baby girl named Ava Grace, congratulations.
Jake The Snake talks sobriety:
"I had completely given up. But I finally reached that point. I'd gotten out of the ring because I was just so bad physically, I couldn't get out of a chair, much less get in a ring. So it was over and I was waiting to die. Then my buddy (DDP) reached out. He said, 'I'll take care of your bills. You don't have to pay rent. I'm going to feed you the best food on the planet. I'm going to help you lose 75 pounds,' … and I'd already lost 10 pounds when he hit me with that. I jumped on that. For me to lose 10 pounds, it was a miracle. It was the first positive thing that had happened to me in 10 years."
SmackDown:
Tom Phillips has been promoted to the SmackDown announce team.
Rosa Mendes:
Rosa Mendes has only ever won one singles match in her entire WWE career, and that was by DQ, she wants to change that...
"I would like to win a match. I haven't won a match yet on TV and a victory would be really nice. It would be a great accomplishment. So that's my dream right now. To have a run for the Divas title, I would love to have that."
WWE injury:
Dolph Ziggler suffered a deep cut to his knee at a live show last night.
Stable survives:
WWE have resurrected the Kofi / Big E. / Xavier Woods group at this weeks lives. They had dropped the idea, after people started comparing it to the Nation Of Domination.
WWE Top 10 Intercontinental Championship changes:
TNA cutting:
TNA have released a number of office staff this weekend.
Mick Foley talks career injuries:
"I knew when I got involved with professional wrestling, participating in the style I chose to use, that back pains were just going to come with the territory. From a 1994 disc herniation that had back specialists throwing around the term "partial paralysis", to my struggles with sciatic nerve pain over the last 17 years, back pain has been pretty constant in my life. But after spending half of my family Disney World vacation in bed – literally not able to get out of bed, I realize I am going to have to do something. A couple years ago, a respected neurosurgeon told me that I simply had too many issues with my back - skeletal, neurological, etc., - and there was no one operation that was going to be the answer to relieving my pain. But as the Godfather told me once, "limpin ain't easy" - and after 17 years of doing it, I think it's about time I sought out a second opinion."
NXT injury:
Kendall Skye has returned to NXT following a broken wrist.
Evan Bourne has revealed the WWE referee's were used as snitches, and asked to report talent to the office for any rule infractions. ''Every now and then they try and get the referees to be snitches on us. Not the agents, in the Talent Relations chain, someone would leverage a referee for information. I always felt like that might have been a thing that went on." He also revealed Referee's were paid financial bonuses for DQ'ing wrestlers on the house show circuit... "Referees weren't always with wrestlers. On the house shows they would do the ring crew so they would travel completely separately. There was certainly... they'd try to pit us against each other. They did stuff like, if you're doing something totally illegal, like if you have a 5 count in the corner and you're punching the guy, the ref counts to 5 and he disqualifies you. He got a bonus for that DQ because he followed the rules and we didn't. I'm dead serious, that was a thing. They would bonus the ref for applying the rule set." He has been taking some heat for his comments on Twitter, leading to another former star, Tyler Reks, backing his statements up, as ''Not claims, but truths''.
TNA sign new deal:
TNA have landed a TV deal in Africa via SuperSport.
TNA star leaves:
ODB is accepting indy dates, she has left TNA this week.
They're Baaack:
The Spirit Squad (Sans Dolph Ziggler) are reuniting for Chikara's next king of the trio's tournament.
Bad sign for TNA:
TNA lost 24% of the viewers for their first Wednesday night episode, vs the last Thursday episode of Impact. TNA are putting it down to fans not yet being used to the change of night.
Daniel Bryan:
WWE are playing down reports that Daniel Bryan needs more surgery, saying evaluations are still ongoing.
Second WWE star snubs challenge:
Justin Roberts followed RVD in refusing to do the ice challenge, but unlike RVD did offer proof that he donated money to the cause. One man that did do it, after accepting the challenge from his wife Michelle McCool, seconds after he poured the water on her, was The Undertaker.
