Today's News

Rey talks backstage build up to losing his mask in WCW:

He says Eric Bischoff threatened him with legal action if he did not do the angle...

"I remember getting in there a day or two early before the pay-per-view and we saw Eric [Bischoff] at the Betty Boop Bar, at the MGM Grand [Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada], which is right there at the entrance and I remember I wanted to talk to him. And it was very brief, but I told him that I wasn't comfortable doing that match, especially, well, I wasn't comfortable losing my mask. And he was like, 'Rey, you have to do what you're told [because] you're under contract or else you'll be in breach of contract', so he was really getting at me that day. That whole week was a nightmare, man. He called my house and I picked up. And I guess he had heard that I wasn't going to show up and he said, 'Rey, you'd better show up' and again he mentioned the same thing, 'or else you'll be in breach of contract and it's going to get really ugly', so I did show up on the night at the bar and the next day, of course, showtime, we set up the match and we were good to go." Mysterio continued, "Eddie [Guerrero] did tell me, 'if you don't want to do this, we don't have to,' so he was backing me up 100%. I said, 'naw, lets just go with it. Lets just do it.' I want to say a match before ours, the decision was changed, and, again, they were just messing with me."

WWE / ESPN:

WWE are set to continue feeding ESPN with breaking news stories, as they did with Seth Rollins injury. This, they feel, will add to the gravitas of whatever the event, and will get the story out to a wider audience.

Cesaro steps in:

WWE have been hosting 1 hour masterclass training sessions during the current Euro trip, however, due to his injury, Seth Rollins was unable to hold his class, so Cesaro stepped in as his replacement. The other classes held so far have been by King Barrett and Ryback.

Goldberg ally calls on WWE to come and get him:

Forbes magazine recently posted an op-ed piece on the benefits of a WWE return for Goldberg. His friend and business adviser Uncle Louie has praised the piece, and said WWE should take note, as it would be money for all involved.

Goldberg himself says only a match vs Steve Austin would tempt him back.

Batista:

Batista will start filming the sequel of Guardians Of The Galaxy in January.

Heyman party:

CM Punk and Alundra Blayze were among the guests of Paul Heyman's family at the Bat Mitzvah of his daughter Azalea.

Reigns title run shelved?:

Dave Meltzer has confirmed that WWE planned to have Roman Reigns go over at Survivor Series, and finally become WWE champion, however, those plans have apparently now changed, and Reigns is not scheduled to win the planned title tournament at the event.

Hogan takes credit for push:

Hulk Hogan says he is the one to thank for Kevin Owens quick promotion from NXT...

"Well, I hate to brag about it, but I'm the first one to point the finger at Kevin Owens. I saw him on NXT, like his second match, and saw him just chop and beat and grind and beating his guy down and doing it the old school way and really understanding how to get heat, doing it the old school way and I said, 'that's the guy'. I said, 'that's the guy. I don't care if he looks like a wrestler [or] looks like an ice cream salesman. I don't care. That's the guy.'"

Raw:

The Undertaker is in Manchester tonight, and has traveled with the rest of the crew to the arena for the show.

WWE have also announced the WWE title tournament qualifying rounds will take place tonight, and posted their weekly teaser...

• What Wyatt Family havoc awaits in the U.K.? One thing is certain: The buzzards will be circling.
• Who will lay claim to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship?
• The Usos hunt for the WWE Tag Team Titles
• Will Dolph Ziggler get some much-needed retribution against Tyler Breeze?
• Is Paige underestimating Charlotte?

As usual when in the UK the show has taped early, here are the matches... SPOILERS!!!...

• Big Show vs Roman Reigns (WWE title tournament).
• Kevin Owens vs Titus O'Neil (WWE title tournament).
• Becky Lynch vs Paige.
• Dolph Ziggler vs The Miz (WWE title tournament).
• Naomi vs Natalya.
• Cesaro vs Sheamus (WWE title tournament).
• Dean Ambrose vs Tyler Breeze (WWE title tournament).
• New Day vs Neville & The Uso's.

Notes...

• Alberto Del Rio vs Stardust was announced as a WWE title tournament match for SmackDown, and Wade Barrett cut a promo on footballer Wayne Rooney, and mocked him for refusing to get in the ring with him, this may not be aired on the show.

Owen hits top spot:

Owen Hart's DVD is already the top seller on Amazon in Canada, a month before it's release date.

Belfast angry:

Fans in Ireland are cancelling their WWE tickets, angered at the no show of advertised stars, such as John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins, Bray Wyatt and Finn Balor. To rectify the situation WWE have allowed Balor to attend the event, added a match between Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens, and sent the PTP for a pre show meet and greet.

Nikki flying out:

Nikki Bella is on her way to Europe to join the tour, after taking a couple of days out to deal with a nagging injury.