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[timster]

According to a source within WWE, there is still concern over whether or not Bret Hart will be able to compete in a singles match against Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 26.

As of right now, WWE's "contingency plan" for WrestleMania, in the event that Bret is incapable of working a singles match, is to have Bret Hart and John Cena vs Vince and Batista in a tag team bout. The build up here is to Bret applying The Sharpshooter on Vince, but if Bret is not up to the singles match, WWE will be combining the two matches. At this point, Vince's preference is the singles match, but as I said Bret's health is of concern. If Bret decides he can work a singles match, then WWE will most likely book Cena vs Batista in a separate singles match.

[Rappy Veteran]

-- It is expected that Batista and Cena will make more appearances on each other's shows in the next few weeks, to build to their WrestleMania match. There is expected to be lots of cross-promotion in the coming weeks.

-- It is expected that the first name for the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame will be announced Monday on RAW.

[timster]

PWInsider.com is reporting that the official theme song for WWE's Elimination Chamber is "Rise Up" by Cypress Hill.

It's also being reported that in Germany, The Elimination Chamber PPV name has been changed back to No Way Out. Most likely, the name change took place as the name Elimination Chamber might appear to be politically incorrect in Germany

[Rappy Veteran]

Source: PWInsider.com

Fans have been wondering what exactly WWE NXT will be since Vince McMahon announced that ECW would end its run on Syfy and be replaced by the "next evolution" of WWE.

The word going around is that the NXT concept will be portrayed as a "reality" based series featuring new wrestlers who viewers will be able to follow inside and outside of the ring. Fans will be able to follow wrestlers from day one and get their personal insight, their background and goals, creating a different sense of deeper insight, etc.

As it stands now, the concept appears similar to WWE's former Tough Enough series with talent not only feuding with each other, but for the opportunity to become the "next" big WWE Superstar and move onto RAW or SmackDown!.

WWE has been pitching different concepts for the series and formalizing plans since the fall, but all signs to point to this concept being the nucleus of NXT.

As of right now, WWE has not decided what to do with the ECW Title. The belt may continue on as some are lobbying to keep the title, but in the end this will be Vince McMahon's decision. Some feel that they should keep the belt so that they can use the title for the undercards of secondary PPVs as an attraction.

[Mazhar]

I think its going to be HHH vs Shawn at Mania! DX has lost the title and have some heat with each other!

But then I see the obsession of HBK to face Taker at WrestleMania!

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

I doubt this will happen, but it'd be interesting to see play out:

HHH somehow ends up with a match against Undertaker at WM. HBK would become VERY jealous.

[Rappy Veteran]

whatever happens the Undertaker match this year could be phenomenal! :p

[LOC Veteran]

Not if the Undertaker is hurt again (isn't he always hurt though?) and especially if it's his groin again :(

[Rappy Veteran]

I would hate it if he is injured but I am interested in this Hart angle.

[Rappy Veteran]

In a radio interview with Boston's Mix 104 this week, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shed some new light on his upcoming WWE return, which is expected to take place this summer.

When asked if he plans on wrestling a match, The Rock said:

"How I would come back is a different capacity than what Hulk Hogan did or I believe Ric Flair is doing. Those guys are coming back to actually wrestle. I don't want to wrestle; I have no intention of wrestling a match."

The Rock plans on having a major impact on WWE programming and could serve as a semi-permanent RAW Guest host for the entire summer:

"I do have intention of going back and hosting the show. Hosting a show like that would give me the opportunity to get on the microphone, rip open the writing, and invite guests on to come host with me. We wanted to create something cool and big and fun for the audience."

[timster]

Justin Pels sent along the following: Tonight on RAW when they went to commercial before the Orton/Rhodes Lawler said that one half of Legacy would be facing the leader of Legacy. I'm no mathematician but wouldn't it be one third of Legacy? Also when Cena had Dibiase in the stf hold Lawler said that Rhodes was tapping out. Ted was in the match not Cody. Lawler sure has been making alot of mistakes lately.

Ashley Tucker sent along the following: Jerry Lawler messed up the Legacy names again during RAW this week. While mentioning the card for the Elimination Chamber, Lawler listed Cody Rhodes instead of Ted DiBiase as participants in the match.

Stephanie W. sent along the following: Just thought I would pass this along. I was watching Raw tonight when the participants of the Elimination Chamber match at the ppv were announced. They were announced as follows: Sheamus, Randy Orton, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Triple H, and Cody Rhodes(not Ted DiBiase).

Steve Golas sent along the following: Found another error on RAW. Right before the first commercial break for the Unified Tag Team Championship match, Michael Cole revealed that their would be a new champion by stating, "Who will be the new Unified Tag Team Champions? This triple threat elimination matchup will get underway when we return live to Raw". Just thought that I would send this along as the announce team continues to make errors.

David Sr. sent along the following: Watching Raw and noticed that right before the first commercial during the tag title match. Cole all but announced DX would be losing the tag belts by saying "Who will be the new tag champions we'll find out when Raw returns"

Justin Pels sent along the following: Tonight on RAW when they went to commercial before the Orton/Rhodes Lawler said that one half of Legacy would be facing the leader of Legacy. I'm no mathematician but wouldn't it be one third of Legacy? Also when Cena had Dibiase in the stf hold Lawler said that Rhodes was tapping out. Ted was in the match not Cody. Lawler sure has been making alot of mistakes lately.

Ashley Tucker sent along the following: Jerry Lawler messed up the Legacy names again during RAW this week. While mentioning the card for the Elimination Chamber, Lawler listed Cody Rhodes instead of Ted DiBiase as participants in the match.

Stephanie W. sent along the following: Just thought I would pass this along. I was watching Raw tonight when the participants of the Elimination Chamber match at the ppv were announced. They were announced as follows: Sheamus, Randy Orton, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Triple H, and Cody Rhodes(not Ted DiBiase).