Chavo Guerrero blasts WWE:
In response to wanting to sign an Olympian and push him as the next Rey Mysterio... "I love when ppl sat they are the next @reymysterio makes me laugh out loud!! As many have found out, there is only 1 Mysterio!! #thebest619 Or when ppl say WWE is grooming me to be the next @Reymysterio HAHAHAHA! Rey is a one & only. No one else like him!"
WWE vs Rey:
It is reported that WWE are prepared to extend Rey Mysterio's WWE deal for another year, depending on how much time he misses with his current injury.
Alberto Del Rio:
The ongoing lawsuit between a former WWE employee and Big Show played a part in the decision to cut Alberto Del Rio. Big Show was involved physically with a staffer last year, and he is suing for the damage he suffered, WWE felt letting this slide would add weight to the case he is making against them, and Big Show.
Roman Reigns:
Do not expect Roman Reigns to get into the title matches before next years WrestleMania, probably meaning he will win the Royal Rumble. WWE feel it would be counter productive to put him up against Lesnar now, and need to keep building him up going into Mania, where the win would mean more.
Kurt Angle telephoned Triple H personally to discuss returning to the promotion, but was not able to agree terms. He then telephoned Vince McMahon who told him that Triple H runs talent relations and he would need to speak to him about coming back. Triple H heard about Angle trying to go over his head, and is said to be very upset at the lack of respect, so Mr. Angle's hopes of a WWE return seem a little slimmer than they already were due to his damaged body.
Angle is not the only one, WWE have little to no interest in bringing Bully Ray back, mainly due to a personal feud with Randy Orton, but his age is also said to be a factor.
Bella's:
Total Diva's asked for the Bella Twins to be split up, to add to their show's dynamic, they have also confirmed that Rosa Mendes will be the lead antagonist on the next season, as Summer Rae missed a lot of the filming whilst making a movie.
Alberto Del Rio:
Alberto Del Rio is coming back to America, he is ready to speak out, and he plans to defy the WWE ban on him working in the States, after advice from his lawyer confirmed what he believed, the ban is non constitutional and would be deemed illegal if challenged in court.
Some of what he plans to say is already being teased, such as...
* His anger that Cody Barbierri is still employed by WWE.
* Triple H telling him to keep quiet and they would bring him back in a few months.
* His rejection of a WWE return.
* The support from top WWE names, including John Cena, Randy Orton and Big Show, who all promised to get him back as soon as is possible.
Stay there:
WWE do not feel Dean Ambrose is a main event player, despite his huge and growing popularity. Probably because he can't do the same move 25 times in a single match.
HHH / Vince feud:
Alberto Del Rio's situation is being reported as another sign of the feud going on behind the curtain, between Triple H and Vince McMahon. McMahon initially dealt with the issue by telling ADR to forget it and move on, Triple H went further and banned him, then fired him the same day, after threats of legal action by the victim. It is said Vince is not happy about Triple H taking further action, without consulting him.
Not just ADR though, Triple H is upset with Vince over Rey Mysterio. Triple H and Rey had a handshake agreement that Rey was going to be allowed to leave WWE at the end of his deal this year, and the split would be mutual and amicable, in the hopes of maintaining a good relationship with the former champ, and to have him as an ambassador in the future. But Vince went over his head, contacting one of the TR staff working under Hunter, and renewed Rey's contract by taking advantage of a never before used clause in all WWE talent contracts, whereas a deal can be renewed by the company should a star miss any length of the time during their contracted dates. Rey had been injured repeatedly during his most recent run, and WWE felt he owed them another year to make it up. Rey is refusing to work the dates, and is not cashing his paycheques from WWE in protest of the actions of Vince McMahon, also, should he take them to court he would need to prove he was not accepting payments from them from the day his original deal ended.
WWE movie:
Hulk Hogan will star in the next WWE movie. He will play a nightclub owner that is down on his luck, and in debt to gangsters, so is hired as a hitman to kill d-list celebs, namely David Hasselhoff.
Daniel Bryan:
Daniel Bryan will be out for another 3 months on top of his current absence, he needs elbow tendon surgery.
TNA star pregnant:
Christy Hemme is with child, she says she is due to give birth on New Years Eve.
