Ric Flair News & Notes, Booker T News, Is WrestleMania AXXESS Sold Out Yet?, & More News

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-- Booker T’s Reality of Wrestling has announced that Road Warrior Animal will be at the Fantasy Camp on February 15. You can find more info here.

-- As of 12:08 PM today, WrestleMania AXXESS tickets for Hulk Hogan, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Shawn Michaels, Sting and HHH were sold out. Tickets are still available for Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns and Ric Flair.

-- Ric Flair was interviewed a few days ago for ESPN’s 30 for 30, which looks at Christian Laettner of Duke University. It will air in the spring.

-- Speaking of Flair, he will be at the March Monster-Mania Con in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. You can find more information here.

Backstage News On The Undertaker - A 2015 Hall Of Fame Induction?, WrestleMania 31 Plans?, More

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Source: The Wrestling Observer

WWE reportedly wants The Undertaker to be inducted into the 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame, if he chooses not to wrestle at the WrestleMania 31 event that weekend.

As noted in the past, if 'Taker does decide to work a match at WrestleMania, WWE officials want it to be with Bray Wyatt. They are keeping him strong due to this.

A potential Hall of Fame induction if he doesn't wrestle, guaranteeing him as part of "WrestleMania weekend" either way, is likely the reason WWE has been advertising The Undertaker in the WrestleMania promotional materials, such as the tour buses and production trucks.

The Final WWE RAW Location Before WWE WrestleMania 31 Revealed - Details Inside Here

During the house show in Los Angeles last night, it was announced that the March 23rd episode of RAW will be held at STAPLES Center.

This is the go-home RAW for WrestleMania 31.

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Major Backstage Update On The Undertaker At WrestleMania 31 + A Hall Of Fame Induction?, More

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Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

As noted recently, WWE painted up some of their giant WrestleMania 31-promotional tour buses with The Undertaker, which is said to be considered a strong sign that he will be working the show in some form.

As of right now, the booking plan is to have The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt at WrestleMania, as long as Undertaker gives word that he is willing to wrestle, which he has not done yet.

There's also a chance that he will be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame next year, if he is indeed done with his in-ring career, although there has been talk for years that he would retire at Cowboys Stadium -- which is the site of WrestleMania 32 -- since it will likely set the all-time attendance record.

Regardless, expect Undertaker involved in some form or fashion during WrestleMania 31 weekend, as he is under a seven-figure downside guarantee contract, and WWE wants to justify the deal.

A "King Of The Indies" Tournament To Take Place During WrestleMania 31 Weekend - Details Inside Here

The King of the Indies Tournament is coming back during the WrestleMania 31 weekend. The first version of the tournament, held in 2001 and promoted by the late Roland Alexander, featured Samoa Joe, Low Ki, Daniel Bryan, Christopher Daniels, Brian Kendrick and many others. The tournament is considered part of the inspiration for the start of Ring of Honor.

Also read: ?News On The WWE WrestleMania 31 Weekend Plans For WWNLive - Details Inside Here

Competitors have not been announced, but the tournament will run on March 27th and 28th at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. '

Backstage News & Plans For WrestleMania 31 - The Start Times, Match Plans, & Lots More

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

It was confirmed this past weekend that the doors will open for WrestleMania 31 at Levi's Stadium at 1:30pm local time on the day of the show. This means that activity will begin around 2pm local time, which also means we can expect a few matches on the pre-show.

Also read: ?WWE Hypes WrestleMania 31 Tickets, A Long Hand-Written CM Punk Note For Marvel & More News

With a four-hour pay-per-view, two-hour pre-show and a potential one-hour post-show on the WWE Network, WrestleMania is looking to be another seven-hour block of programming next year. Without the WWE Network, it will be a regular four-hour pay-per-view broadcast.

WWE Hypes WrestleMania 31 Tickets, A Long Hand-Written CM Punk Note For Marvel & More News

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-- A long hand-written note from CM Punk on Marvel's "Superior Foes of Spider Man #17" will take over the final page of the final issue that is scheduled to be released next week.

Also read: Backstage News On WWE Finalizing WrestleMania 31 Plans; Who Will Cena Face?

