CM Punk Responds To Arrest Rumors

On social media this past Sunday night, mostly Twitter, there were some rumors being spread around that claimed former WWE Superstar CM Punk had been arrested. We have no idea where they began and never reported it here.

The rumors got out of control enough to the point that Punk actually commented on them. When a fan on Twitter asked Punk why people were saying he got arrested, Punk jokingly replied with the following:

“@thatnigga_juju: @CMPunk why everyone saying u was arrested ?” Because I totally got arrested.

Vince McMahon and Triple H Disagreeing Lately

Vince McMahon and Triple H have reportedly been disagreeing a lot lately over who Brock Lesnar will fight at WrestleMania 31. Triple H wants Lesnar to face Roman Reigns while McMahon wants Lesnar to face The Rock if he’s available.

Sources claim that Vince has a tendency to undercut Triple H and make him look bad. This could be just a “good cop/bad cop” mentality where Triple H plays the “good cop” to the talent.

Despite the disagreements, there are no hard feelings between them.

Fan who attacked Orton states why he did it

ENCA.com out of Johannesburg, South Africa, has picked up on the story of a fan attacking Randy Orton during the Cape Town live event, and the following is an article excerpt:

An over eager fan was met with a boot to the head from WWE wrestler Randy Orton in Cape Town yesterday after he jumped into the ring and hit Orton in the groin. 

Local wrestling fan Tshepo Sekhabi, who quit his job in Johannesburg to attend the event, left yesterday night's WWE world tour in Cape Town with a black eye and swollen face after getting kicked just under the eye by Orton.

The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is currently performing events across South Africa as part of its World Tour. 

Sekhabi (20) scaled the security barrier and easily evaded the events security guards to enter the ring where Orton was celebrating a victory against fellow wrestler Big E Langston.

Sekhabi had time to pause and size up Orton, who was standing on the rings corner ropes, before executing a shocking blow to the wrestlers groin. 

Orton fell to the canvas following the hit as security rushed in to apprehend the assailant. Security managed to haul Sekhabi out of the ring, but not before the ‘Apex Predator’ managed to cross the ring and deliver a solid kick to his attackers head. 

An equally irate Langston, real name Ettore Ewen, also had to be restrained by security from accosting Sekhabi outside of the ring.

Sekhabi was escorted to the casino’s security offices where he was issued with a five-year ban notice. 

In the offices Sekhabi, who said he doesn’t drink or take any drugs, eagerly posed for photos and willingly gave a statement to security personnel. 

Calling himself “Jozi, the wrestling machine” Sekhabi said he planned the attack before he arrived said “I just don’t like Randy Orton, this was an opportunity for me so I got up there and made a name for myself.”

Justin Gabriel heel turn?, WWE Network update!

- Jo Jo Offerman's relationship with Justin Gabriel could lead to a Gabriel heel turn if the story line on "Total Divas" plays out with Gabriel taking advantage of Offerman's naivety.

-During today's WWE conference call, Vince McMahon noted that all options are still open for the WWE Network. Vince said that rights fees coming up could be tied into the Network.

CM Punk's relationship with Vince and Brock

Credit: CBS Chicago

CM Punk recently spoke about his relationships with Vince McMahon & Brock Lesnar. Here are the highlights…

On His Relationship With Vince McMahon: “The relationship is certainly different and that’s something that’s always evolving. My relationship with Vince today is different than it was in April. It’s something that constantly changes.”

On Brock Lesnar: “There are a lot of people back there who say me and Brock are very very similar. Unapproachable, bad attitude. A kind of cloud hanging over our heads. But to me, he’s a sweetheart. I have no bad stories about Brock, yet.”

Y2J predicts Bryan will win against Cena

A fan recently asked former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho for his thoughts on the current number one contender to the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan, on his official Twitter page (@IAmJericho). Jericho’s response was simple, but encouraging. “Amazing,” exclaimed Jericho. “Next WWE champ.”

Daniel Bryan challenges John Cena for the WWE Championship at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view on Sunday, August 18th.

The reason RVD lost quickly to Del Rio

On Friday’s SmackDown broadcast (taped Wednesday in Corpus Christi, Texas), Rob Van Dam lost in under a minute to Alberto Del Rio after the ECW Original was distracted by the match official, leading the World Heavyweight Champion to strike him with brutal kick to the face. The reason for the match outcome was because Del Rio had broken a rib or ribs the night before in a match against Sheamus and was therefore unable to properly compete.

Live coverage of WrestleMania 28 starting tonight!

The live stream will be available on this blog either a few minutes before the show or as soon as it starts. Please join us at 7pm est, Thank you.

The 2012 Extreme Rules poster revealed!

The updated WrestleMania 28 card

Here is the updated WWE WrestleMania 28 card:

MAIN EVENT:
John Cena vs. The Rock

WWE TITLE MATCH:
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho

HELL IN A CELL MATCH:
Triple H vs. Undertaker

WORLD TITLE MATCH:
Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus

INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE MATCH:
Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show

There are rumors that Shawn Michaels will be added to the Triple H vs. Undertaker match in a guest referee/enforcer role. He’ll be on RAW this Monday from Boston, MA to further the angle. There are also rumors that Shaq may be involved in the Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes match. They may hold off Shaq vs. The Big Show to a later date though. We’ll see.

