As previously reported, Randy Orton appeared after RAW went off the air and delivered RKOs to Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble. Here is a fan video from last night’s Raw, showing off the run in by Orton…
-- WWE Diva AJ Lee is expected back on WWE TV sooner instead of later. She is taking some time off to heal from several minor nagging injuries. She tweeted a photo of a beachfront today to tell her fans that she’s on vacation.
-- Here is the latest RAW "Backstage Fallout", showing Brie Bella’s reaction to Daniel Bryan’s plan to enter the 2015 Royal Rumble.
Brie reacts to Bryan's announcement: Raw Fallout, December 30, 2014WWE announced at tonight’s house show in Madison Square Garden that Hulk Hogan will make his first WWE appearance in the arena since 2003 on February 27th, 2015. A presale begins tonight via Ticketmaster using the code MSGPRE.
Hogan’s last time in MSG was the the press conference where he announced he was signing with TNA.
Rob Van Dam recently commented on his Twitter account about his current WWE status.
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Birthdate: 08/11/1953 (age 61) Height: 6'7" Weight: 302 Ib Hogan enjoyed mainstream popularity in the 1980... Don't listen to Herb he's wrong but it's because I am in between contracts. Full time on the road=no real life. Associates < family.
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) December 26, 2014
During a hockey game at the VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan Wednesday night, a promo was aired in the arena for next week’s live episode of SmackDown billing a “returning” Roman Reigns.
This bolsters reports from earlier in the month that Reigns would be returning on the show.
Thanks to Aaron in GR for the heads up on this.
TNA announced today, via press release, that they will have their first TV tapings for the move to Destination America on January 7th, 8th and 9th. They will tape at the Manhattan Center in New York City. Here is the full announcement…
IMPACT WRESTLING’S DESTINATION AMERICA TELEVISION DEBUT TO TAKE PLACE AT NEW YORK CITY’S MANHATTAN CENTER
TICKETS FOR THREE NIGHT RUN, JANUARY 7 – 9, ON SALE DECEMBER 5
Also read: Press Release: TNA Officially Announces 3 More Tapings For NYCNASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 25, 2014) – TNA Entertainment today announced tickets will be on sale beginning Dec. 5 for three consecutive televised events, Jan. 7 – 9, emanating from the legendary Manhattan Center in New York City for IMPACT WRESTLING’s debut on Destination America.
“With the explosive sold-out crowds in New York City this past summer, returning to the Manhattan Center for three huge events as IMPACT WRESTLING debuts on Destination America was an easy decision,” said Dixie Carter.
Tickets for the Jan. 7 – 9 televised events will go on sale beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800.745.3000. Starting at just $20, tickets make great holiday gifts.
For an exclusive pre-sale code follow TNA President Dixie Carter on twitter @TNADixie.
For more information about IMPACT WRESTLING, including Manhattan Center event details, visit www.impactwrestling.com and click on Tickets. And be sure to follow IMPACT WRESTLING on twitter @impactwrestling.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Also read: ?Backstage News & Updates On WWE's Plans For The Hell In A Cell PPV - Two HIAC Matches?-- Randy Orton, John Cena and Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins, Kane and Bray Wyatt is currently being advertised for the January 27th WWE SmackDown tapings in Boston, MA.
-- As previously reported, there were recent discussions about having a John Cena vs. Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins three-way TLC match for WWE TLC. However, a source notes that there is talk about pushing Orton’s first return appearance back until the actual PPV.
Also planned for the PPV is a gimmick match between Big Show and Erick Rowan. The specific gimmick isn’t yet known.
