Kane vs. John Cena Added To WWE Royal Rumble Lineup
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Kane vs. John Cena was announced for Royal Rumble on tonight’s edition of Raw Supershow.
Royal Rumble 2012 will take place Sunday, January 29, 2012 from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. We’ll have exclusive live play-by-play coverage here
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Zack Ryder Comments on RAW, Beth Phoenix Update, Belding Backstage, Perez Hilton Comments on WWE Appearance
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Actor Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding) could be seen sitting behind Michael Cole on last night’s RAW Supershow from Anaheim. Haskins also visited backstage.
- Several WWE Superstars including John Cena and CM Punk have been posting sponsored tweets for the new movie The Grey this week.
- WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix was in town for last night’s RAW Supershow but once again, did not appear on TV.
- Zack Ryder wrote the following on Twitter last night about his United States Title loss:
“So I’m not the US champ anymore. Sorry to let my Broskis down. I will make no excuses for tonight…I will be United States champion again!”
WWE has changed this Sunday’s RAW live event in Las Cruces, New Mexico to a Supershow with SmackDown stars. Matches advertised include Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton in a Street Fight, John Cena vs. Kane and The Miz vs. CM Punk for the WWE Title.
- In addition to Mr. Belding being at last night’s RAW from Anaheim, Chris Jericho wrote that some from the bands My Chemical Romance and Avenged Sevenfold were in the house with the legendary Rick Rubin.
- Perez Hilton wrote the following on Twitter last night regarding his RAW Supershow appearance:
“I LOVE that the @wwe had a BIG gay like myself on! Progress!!! #WrestlingIsForEVERYONE”
The WWE SmackDown rating from Friday will be delayed until later today due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The RAW ratings from last night won’t be available until Wednesday for the same reason.
- In an update on Tyler Reks’ Midcard Mafia series, he has now deleted all the videos from his YouTube page.
- The All Pro Wrestling promotion confirmed WWE signing Jody Kristofferson to a developmental deal via press release this week. Kristofferson had his APW sendoff this weekend after winning the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship. Kristofferson’s family, including his famous father Kris, were all in attendance for the event. As noted before, Kristofferson is expected to start with FCW next month.
- Mick Foley wrote the following on Twitter regarding his appearance on last night’s RAW Supershow:
“Very cool to be out there again, exchanging words and blows. Hope to see everyone in the Universe again soon.”
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Edge and the Four Horsemen Announced for Hall Of Fame
It was announced during last night’s episode of WWE Raw that Edge and the Four Horsemen will be inducted into the 2012 Hall of Fame class, in Miami.
Other than HBK, Edge’s induction will mark the closest a performer has been to active competition while being inducted, having only left the company in 2011. Naturally Christian will induct him.
The Four Horsemen will be inducted as a group, specifically Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham and manager JJ Dillon. It’s not clear if Ric Flair will be there, considering he is with TNA, but if Flair wants to be he will be.
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Brodus Clay Returns, Dark Match Results, Off Air News, WWE Network Postponed
- Brodus Clay returned last night in what may prove to be a controversial gimmick. He wad dubbed the “The Funk-asaurus” and had dancers accompany him to the ring, not too unlike the old Flash Funk gimmick. He defeated Curt Hawkins in a squash match.
- Prior to last night’s Raw going on the air Alex Riley defeated FCW star Antonio Cesaro, best known as Claudio Castagnoli on the Indy scene.
- Following the show Dolph Ziggler cut a promo in the ring bragging about beating Cena, but Kane interrupts, sending Ziggler for the hills. As he leaves CM Punk comes out and they brawl…eventually Ziggler, Kane and Jack Swagger team up on Punk.
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Maryse Speaks Out on Her WWE Release, State of the Divas
Former WWE Diva Maryse was a guest on the “Hit The Ropes” radio show last night, and the following are highlights from the interview, which you can listen to in full by clicking on the link below:
What she’s been up to recently with House of Maryse:
Well, I have been working on House of Maryse for about a year and a half now, so you know I’m very excited about it and I’m hoping we will be launching in the summer. Hopefully June or July. So basically House of Maryse is all of those little things that I love. You know I’m a girl and when it comes to fashion and you know lingerie, make-up, shoes. It’s just something that I love so I decided to create lines about it, something that would be creative and made by me. So I think it’s something my fan’s would love to have access to…. it will be available world wide at HouseofMaryse.com and available in 400 stores in the states also.
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Chris Jericho’s Cryptic Videos & WWE Future
Chris Jericho actually flew to headquarters in Connecticut a while back and met with Vince McMahon to map out his return according to the Wrestling Observer. These meetings were taking place at the same time Jericho was laiming that he would never work with WWE again.