What The Rock's wrist notes said?

The Rock’s promo crib notes on his wrist on RAW last night said the following:

KRS to KPB
Innovator – Camo
2 reasons
Call out

John Cena pointed out the notes during his promo on RAW. 

Randy Orton Set For RAW Tonight?, Y2J/Kofi Praised, More

– Randy Orton is being advertised for tonight’s RAW in Portland, Oregon. It should be interesting as Orton is scheduled to be re-evaluated today after suffering a concussion during a match with The Big Show several weeks ago on RAW. Orton has been out of action since then and was forced to be pulled from the Elimination Chamber match. Obviously, WWE is hoping for the best today.

– Chris Jericho and Kofi Kingston both received high praise for their matches at weekend RAW live events.

– Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson and real-life boyfriend Alex Rodriguez were spotted at last night’s NBA All-Star Game.

VIDEO: Chris Jericho’s Weekend House Show Promo

Check out the video below to see Chris Jericho’s house show promo from February 24th:

Drew McIntyre's 'gay' gimmick?

WWE SmackDown star Drew McIntyre will be getting a new “arrogant playboy” gimmick. At a weekend WWE SmackDown live event in Honduras, Drew started the new gimmick and was acting sexual and flirting with male fans in the crowd. Before the match, he was seen blowing kisses at some of the males.

It should also be noted that McIntyre stopped the match at one point to comb his hair.

McIntyre wound up losing the match to Ezekiel Jackson.

Original Plans For Chris Jericho & CM Punk Revealed

According to sources, the RAW Battle Royal main event to crown an opponent for CM Punk at WrestleMania 28 was a last minute idea that came from Vince McMahon. Although WWE officials had been planning for months that they were going to do a CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho match at WrestleMania, they just weren’t sure how they were going to get there.

One idea discussed over the past several weeks was that Jericho would insult Punk so bad that Punk would eventually wind up demanding a match between the two. WWE officials decided that the storyline was too close to what they were doing with The Undertaker vs. Triple H storyline so they went a different route.

There were also discussions about fans who just paid to see the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view to determine the WrestleMania main events and having Jericho throw insults to get a title shot would devalue the Chamber to fans.

The updated & rumored WrestleMania 28 card

Here is the latest on the WrestleMania 28 card:

CONFIRMED MATCHES:

The Rock vs. John Cena

World Title Match:
Daniel Bryan © vs. Sheamus

RUMORED MATCHES:

Triple H vs. The Undertaker
Special Guest Ref. Shawn Michaels

WWE Title Match:
CM Punk © vs. Chris Jericho

WWE Money In The Bank Ladder Match

The Big Show vs. Shaquille O’Neal

WWE Divas Title Match:
Beth Phoenix vs. Kharma (Others may be added)

At this time, it remains to be seen where Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio, Christian, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes, The Miz and other regular stars will fit in.

The 2012 WWE Draft + Santino Marella Praised Backstage

– Numerous WWE officials were raving about Santino Marella’s performance at last night’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Jim Ross tweeted the following: “Santino 2nite a great example of talent’s maximizing their minutes on TV/PPV. Santino’s gotten over w/ humor. Fans like him. Simple concept.”

– As of right now, the 2012 WWE Draft is expected to take place on a three-hour RAW planned for April 23rd. The show will take place from Detroit, Michigan.

Anti-John Cena Signs Confiscated, Phoenix/Piper

– WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix noted on Twitter that the white wrist tape and plaid belt she was wearing last night at the Elimination Chamber per-view was to pay homage to Roddy Piper.

– Going all the way back to 2009, Sunday night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was the first Chamber-related event where the WWE Title or the World Heavyweight Title did not change hands.

– WWE officials were confiscating anti-John Cena signs during the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view last night. This comes on the heels of WWE selling anti-John Cena t-shirts.

Early WWE RAW Preview + Long-Laurinaitis Feud

– Tonight’s WWE Monday night RAW will take place from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The only thing announced so far is The Undertaker calling out Triple H. CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler and John Cena vs. Kane are the advertised dark matches. It should also be noted that SD talents Ted DiBiase, Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes, Sheamus, Big Show and Daniel Bryan are all advertised locally for the show.

– WWE edited out Randy Orton’s botched RKO on Big Show from last Monday’s RAW during replays in the U.K.

– Teddy Long tweeted the following last night in regards to his currently storyline with John Laurinaitis: “Listen, playas. I’m not going anywhere. And if @WWERawGM thinks any differently then he truly is as clueless as he looks. #Chamber”

William Regal then chimed in with the following: “@GMSmackDown @WWERawGM Perhaps it’s time for me to take over from both of you.I’m better than both of you and far more better dressed.#over”

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