Olympian rejects WWE:
Henry Cejudo (Pictured) had been promised the new top Latino babyface spot, taking over from Rey Mysterio, but his meeting with WWE officials to go through his deal, set for the SummerSlam weekend, did not take place, the 2008 gold medalist has decided to go to MMA instead, although he says he will consider WWE again in the future...
"I've always watched WWE ever since I was a little kid. But MMA right now is my No. 1 priority. Maybe WWE in the future, but as of now, I'm sticking straight to the UFC and my fighting career. It might be worth trying it out some day, but as of right now, I solely train and think about MMA."
SummerSlam 2015:
WWE have reportedly been priced out of hosting SummerSlam in Madison Square Garden next year, so will likely head to the MetLife Stadium instead.
RVD heat:
After refusing the Ice Bucket Challenge yesterday, Rob Van Dam is taking some abuse on social media. He however remains clear he will not take part in the craze, he also refused to confirm or deny that he made the donation to charity as a forfeit for not doing the ice water task, saying he will keep that information private.
WWE are getting some huge heat following SummerSlam. Apparently during the pre match brawl between Jack Swagger and Rusev the American national flag fell and touched the floor, this is reportedly a huge insult in the country and many fans were left outraged at the incident, not helped by JBL mentioning that it had happened during commentary. There are rumours that any flag that touches the floor should be immediately burned, that is, I am told, an urban legend, but it is considered grossly offensive and disrespectful by many Americans to have their national flag come into contact with the ground. WWE have not responded to the negative media the accidental incident has caused at this stage.
Possibly as a result of this WWE rewrote the Raw script at the very last minute, and had Mark Henry confront Rusev, rather than continue the Swagger / Rusev feud.
SummerSlam:
WWE cut a lot of the backstage skits planned for SummerSlam out at the last minute, including an angle for Mark Henry and Big Show, they wanted to concentrate more on the in ring action, and saying $9.99 a lot.
Main Event:
Michael Cole has replaced Tom Phillips on the Main Event broadcast team.
Night Of Champions:
Triple H has announced Brock Lesnar vs John Cena for the new look WWE World Title will headline NOC next month. Sheamus vs Cesaro is expected to be added with the US Title on the line.
SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:
* Jack Swagger vs Seth Rollins...
* Rusev vs Sin Cara...
* Randy Orton vs Rob Van Dam...
* Natalya vs Paige...
* Gold/StarDust vs The Wyatt Family...
* The Miz vs Roman Reigns...
John Cena appeared after the taping ended, to a huge pop, before taking a beat down from the Wyatt's.
END OF SPOILERS!!!
Canada to save WWE:
Despite charging $2 more than every where else in the world, Canadians are reportedly subscribing to the WWE Network in their droves.
Alberto Del Rio:
Konnan has revealed why AAA used ADR's WWE theme music. Apparently in Mexico, copyright laws are not as strictly regulated.
Kurt Angle on WWE return:
"I'm still in the process. My contract's up September 21st. I will say this TNA has been really loyal to me and there is an obligation there but at the same time have to do what's best for me. I haven't quite decided yet. It wouldn't be a surprise either way it's just I'm going to have to bear down right now and by the end of September I'll have my decision. I think it's always an open door. It's really about what you can give. What they want from you and what you want from them. At the end of the day you have to agree on all terms. So it really comes down to how much they want to use me and how much I want to be used."
Q - ''Could you work a full WWE schedule''...
"No not at all. I wouldn't expect it to. You know 15 years of hard pro wrestling and I went a lot of full time in TNA until the last two and a half years. I would hope they wouldn't expect me to do it. I know TNA does not expect me to do that either. So where ever I end up it's going to be part time."
Hulk Hogan warns Lesnar:
In response to being called Grandpa on Raw...
"If he [Lesnar] starts throwing my name around, him and [Paul] Heyman, it's like that old country-western song, "I'm not as good as I ever was, but I'm as good once as I ever was," or however those words go. So Brock Lesnar, you better start biting your tongue when you throw my name around. I'm getting tired of hearing it. I know this is all entertainment, but when he starts throwing my name around with my wife and my kids, he's crossing a line."
