Today's News

Singer wants Mania role:

Amber Rose wants to escort Goldust to the ring for WrestleMania, and Goldust says he is on board, re-tweeting her requests to be his valet.

Travis Barker, Kid Ink, David Guetta and Skylar Grey will perform on Sunday.

Wrestler threatened with death:

Rey Mysterio is reportedly receiving death threats in Mexico, following the death of Perro Aguayo Jr over the weekend.

WWE have, via Triple H and Stephanie, finally paid tribute to the lucha star, on their Twitter feeds. Perro's friend El Torito also shared his tribute, as did a few other WWE stars, including Natalya, and Damien Sandow. There has been talk between the top four officials (Vince, HHH, Stephanie and Kevin Dunn) over whether it would be appropriate to dedicate tonights Raw to Perro, 2 were in favour, 2 were not, so it is not clear at this stage if they will, or will not, air a tribute to the Mexican. WWE are said to be concerned that airing the dedication would bring further unwanted attention onto Rey Mysterio, and with his long held WWE links, could backfire, and could bring bad press upon them, probably meaning the dedication will not air IMO.

UK legend to Mania:

Paige's mum, Sweet Saraya, has withdrawn from a PCW event this weekend, and is on her way to WrestleMania.

Michael Cole reveals Mania surprise was legit:

''A perfect example was last year with the Undertaker and Brock Lesnar. When Undertaker's streak was ended by Brock, oh, my God, I was as shocked as the people sitting at the stadium that night inside the [New Orleans] Superdome. I had know no idea in a million years that was going to happen, and that was the reaction you got out of our call hopefully. I was expecting The Undertaker to kick out and I did one of my normal "One, two…" and I was expecting to say kick out and all of a sudden it was three. I looked at John and he looked at me and I mouthed to him off-air, "Is it over?" His eyes were big and wide and I said to myself: "Okay, the streak is over." I want those moments to happen.''

Hall Of Famer says he is retired:

Booker T has confirmed he has hung his boots up...

"I'm one of the lucky ones who made it to the other side and are able to enjoy the fruits of the labor. I'm finished. I'm never going to put my boots on again. I'm like a war veteran. I'm done. I'm going to sell all my stuff on EBay. I'm getting rid of everything. [Laughs] Seriously though, I've gone through that stage of my life, I'm over it. I don't get that itch to get out there and do it. I train with my students every week at my wrestling school but to get in there again there is no reason too. I've done it all, I've won all the titles, and I've been all over the world. I like to watch the young guys do their thing.''

Paige:

Paige's new boyfriend, Kevin, from the band A Day To Remember, has started to attend WWE events, and will appear on the new series of Total Diva's.

Raw:

Tonight is the last Raw before Mania, here is the tease...

• Will Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar brawl before WrestleMania?
• How will Triple H respond to Sting?
• Does retribution await Bad News Barrett?
• Will Randy Orton get his hands on Seth Rollins?
• Is Rusev afraid of John Cena?

Members of Roman Reigns family, including Rosey, will appear, to push the family legacy of the Mania main eventer.

Injury updates:

Eva Marie has started her return from injury, and is already banged up again.

Homicide will have his shoulder surgery on April 7.

Layla is back on the road.

Punk clearing out his closet:

CM Punk is asking fans if they want some of his wrestling gear, including a number of urns he used during his run vs The Undertaker.

WWE joining awards season:

WWE are hoping to legitimise their Slammy Awards by bringing them forward to the awards season. From next year, it will be in the first quarter of the year, around Oscars and Grammys season, rather than the last quarter, as it is now.

Hall Of Fame:

Kevin Nash is now confirmed, he has released this statement...

"I've been called just about everything, but this is the first time I'll be called a Hall of Famer. It's nice. It's been a long 25 years, but this business has been great to me. Without wrestling, there's no way I'd be where I am today. I'd probably own a strip club someplace. I'm normally not a guy who lets the past define him, but it's kind of mind-blowing to look back on it; all the people that have helped me along the way, friends and mentors – of course Shawn and H and all of those guys, but also Rick Rude, Mike Rotunda, 'Taker. It's really special, and like Frank Sinatra, I did it my way. Not to let the cat out of the bag, but I'm thinking of singing a few bars of that song at my induction. I think that would be sort of perfect."

Luke has revealed his partner Butch has had some real struggles over the past decade, but will be at the WWE HOF ceremony...

"He left me in 2002 due to sickness. He was in the hospital for 12 weeks, in a really bad state. He was in ICU for 11 days, arms strapped down and on tranquilizer. If I hadn't found him, a few hours later he would have been dead. He's much better now. After the 12 weeks he packed up and went home to be with his kids and grandkids. In 2010, he had a relapse and woke up in the hospital. They took his hip out, and didn't put another one in until 2012. He will be using crutches, but he will be at the Hall of Fame."

Goldberg snubs Del Rio:

Goldberg says he rejected an MMA fight vs Alberto Del Rio, which was set for May 8. He says it was too soon, and didn't feel right for him.

Joe to WWE:

Samoa Joe reportedly told fans at an indie event this weekend, that he has signed for WWE.