-- WWE sent out a mass e-mail to WWE Network subscribers with information on how to purchase tickets for next year's WrestleMania 31 event at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. WWE confirmed that you can buy tickets now at Ticketmaster.com with the pre-sale code: WWEVIP.

-- Speaking of WrestleMania 31, WWE is looking at around seven hours of live content for the WWE Network on the day of WrestleMania 31 as we noted earlier. The doors to Levi’s Stadium are set to open at 1:30 and the Network will be host to the four-hour PPV, a two-hour pre-show and possibly an hour-long post-show.

News On The WWE WrestleMania 31 Weekend Plans For WWNLive - Details Inside Here

Gabe Sapolsky posted the following on Twitter today, announcing the company’s plans for WrestleMania 31 weekend…

We are holding events all day on March 27th & 28th at SANTA CLARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FIESTA HALL 344 TULLY ROAD SAN JOSE CA 9511

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) October 29, 2014

This is just a few miles from Wrestlemania and Axxess. More info soon. Major shows will be on 3/27 & 28 in the evening.

— Gabe Sapolsky (@BookItGabe) October 29, 2014

The shows will likely include both DGUSA and EVOLVE events. The plan is to run a complete day’s worth of live events each day and to air them on iPPV.

Former UFC & Bellator MMA Fighter Training To Become A Pro Wrestler, Plans For WrestleMania 31 Tickets

-- The current plan is for the WrestleMania 31 tickets to go on sale the weekend of November 14th.

-- TMZ has picked up the story that Billy Jack Haynes is suing the WWE. You can check that out here.

Also read: Part-Time TNA Performer "Rampage" Says UFC Lied About What They Paid Him

-- Former UFC and Bellator fighter Matt Riddle (8-3) is making the jump to professional wrestling. He is currently training at the Monster Factory in New Jersey under Danny Cage, Blue Meanie and Bill Wiles. His wife is also training at the school. The following video was sent out making the announcement…

Matthew Riddle is a Monster Factory Guy!

No WrestleMania Rewind, Legends House vs. Total Divas?, More

-- There will be no new episode of "WrestleMania Rewind" next Tuesday (June 24th) on the WWE Network. Instead, a replay of the episode that features a look back at the WrestleMania 19 match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho will air.

Also read: ?Update On WrestleMania Rewind, Countdown & Legends House

-- With season one of Legends House now completed, the WWE Network will begin airing season one of Total Divas in the same time slot, Thursday night at 8pm EST. The Total Divas episodes will begin airing this coming Thursday night.

Paige Reveals What The Rock Told Her At WrestleMania 30

The official WWE website has a new interview up with current Divas Champion Paige. In the interview, Paige reveals what The Rock told her at WrestleMania XXX earlier this year. The following is an excerpt from the interview:

"I’m just taking every day as it comes. I have goals that I want to reach. In the long term, I want to be on the pay-per-views, I want to have my first WrestleMania match, and later on, I want to earn a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame one day. But I’m just taking it as it goes. I actually got some good advice from The Rock, who took me aside the day of WrestleMania 30, right before my Raw debut. He knew the connection that my family had and how hard I worked, and he said, “I just want you to stay humble and hungry.” Those words have literally been stuck in my head for the last month. Never be satisfied, but always be hungry."

Also read: Chris Jericho: "If I Never Wrestle Again It Won't Bother Me"

Check out the complete interview at this link.

PHOTO: Stephanie McMahon Meeting Over WrestleMania 31

Stephanie McMahon posted the following on Twitter…

Excited to be here in the Bay Area talking about #WrestleMania31 from @LevisStadium !!!! pic.twitter.com/Y5cZKPjBNt

— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) May 7, 2014

Backstage Update - Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H, WrestleMania 31

Source: The Wrestling Observer

-- WWE may add a last minute stipulation to Daniel Bryan vs Triple H tomorrow night. The match could be a no disqualification or a submission match.

-- WWE is planning to hold a live NXT TV show before Wrestlemania 31. It would be the last NXT event before the PPV and would air from AXXESS.

