Today's News

Rumour killer:

Reports flying around some sites that WWE are returning to a TV14 status are untrue. The story was started by a Reddit user, citing a story that did not exist.

Austin returning to the ring:

Jim Ross has given the biggest hint yet that Steve Austin is going to be back in the ring in 2016. He says after spending time with him this week, that WrestleMania 32 in Dallas would be the ''Perfect'' opportunity for the Rattlesnake to return to wrestling. JR also stated he believes WWE would provide The Undertaker with a ''Major'' match at the event, which could see him retire in front of his home state fans. (Sting???)

WWE getting main stream media attention:

Some major news outlets in the US have picked up on the concussion lawsuit filed against them by former stars, and WWE are receiving a large amount of criticism over their alleged treatment of talent. WWE via their lawyer released this statement in response...

"This lawsuit is virtually identical to one filed by the same lawyers in Oregon, neither of which have any merit. WWE has never concealed any medical information related to concussions, or otherwise, from our Talent. WWE was well ahead of sports organizations in implementing concussion management procedures and policies as a precautionary measure as the science and research on this issue emerged. We will vigorously contest this lawsuit."

Not all negativity though, Triple H's decision to break kayfabe to console a youngster at Raw this week has also been picked up, with Hunter praised for putting the youngster's feelings ahead of the show.

SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:

• The show starts with the ''Fired'' stars being given the opportunity to earn spots in the Royal Rumble match, via a series of qualifying matches.
• Bad News Barrett vs Dolph Ziggler.
• Rusev vs Ryback.
• Brie Bella vs Naomi.
• Erick Rowan vs Luke Harper.
• Daniel Bryan vs Kane.

Royal Rumble:

The Uso's have confirmed their participation in the Royal Rumble match. Other names were confirmed on SmackDown, but I will not reveal those, for SPOILER!!! reasons.

Booker T will interview two time Rumble winner Shawn Michaels, in the pre show.

WWE plan on offering two Rumble match spots to NXT stars. The names under consideration are...

• Adrian Neville
• Sami Zayn
• Hideo Itami
• Finn Balor
• Kalisto
• Tyler Breeze
• Bull Dempsey
• Enzo Amore

Sharmell interview:

Booker T's wife Queen Sharmell has given a video interview, discussing a number of different subjects.

Dixie Carter interview:

On chances of rivaling WWE...

"Absolutely, I think we can be in that position or we wouldn't be in business today. We've got some exciting things on the horizon and our television partners worldwide are really stepping up and are committed to growing our brand, and that's a big part of it.

In the United States, we have one, two hour television show every week and we want to be developing the programming and doing some exciting new strategic things to grow our company in ways that we've never even had the opportunity to do in the past. So 2015 and beyond looks very bright for us."

On dream TNA signing...

"I'd sign The Rock. I think he's a tremendous talent, he's a great actor, he can open a lot of doors for you. I've never met him but I'm a big fan, and I just think he's a super, super talented guy."

On importance of UK fans...

"The UK tour is truly the highlight of our year. It's so much fun. We have an incredible, up close and personal experience doing the shows. What I'm most excited about this year is that all three of the stops on our tour – Glasgow, Manchester and London – will be shown for television, so we'll be doing six weeks of television while we're over there, using the most amazing fans in the world as the backdrop to our television show."

TNA - WWE:

Abyss says he has no regrets, and would make the same decision today should WWE offer him a deal, and the WrestleMania match vs The Undertaker he reportedly turned down earlier in his career.

Also eagle eyed TNA fans noticed Sting wore his TNA gloves on Raw this week, an item you can still buy on TNA's shop site.

Hall Of Fame:

WWE have reportedly booked Maria Menounos to host the red carpet ceremony for this years Hall Of Fame.