He also defended WWE from drugs claims, saying the current crop work harder than at any time in the sports history, and training, hard work, and healthy living are the reason WWE stars are as fit as they are.
Kamala:
Kamala has launched an online campaign to raise enough money to publish his autobiography.
WWE sued... again:
Yet another financial company are suing WWE over the TV deals, this time Victor Wong is taking them on, he wants all shareholders who feel they lost out because of the poor price they got from their TV contracts to contact him by September 23.
TNA receive stay of execution:
Dixie Carter has announced Spike have agreed to continue to air Impact on Wednesday nights for the remainder of 2014, talks will continue for the rights going into the new year.
Some fans were trying to add fuel to the long and often bitter feud between Chyna and Stephanie McMahon. They pointed out that Stephanie's attire was very similar to what she used to wear, and Chyna, who did not watch SummerSlam, asked someone to send her a picture to see for herself. When pushed for a comment on the matter she replied... "Whether I say something good or bad about it, someone will say that I'm hating on her". When asked why she wanted to see the picture then, she said... "(I) just wanted to see what she had on.".
Raw:
Former Tag star Rico was backstage last night visiting WWE. The new title belt was presented to Brock Lesnar, all other titles have also had the logo added to them. Chris Jericho vs Bray Wyatt in a SummerSlam rematch was the post show dark match, this time Jericho won. WWE have written Dean Ambrose out of the stories. They say he escaped medical personnel and is now missing. He will be filming a movie during his time away.
WWE injury news:
John Cena has left a medical facility in Las Vegas, WWE say he had been there since SummerSlam undergoing MRI and other tests following his match on Sunday. Fernando returned from his injury lay off this weekend.
Kaitlyn:
WWE Alum Kaitlyn has revealed that last years Survivor Series match played a part in her decision to retire... "It was totally a mess. I felt very insulted."
Bully Ray:
Bully Ray will still accept his TNA HOF induction, and Devon will stay around for a while yet, but it is becoming ever more clear to TNA that Bully Ray will not be returning to the promotion.
Sting:
Sting is open to a match vs Bray Wyatt, who he says he likes a lot.
Sting has had his face to face meeting with Vince McMahon over the SummerSlam weekend. It was the first time they had met in person.
Stephanie McMahon:
Stephanie McMahon has admitted to being very nervous before her match last night... "Out of character, I would say, Yes, I'm incredibly nervous because I just want to do such a good job,"
WWE star on her way:
Jim Ross feels AJ Lee is on her way out of WWE, he correctly predicted that she would lose her title last night, and says he feels she will now distance herself from the company.
Top TNA star leaves promotion:
Reports coming out of the TNA locker room suggest Bully Ray has decided not to renew his deal which expired this weekend, and will not return to the group. Further to this he was tweeting images of himself during his WWE career to his social media last night, possibly hinting at a return to the big time.
SummerSlam:
Results... Pre - Rob Van Dam by Cesaro... 1 - Dolph Ziggler bt The Miz to become the new IC Champion... 2- Paige bt AJ Lee to become the Diva's Champion... 3 - Rusev bt Jack Swagger... 4 - Seth Rollins bt Dean Ambrose... 5 - Bray Wyatt bt Chris Jericho... 6 - Stephanie McMahon bt Brie Bella... 7 - Roman Reigns bt Randy Orton... 8 - Brock Lesnar bt John Cena to win the WWE title... Notes... Nikki Bella turned heel on her twin sister. UFC star Ronda Rousey was one of many stars at the event, others included former World champ David Arquette, Fred Durst, Maria Menounos, Mike Tyson, Michelle Beadle and Linda McMahon. Former Diva's Eve Torres and Maryse were there too. The Ultimate Warrior's family did attend, Dana thanked fans for their Warrior tributes... "Thanks for all the Warrior tees and signs! Girls and I spotted them all and an orange Team Warrior sign stood out in the sea of #SummerSlam! Thank you WWE for keeping Warrior alive for the Warrior Girls. Thank you for everything. Dana xo" WWE have confirmed that they will end a six year stay in LA, and will be taking SummerSlam to New Jersey next year. John Cena was mercilessly booed as he was helped out of the arena following his crushing defeat last night. WWE had all kinds of issses with the stream, no matter what device people used to watch, there were problems.