The Final Card For Tonight's WWE WrestleMania Pay-Per-View

Here is the final card for tonight's WWE WrestleMania 30 pay-per-view:

WWE WRESTLEMANIA 30
Sunday, April 6th, 2014

WWE World Heavyweight Championship - Triple Threat Match:
Randy Orton (c) vs. Batista vs. Winner of Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan

Winner Earns A Spot In The WWE World Heavyweight Title Match:
Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan

The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar

John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt

WWE Tag-Team Championship Match:
The Usos vs. Curtis Axel & Ryback vs. The Real Americans vs. Los Matadores

The Shield vs. Kane & The New Age Outlaws

Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal Match:
Names confirmed so far: Dolph Ziggler, Intercontinental Champion Big E, Fandango, Alberto Del Rio, Damien Sandow, Titus O'Neil, Christian, Sheamus, Big Show, Mark Henry, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Brodus Clay, Darren Young, Justin Gabriel, Rey Mysterio, R-Truth, Santino Marella, The Great Khali, Zack Ryder, Sin Cara, Brad Maddox and ????

Vickie Guerrero WWE Divas ChFinalampionship Invitational Match:
Names confirmed for the match: AJ Lee (c), Naomi, Emma, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Aksana, Eva Marie, Tamina Snuka, Summer Rae, Natalya, Rosa Mendes, Alicia Fox, Layla and Cameron

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Report: The Rock Rehearsing WrestleMania Segment

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

UPDATE x 2:  As previously reported, WWE contacted several major Superstars from the past to appear, in at least a cameo role, at WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans this Sunday.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin told TMZ, which was later confirmed by an official WWE story, that he would be taking part in the big event.

Now, we can confirm that The Rock is in town in New Orleans for a scheduled live appearance at WrestleMania XXX. We were informed that Rock was in New Orleans on Saturday and was rehearsing a segment of some kind that will be taking place during the pay-per-view tomorrow night.

UPDATE: The Rock posted the following big announcement on Twitter:

I've missed you New Orleans... #HomeAwayFromHome #GumboAndTequila #ElectrifyWrestleMania pic.twitter.com/dBoo8hDg6C

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 6, 2014

ORIGINAL: As previously reported, The Rock has arrived in New Orleans, LA and will be appearing LIVE at WrestleMania 30. As previously announced, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will also be appearing LIVE on the show.

Backstage Update - Sting At WrestleMania 30?

Source: The Wrestling Observer

At some point there was a plan to air a Sting video during Wrestlemania 30, then have him make his WWE debut on RAW the next night.

As of right now, there's no word on if that's still the plan for tomorrow night.

Backstage Update - WrestleMania Match Time Limits?

Source: The Wrestling Observer

According to a recent draft, the matches that WWE is planning on giving ample time at WrestleMania XXX on Sunday are Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan, John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship main event.

The Brock Lesnar vs. Undertaker match will also likely receive a decent amount of time. According to the draft, Bryan vs. HHH is scheduled to go longer than any match on the show.

The WrestleMania 30 Match Order?, WrestleMana 30 Tickets?

-- At this time, there are still discounted WrestleMania tickets available on Ticketmaster with some seats going as much as 43% off the list price. There are approximately 3,000 WrestleMania tickets left on Stubhub with the cheapest going for $13.

-- WWE has announced a 30-minute WrestleMania pre-show, which will be available on YouTube outside the United States. More information is available at WWE.com.

-- Here is the latest internal match order for WrestleMania:

- The Shield vs. Kane and the New Age Outlaws - Andre the Giant Battle Royal - John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt - Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar - Divas Invitational - Daniel Bryan vs. Triple H - Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. TBD

This will likely change between now and tomorrow. We shall see!

Who's In Charge Of WrestleMania Production?, Pre-Show Plans

-- WWE.com has noted that the two-hour WrestleMania pre-show will only be available on the WWE Network, which means international viewers can't watch it. There will, however, be a "Countdown to Wrestlemania" preview special at 6:30 PM ET on Youtube for international audiences.

-- WrestleMania is available on purchase on WWE.com for international viewers. It's only available for 30 days after the date of purchase, similar to other online PPV purchases. The terms of use for buying the PPV includes a note about the WWE Network (even though international users can't buy it). In addition to a six month subscription, users can buy a 12-month gift subscription without auto-renewal.

-- WWE employees working on WrestleMania have said that while Vince McMahon is present, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have been running the production side of things.