Steve Golas sent along the following: Found another error on RAW. Right before the first commercial break for the Unified Tag Team Championship match, Michael Cole revealed that their would be a new champion by stating, "Who will be the new Unified Tag Team Champions? This triple threat elimination matchup will get underway when we return live to Raw". Just thought that I would send this along as the announce team continues to make errors.

David Sr. sent along the following: Watching Raw and noticed that right before the first commercial during the tag title match. Cole all but announced DX would be losing the tag belts by saying "Who will be the new tag champions we'll find out when Raw returns"

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ahahaha. stupid announcers. mc's gotta stop that "vintage" crap, vintage refers to OLD as in many years or decades, not old like last year or yesterday. it just makes him sound worse than he already is. Vince should just toss his ass to the curb. same with Lawler, everytime they are about to cut to commercial or a video promo, he looks up at the camera like he's about to get slapped like a bitch

[Jokerfella]

Did Brett Harte show up?

[Rappy Veteran]

We reported several weeks ago that The Undertaker is currently working through a lot of pain, and a new report by F4WOnline.com is confirming that 'Taker is indeed still having several pain issues in the ring. The feeling right now is that The Undertaker will be working a much lighter schedule heading into Wrestlemania 26 as WWE wants to ensure that he can wrestle at his best on the PPV.

There has also been talking of taking the title off the waist of The Undertaker prior to WrestleMania, as WWE management does not think that a title needs to be on the line for an Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels match. The creative team feels that there's enough drawing power in a non-title match between the two veterans, and that the company might be able to draw more with a separate title match on the WrestleMania card.

[Mazhar]

How about this (stupid) idea for WrestleMania 26:

Triple H vs. Shawn Micheals vs. The Undertaker

[Gio Takahashi]

Ugh. I'll be pretty ****ed off if they do another Shawn Micheals vs the Undertaker for Wrestlemania. it's already been done. what's the point?

[Mazhar]

Ugh. I'll be pretty ****ed off if they do another Shawn Micheals vs the Undertaker for Wrestlemania. it's already been done. what's the point?

The point is that it earned a lot of money and attracted many fans. It was the Match of the year 2009. So with business point of view, this match is perfect.

Moreover, HBK is obsessed in facing Taker again, and Taker says that Micheals was as tough to him as no one before. So with this approach, this match seems logical.

[timster]

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Shawn Michaels once again plans to take time off of WWE after WrestleMania 26. At this point, it's being said that he will make his return in time for SummerSlam.

[Rappy Veteran]

Vince McMahon stated during this morning's WWE conference call that the WWE Survivor Series title is "obsolete." He added that the title has "outlasted its usage" and that they do not intend on using the name going forward.

"We think that Survivor Series is obsolete, as far as that title is concerned," McMahon said. It was something that worked many, many years ago, in terms of a creative standpoint, various teams competing. That really is not advantageous as the consumer now looks as what actually they are buying. And it's such a broad ... Survivor Series yes, many years ago, was one of the original four pay-per-views, but it's outlasted its usage and it is one of the things in terms of rebranding, this year and going forward, that will be rebranded. No longer will we have that title, Survivor Series."

While WWE's new gimmick-themed pay-per-view events out-performed their 2008 counterparts, last year's Survivor Series took a sharp hit as the show drew 235,000 buys, down 26% from 2008 (319,000).

[LOC Veteran]

Why not re-name Wrestlemania also then, since that's obsolete also, moron.

[timster]

Austin Castillo sent along the following: On his twitter, Shannon Moore randomly tweeted 'Irish man remove your lips from Ass.' which many, including I think it's an insult to WWE Champion Sheamus. Just thought I'd hit you up.

Mike Ruocco sent along the following: I was just on MSNBC and they have the top 50 Biggest Bombs in TV History... the XFL made number 10. Here's a link to the page

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35249475/ns/entertainment-television/?pg=10#ENT_TV_blunders

[Mazhar]

In a survey sent out to the WWE Universe this morning, WWE asks fans what their level of interest is in the following potential PPV event themes:

Tournament Event: Single elimination "bracket style" tournament where Superstars would compete in multiple matches during the night to become the tournament winner.

Street Fight Event: Main events would include"street fight" matches where there are no disqualifications and pin-falls count anywhere. Superstars often compete in normal street clothes.

Legends Event: Match participants would include WWE Legends from the past.

Money in the Bank Event: The main event "Money in the Bank" match requires Superstars to climb a ladder and retrieve a briefcase hung high above the ring. The winner can "cash in" the briefcase for a championship title shot throughout the year. Qualifying matches earlier in the event will determine participants for the "Money in the Bank" match.

WWE Draft Event: WWE's annual Draft where Superstars and Divas learn which brand they'll be a part of for the next year. The Draft is often the beginning of new conflicts and matchups.

Battle Bowl Event: Random tag-teams compete together - sometimes arch rivals - with the winning teams being put in a 2-ring Battle Royal. The winner could potentially receive a championship title match.

Roulette Event: Main event match stipulations would be determined by the spin of a roulette-type wheel.

War Games Event: Teams of 5 collide in 2 cages. 2 participants begin the match with a new participant added every 5 minutes. This process is alternated between teams until all members from both teams are present.)

[Rappy Veteran]

there's only one war games and it was legendary!

[red.]

Why not re-name Wrestlemania also then, since that's obsolete also, moron.

Sports Entermania ;)

[null_]

Why not re-name Wrestlemania also then, since that's obsolete also, moron.

Except WrestleMania is almost legendary, it's a well known brand name for the PPV and getting rid of it would probably anger a lot of people.

[Victor Rambo]

Survivor series was a very cool name for ppv event.