Alberto Del Rio:
Alberto Del Rio did appear at AAA's event last night and blasted WWE as a monster called racism, he also used his WWE theme music at the end of his promo. Highlights from a TV interview he did today... * He confirmed that it was Cody Barbierri that was the victim of his slap. * He said of WWE... ''They can take my job, but not my pride and dignity''. * He said many people witnessed what happened, including a number of wrestlers, naming Jack Swagger as an example. * He confirmed the story reported online was correct, that he had heard about the jibe made in catering and confronted him asking for an apology. * He says Barbierri smiled and told him to suck it up. * He admitted to being embarrassed by his actions. * He revealed that he had had issues with Barbierri in the past, such as catching him talking trash as he was walking by him, pretending to read something on his I-Pad, but doing it out loud, Del Rio asked what he said, and Barbierri allegedly said he was just reading Twitter comments and held up his hand to high five him. The comments were derogatory remarks about ADR. * He revealed that Vince McMahon called him in to his office to chastise him, but that Vince said he should put it behind him, and everyone should get back to work. * He said he found out the next day he was suspended, and then fired by Triple H. * He says as soon as the news broke he was inundated by calls from AAA, Japan, and well known US promotions. * He confirmed he planned to leave WWE next February, as he was struggling to deal with the travel regime, and the schedule. * He says he is taking legal advice, as he has been advised that WWE banning him from working in the USA for a year is against the constitution of the country.
WWE vs AAA:
WWE are furious with AAA. Not just for using Alberto Del Rio within his 90 day no compete clause, especially as he did get into a physical confrontation, but they also aired a video of Rey Mysterio promising to join AAA soon, with the graphic #FreeRey. They video was meant to be played for the live audience after the show ended, but someone put it on early and it was played whilst the event was ongoing. WWE are growing increasingly concerned that they are being portrayed as racist in Mexico, and are worried that their growing popularity in the Latino market could be diminished by the current anti WWE atmosphere. Related to AAA, Jeff Jarrett no showed the event due to adverse weather, he couldn't make it to the show.
WWE star makes friend:
Titus O'Neill made friends with a homeless man over the weekend, he shared some food with the guy before getting talking to him. they ended up spending several hours talking, including Titus taking him to the WWE hotel to meet the rest of the guys.
Raw tease:
* What's next for Brock Lesnar and will John Cena respond to his crushing defeat? * How will Nikki Bella explain her turn on sister Brie Bella? * Will Bray Wyatt seek out a new target tonight?' * Does WWE have a new Apex Predator in Roman Reigns? * Who will Dean Ambrose go after first - Kane or Seth Rollins? Also expect the new belt to debut, Lesnar told a reporter he will not be carrying two belts around with him, a ceremony is planned to present Brock with the new gold..
Lesnar vs Hogan:
Hulk Hogan is upset with Brock Lesnar, Lesnar went off script when calling him Grandpa on Raw last week.
Backstage feud:
Vince McMahon and Triple H are reportedly feuding over the direction creatively for WresteMania 31. Vince wants Brock vs Rock 2 to headline, however Triple H feels it is time to start getting the newer guys back in the big matches and wants Roman Reigns to headline against the new World Champ. It is said that their is no animosity at this stage, just a sharing of different ideas, but as things get closer it could be a big test of where WWE is going, as both men are very stubborn, and neither will want to back down.
Davey Richards:
Davey Richards will be out for 4-6 weeks with his broken leg.
One more match:
Konnan is having hip replacement surgery because he wants one more match, probably for AAA.
CM Punk:
Reports that CM Punk was arrested this weekend are apparently false, although CM Punk is having some fun claiming he was locked up. It was blowing up twitter for most of yesterday, but no details of the alleged incident were available.
WWE to Japan
Dave Meltzer... is reporting that some WWE stars are looking at breaking away from the promotion and making the move to NJPW in Japan.