Here is Bully Ray speaking with Bill Apter about his future in the business. Bully said that he listens to the fans when they say that he could have a successful singles run in WWE. When asked who he would want to work with in the company, he said it’s up to the fans. Apter mentioned Brock Lesnar and Bully seemed open to that or John Cena:
BULLY RAY IN WWE? WHO WOULD HE GO AFTER? THE ANSWER & MORE @THE APTER CHATThe following are highlights of the latest blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:
On Sting possibly appearing at Survivor Series: "My Twitter timeline lit up Friday night with the conveniently, timed info/rumor that Sting would make a 'surprise' appearance at Sunday's WWE Survivor Series. I have no idea it that's true or not and I'd have preferred if the info, true or not, would not have leaked out. I'm not a major fan of the "Jardine's" aka spoilers. I'm a Sting fan from back in the day and believe that if his first and perhaps only match in WWE is at WrestleMania 31. The man has earned a WrestleMania Moment without question."
Also read: ?**SPOILER** Update - 3 Names Possible For The WWE Survivor Series Psy-Per-ViewOn his prediction for the Survivor Series main event outcome: "If forced to make a prediction, I'd go with Team Cena winning the Survivor Series main event Sunday in St. Louis which provides WWE the opportunity to truly set the reset button and create some new scenarios that are due with the build to WM31 beginning to commence. If so, Im curious to see how HHH and Steph are repositioned as WWE needs star power and they provide that more than many of the talents."
On rumors of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC: "My thoughts on the possibility of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC have seemingly resonated among some. Lesnar is a true jock....not an entertainer....and in the UFC he can be involved in a main steam sport of which he covets while still making big money for working few times a year. I think the amazingly gifted athlete longs for the competition and to see what's left in the tank after his battles with diverticulitis. Perhaps with the additional TV dates that Lesnar has agreed to is for him to lose the WWE Title on Monday Night RAW where the most fans would see it. Who knows?"
Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com (click here).
-- WWE is officially advertising Brock Lesnar for the January 26 edition of RAW at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This is the episode of RAW the following night after Royal Rumble 2015.
Also read: ?Chris Jericho At The 2015 WWE Royal Rumble PPV?, Update On William Regal Scouting Talent, More-- Chris Jericho has been officially added to the WWE Live Supershow event on January 23. The house show will be held at Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey.
Since the 2015 Royal Rumble will be held in Philadelphia, PA, there is reportedly talk of using one or more ECW alums as surprise entrants for the Rumble to pop the crowd. This would also be done to hype the next ECW DVD that is currently being worked on. The DVD will be released in early 2015 so the timing would work out well.
Also read: ?A Segment For Tonight's WWE RAW Broadcast & News On The 2015 Royal Rumble TicketsWe'll keep you posted as we hear more.
UPDATE: Sources claim that Randy Orton will appear at WWE Survivor Series tomorrow night. We can report that Orton left Albuquerque, New Mexico earlier today. He has now arrived back in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.
Of course, St. Louis is the host city of Survivor Series on Sunday. Orton has recently been out if action in order to film The Condemned 2 for WWE Studios. It would make sense to have Orton return as a babyface at the event as he'd obviously get a massive pop in front of his hometown fans.
Also read: ?**SPOILER** Update - 3 Names Possible For The WWE Survivor Series Psy-Per-ViewSpeaking of Randy Orton, you can view photos some new photos of him and his real-life girlfriend by clicking here.
ORIGINAL: According to multiple sources in WWE, Sting is currently scheduled to appear at WWE Survivor Series this Sunday night.
As of now, Sting is only scheduled to appear on the pay-per-view and not the TV tapings. Of course, that could end up changing.
More as we get it.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Also read: More On Wade Barrett's WWE Return + WWE Changes The Brock Lesnar/RAW Plans, More-- Bad News Barrett is said to be about four to six weeks away from returning to the ring. Barrett has been lifting weights again but isn’t yet at full strength or his usual size.
-- As of earlier today, only one new match for Survivor Series was scheduled to be added to the show tonight on RAW. Plans constantly change but the match was scheduled to be a tag-team title match with Goldust & Stardust defending against The Miz & Mizdow, Los Matadores and The Usos. This has been in the plans for the show since day one. We'll see if that changes before RAW goes live.
