Today's News

New show:

WWE have TradeMarked the term ''WWE Story Time'' for the Network.

Ric Flair:

Cody Rhodes will be the first guest on the re-launched Ric Flair podcast later this week.

SummerSlam:

WWE are preparing to announce a major SummerSlam match this week. The PPV will be held next month. They are determined to show that Brock Lesnar is still their man, despite his UFC return coming this weekend, by announcing his SummerSlam opponent on Thursday, two days before his MMA fight.

John Cena vs AJ Styles is also penciled in.

BattleGround:

Natalya vs Becky Lynch has been booked for the next WWE PPV, while John Cena will face The Club in a six man tag. His partners will be Enzo & Cass.

Best year ever:

Zack Ryder says he had no idea this year was going to become the best of his WWE career, but promises that he is just getting started.

King returns:

Jerry Lawler is scheduled to return to WWE TV tonight, for the SmackDown taping.

First returnee revealed?:

Jimmy Wang Yang was backstage at Raw last night, having a meeting with WWE officials.

Orton finally ready:

Randy Orton is scheduled to start his ring training for his return at the PC next week. There is speculation he will be named as Brock's SummerSlam opponent.

WWE deal:

WWE have secured a TV deal in the Pacific Islands.

WWE vs Cody nixed:

Johnny Gargano has pulled out of a match, which would have been Cody's first post WWE bout, due to another booking.

New podcast:

Adam Rose says he will start a podcast soon.

WWE vs UK:

A business site has focused on the implications for Britain leaving the EU, on WWE's UK business. The UK is WWE's second largest, and biggest international, market. WWE told the report that their TV deal in the country is written in US dollars, not British pounds, so they will not be affected by a devaluing in the currency of the UK. They do however concede that a recession in the country may affect their Network subscriber count.

They also say they will discuss their future in the UK at their next quarterly business announcements, as there could be an impact on their live tours over here, but they refused to be drawn on the political earthquake that is going on over here at the minute.

Steph on Shane:

Stephanie McMahon says it is nice to have Shane McMahon back, as it was ''Unusual'' for him not to be around for so long.

TNA old boy scores big win:

Joey Ryan says he has sold more merch than the whole of the TNA merch store, via his online site.

WWE weddings:

Lana says she will marry Rusev in America on July 29, and again in Bulgaria on September 2.

WWE vs Nike:

Nike have objected to the WWE TM ''Just Bring It'', as it is similar to their catchphrase ''Just Do It.'' WWE have a month to respond.

In another link between the two companies, Romeo, formerly of WWE, has joined the employ of Nike as a superstar trainer.