Today's News

Raw:

Bayley returned, Sheamus & Cesaro (Tag) and Jason Jordan (IC) earned title shots for No Mercy, and Goldust wrestled out of gimmick on WWE TV for the first time since 1998 in a show dedicated to Bobby The Brain Heenan, last night.

No Mercy:

As well as the number 1 contender winners noted in the previous story, Bayley has been added to the Women's title match. To make up for missing her chance at SummerSlam.

Nikki Bella:

Nikki Bella scored a solid 20 out of a possible 30 for her debut dance on 'Dancing With The Stars'. She danced the tango to 'So What' by Pink and ended her routine with a nod to WWE. She slammed and then pinned her partner. All of the contestants were given a reprieve from elimination this week, but a double elimination will take place next week. Brie was in the crowd supporting.

Here is her routine...

SmackDown tease:

• AJ Styles defends the United States Championship against Baron Corbin tonight on SmackDown LIVE
• Shane McMahon to address Kevin Owens' vicious attack on his father
• Natalya to host a "Celebration of Women"
• The New Day to revel in their championship victory with the WWE Universe
• Jinder Mahal to address his controversial comments from last week.

Rhodes invited back:

Michael Hayes has responded to Cody Rhodes criticism of the return of Starrcade by inviting him to compete at the show.

WWE awarded:

Dana Brooke won the female award at Olympia this week.

WWE games:

WWE have named non playable stars for this years game...

• Lana
• Paul Heyman
• Ted DiBiase
• Paul Ellering 
• Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.

Young Bucks reveal WWE stars talk about leaving:

Matt and Nick Jackson say WWE stars reach out to them about life outside of WWE...

"Oh yeah … It seems like a lot of the guys these days in the WWE talk to us. They ask us questions and want to see how we're doing, and they see that we're doing well. So, I think that it opens up their mind like, 'hey, there's life after WWE.' If, for some reason, they get fired or they want to go away, they know there's a place to go where they can make a good amount of money."

Hogan on TV:

Hulk Hogan will discuss his court battle with Gawker on 'Objectified' this week.

Bobby Heenan:

Bobby Heenan died of organ failure, caused by his long battle with throat cancer.

Jericho snaps at WWE:

Chris Jericho was not told they were using an old interview by him for a skit on 'Story Time' last night. He said they should have at least mentioned it to him first.

Rock 'N' wrestling:

Chris Jericho's cruise business will launch on October 27. An ROH event called 'Sea Of Honor' will be held. Jim Ross, Raven, Rey Mysterio, Mick Foley, Ricky Steamboat and Diamond Dallas Page will be on board. 3 Fozzy gigs will be held and 3 taping's of Jericho's podcast will be recorded. Prices range between $1,299 and $8,381.

Bella business:

Chris Jericho is not the only star launching an external project. The Bella's own wine is now available through their website.

NXT event cancelled:

An NXT event planned for this week has been cancelled because of the recent storm in Florida.