-- Daniel Bryan spoke about his injury this past weekend, although there was not a lot of new information to report.
Bryan said he may undergo a second surgery, but there's a chance that he may not. There is said to be no actual timetable for his WWE return, as they are waiting to see if the strength returns in his right arm without surgery.
Also read: ?Brie Bella Says Daniel Bryan Will NOT Need A Second Surgery - Details Inside HereBryan and WWE are both hopeful that he will be back by January to set up a program for WrestleMania 31, however that is said to just be hope at this point.
-- WWE.com has added a new poll to WWE.com for a future episode of WWE Countdown, asking fans who they think is the most dynamic Diva. The choices are limited to only Divas on the active roster with the exception of Eve Torres.
This adds to the rumors that she is coming back, which began on October 24 when WWE filed a trademark application to the US Patent and Trademark Office for “Eve Torres” for “wrestling exhibitions and performances by professional wrestlers.”
-- WWE announced at last night’s live event in London, England that that they will return to the city for RAW and SmackDown at the O2 arena next April.
-- WWE returns to Las Vegas on January 17th for a house show. Tickets will go on sale this weekend.
Also read: ?The RAW Attendance + WWE Stock Continues To Drop-- The Independent recently interviewed Sheamus discussing his return to Ireland and more. You can read that interview here.
-- WWE.com has a feature up on Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero feud in the 1990s, which you can check out here.
-- WWE sent out a survey asking fans if they’d like to see a return of cruiserweight wrestling. The survey asked if cruiserweights should have their own WWE Network show or be used on shows like RAW, Smackdown and NXT as a special attraction.
Also read: ?WWE.com Asking Their Fans Who They Want To See Steve Austin Fight - Check Out The Choices-- Here is the latest edition of WWE Inbox, discussing funny backstage stories…
Exclusive Backstage Stories - WWE Inbox 144Despite Roman Reigns’ appearance on RAW last night, he isn’t expected back in the ring until late December or early January. As previously reported, Reigns had to undergo emergency hernia surgery just before Night of Champions and his match with Seth Rollins was cancelled.
Also read: ?Two Rumored WWE Night Of Champions Backup Plans For Roman Reigns?, Details Inside HereThe plan is for Reigns to resume his feud against Seth Rollins when he returns.
Source: PW Insider
The decision was made for Ryback to be back as a babyface is because WWE Officials feel that they're low on good babyfaces right now. He faces Heath Slater this Friday on SmackDown.
Also read: Backstage News On Brock Lesnar's Status For Hell In A Cell; Possible Reason Why Paul Heyman Did Not Appear On Last Night's RAWThere's plenty of concern regarding some of the talents who haven't been featured much on WWE TV programming. With WWE holding their latest earnings call on Thursday, there's some fear that another round of roster cuts may be coming up soon.
-- Curtis Axel made his first appearance in WWE in a while, losing a dark match to Kofi Kingston in between the Main Event and SmackDown tapings on Tuesday night.
Also read: Today's Wrestling Birthdays, Update On Tonight's WWE Main Event & SmackDown TV Tapings, More-- Tyson Kidd defeated Adam Rose (and the Rosebuds) in the other dark match that took place before the WWE Main Event TV tapings.
-- It was announced at the WWE SmackDown tapings that WWE will return to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on January 18th. This will be a house show and tickets are on sale now.
-- JBL worked commentary for the WWE Main Event taping. Whether this was permanent or a one-off isn’t known.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
There have been talks about turning Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble into stooges for The Authority and Triple H, much like Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson were for Vince McMahon during the Attitude Era.
Also read: ?Backstage RAW News - Who Were The Agents?, Visitors, MoreThe two currently work as backstage agents and were featured on RAW this week as they searched for Dean Ambrose and the Money in the Bank briefcase he stole from Seth Rollins.
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