The cryptic videos leading to Jericho’s return were WWE’s Social Networking Department’s idea. Several in the company felt that the campaign as too smart for its own good before they started airing.
During Jericho’s unique return at Monday’s RAW Supershow, people backstage were noting the similarities to the Dynamic Dudes character that John Laurinaitis played years ago.
Results Smackdown January 6, 2012 – Spoilers
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Air Boom, Big Show, Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, Drew McIntyre, Hunico, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Royal Rumble, Santino Marella, Smackdown, Ted Dibiase, Teddy Long, Wade Barret, WWE, WWE Live, WWE News(1) Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes beat Booker T to retain the IC Title. Ten-minute-plus match. They went back and forth at the end. Booker went for the Book-End, but Cody elbowed out. Then, Booker kicked him and hit the axe kick, but Cody kicked out. Book went for the axe kick again, but Cody ducked and hit a beautiful Disaster Kick for the win.
Afterward, Booker played to the crowd for a non-TV encore.
For TV, Cody and Dustin Rhodes chatted backstage. Then, there was a hilarious Santino, Ryder, Teddy Long, and Drew McIntyre segment. This set up Santino vs. McIntyre.
(2) Hornswoggle beat Heath Slater in an over-the-top-rope battle royal. Slater beat on him, then sat on the top rope. Hornswoggle slapped him, then Heath was about to slam Hornswoggle over the top rope, but Horny grabbed his hair for the win. Slater beat down Horny after the “match,” but Justin Gabriel made the save.
(3) Hunico (w/Camacho) beat Ted DiBiase via submission. An okay match. The crowd was not into the match until Hunico went for a flying head scissors and DiBiase hit a reverse faceplant. Hunico went to work on Ted’s left arm and the end came when Hunico used a submission pin-type move. He trapped Ted’s arms with his legs like the Rings of Saturn, then rolled him over for the pin and crossed his feet. Nice finisher.
Wade Barrett cut a promo saying Randy Orton is done and he will win the Royal Rumble while Orton sits at home and watches him win. Barrett said Orton may return, but he’ll never be the same. Enter Sheamus. They went face-to-face, then Jinder Mahal ran out to help beat down Sheamus. Sheamus fought back, but Barrett hit the Black Hole Slam to stand tall over Barrett. This allowed Jinder to apply the Camel Clutch.
(4) Santino beat Drew McIntyre.Santino won with the Cobra. Nothing special, just comedy. Afterward, Smackdown GM Teddy Long told McIntyre that’s strike two and next two could be strike three.
(5) Epico & Primo (w/Rosa Mendes) beat WWE tag champions Air Boom (Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne) in a non-title match. Good tag match with the usual high-flying and Air Boom offense. The Colons worked well together. I mean, they are cousins. Epico made the pin after Bourne missed with Air Bourne.
Announced for next week: Sheamus vs. Jinder Mahal.
(6) Tamina beat Natalya. The Warrior Princess dominated in a one-sided match. Tamina won with a Superfly Splash.
Next was the main event World Title match. In a pre-match promo, Daniel Bryan got too big for his britches. He came out to boos after a pop for Show. Bryan turning heel before our very eyes! Mark Henry was the guest announcer.
(7) World Hvt. champion Daniel Bryan beat Big Show via DQ; Bryan retained the World Title. Show went for the chokeslam, but Bryan positioned him for a front choke submission, which he turned into the LeBell Lock. Show escaped, then Bryan ran from the WMD. He got smart and got Henry to push him for a DQ. End of the show.
Afterward, for the live crowd, Show and Henry had a hilarious conversation for the crowd after Bryan left.
Elimination Chamber 2012 Promotional Poster
The promotional poster for WWE’s annual Elimination Chamber has been released and it features Sheamus:
Brock Lesnar WWE Return Rumors, Surprises In The 30-Man Rumble Match
If Brock Lesnar would return to WWE before his medical suspension is lifted, would he still be bound by it?
Medical suspensions are issued to protect the fighter; however, I’m unsure if it would prevent Brock Lesnar from competing in WWE ring. In order for Lesnar to return to WWE, he has to want to return and then be legally cleared of his UFC contract. Many in WWE are doubtful that Lesnar is coming back as Jim Ross made a very bold statement by saying he would be shocked to see Lesnar remotely near a WWE event in 2012. While WWE return rumors started the moment Lesnar announced his UFC retirement, we haven’t heard anything from Lesnar as of this writing.
Are there any surprises planned for this year’s 30-man Royal Rumble match?
I haven’t heard of any planned surprises for the 30-man Royal Rumble match but the company usually includes one or two every year. Christian will probably be a popular name to return although from what I understand, his ankle is still in rough shape. I do anticipate at least one name that isn’t a WWE regular to appear in the match.
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