WWE Teases Christian's Return!

WWE.com has an article up questioning whether or not Christian will be appearing at tonight’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event.

Greg Adkins writes, “Is he actually in Wisconsin’s largest city? Or is he pulling another prank on the WWE Universe? If he is there, will he compete at tonight’s Elimination Chamber? And what would his arrival signal within the ranks of WWE?”

He continues, “To find out if Christian will indeed reemerge to shock the WWE Universe, be sure to watch the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view live at 8 ET/ 5 PT.”

Edge to appear at SummerSlam? - Talks retirement, more

Edge stated in a new interview promoting his four-episode guest-spot on the Syfy series Haven that he would be appearing at SummerSlam. The former World Heavyweight Champion is scheduled to appear at Summerslam Axxess this weekend, but did not specify whether he would be appearing on the pay-per-view broadcast.

“I basically started shooting Haven directly from Extreme Rules when Christian won the title. So it basically took up the entire summer. I have an appearance at Summerslam and after that it’s some serious outdoor time. Kayaking, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, dog hiking, and whatever else I can find before winter hits,” Edge told TVDoneWright.com.

When asked if he intends to return to WWE, even in a non-wrestling capacity, he replied, “I’m sure I’ll make appearances from time to time like (Shawn Michaels) does. I’m not interested in commentating, but maybe at some point something behind the scenes if it didn’t involve the crazy travel. My days of over 200 days a year on the road are over.”

The Rated-R Superstar also says has some WWE appearances scheduled in Paris, France to promote a movie he shot last year for WWE Films, Bending the Rules (to be released in January 2012). He adds, “Beyond that I think it’s time to find out what retirement is really like and catch the Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam on their current tours.”

Top ROH Star At MITB & RAW + Ryan’s Return

– We can now confirm that Ring of Honor wrestler Jimmy Jacobs was backstage at Sunday’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view event in Chicago, Illinois and Monday’s Monday Night RAW event in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

There was talk of using Jacobs at Money in the Bank as a security guard in an angle to pull Randy Orton off Christian, but it didn’t happen. He also worked out in front of company personnel prior to RAW.

– Mason Ryan, who has been sidelined since late June to an undisclosed injury, is advertised to appear at the September 25 RAW live event in Lubbock, Texas.

*Spoliers!* SmackDown results for Friday 6/17

Below are the taping results for this week’s WWE SmackDown!:

Smackdown opens with World champion Randy Orton coming out and announcing his concussion but says that he doesn’t care and still wants a piece of Christian. Teddy Long comes out and says he doesn’t care and wants Christian. Long says he can’t allow Orton to compete. Christian comes out and says he’s going to win the World title this Sunday. This brings out Sheamus who says he beat Orton last week and he’s the one who deserves a title shot. Christian calls him Strawberry Shortcake and tells him that it’s not his time. Long announces Christian vs. Sheamus for the main event tonight. If Sheamus wins, he gets into the title match on Sunday and it’s a Triple Threat. If Christian wins, the match remains as it currently stands. Orton will be at ringside but not allowed to get involved.

*In a rematch from Raw, Sin Cara & Daniel Bruan & Ezekiel Jackson defeated Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes & WWE Intercontinental champ Wade Barrett when Bryan pinned DiBiase in what was obviously a terribly screwed up finish as the referee counted three as DiBiase kicked out.
Note – they did show the replay of the finish, so perhaps it was a storyline thing – just came off really weird.

*Sheamus cuts a backstage promo promising to beat Christian tonight and Orton Sunday to become the new World champion.

*Jinder Mahal defeated Vladimir Kozlov.

*Josh Matthews interviewed Big Show inside the ring, asking why him why he was here on Smackdown. Show said that he heard Alberto Del Rio was going to be here. Long comes out and says that if Alberto is here, Show cannot lay a hand on him. He said that Del Rio is contemplating pressing charges on Show for what he did to Ricardo on Raw. Long said he and Show will both lose their jobs if that happens (the crowd cheered, really), but Show has an opponent tonight – Mark Henry.

The match never really happens as Show goes nuts and destroys Henry, laying him out. Officials and medics come out and Henry is stretchered out.

*Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes & Tamina defeated AJ, Natalya & Kaitlyn when Tamina pinned AJ with a Samoan Drop.

*Johnny Curtis cuts a promo backstage saying his debut is near and (standing near a miniature gold setup) he’s going to be the Ace in the hole, pulling an Ace Card out of the hole.

*Christian cuts a promo backstage saying the match against Sheamus is a bad call and he shouldn’t have to prove himself to anyone.

*The Usos defeated Justin Gabriel & Health Slater.

*Alberto Del Rio arrived and cut a promo saying that Ricardo was destroyed by Big Show and can’t provide for his own daughter anymore. He promised to dedicate his win this Sunday to Ricardo. They made it out like he was gone for good. Show came out and Del Rio chased into the crowd by The Big Show. Show was all mad and destroyed the ringside table.

*Christian defeated Sheamus. Randy Orton chased him to the back, then returned to punt Sheamus to close the taping.

WWE Stars Tweet Edge Tributes – Details

Several WWE employees posted tributes to Edge on their Twitter accounts:

Christian: “I’ve shed my tears..And from here on out I choose 2celebrate 1 of the greatest careers in WWE history..Cant wait2 induct u in the HOF #Edge.”

Jim Ross: “Edge will always be one of my favorites. I’m so grateful I was in a role to help him launch his wwe dream. Dreams do come true. Edge=HOF!”

Kelly Kelly: “Thank you Adam for everything.. you’ve been such a great friend your an amazing person, n inspiration and I had the honor of working with u!”

Joey Styles: “In wrestling you make many acquaintances and few friends. Edge is a friend. My friend, seeing you was always a pleasure and never a chore.”

Gail Kim: “Thank u Edge for everything u have given to the business and ur friendship. We r sad 2 c u go but grateful 4 ur health.also can’t wait 2 c christian induct u to the HOF”

Howard Finkel: “Thank you Edge for everything that you gave and meant to this industry, and personally speaking, thank you for your friendship!”

Yoshi Tatsu: “I can’t believe it. I’m very sad. But thank you very much Edge.”

Eve Torres: “An emotional night for sure. #ThankYouEdge. One of the most creative, hard working, passionate, & helpful men in the WWE. We’ll miss you!”

Vickie Guerrero: “I’m so sad to see Edge leave…I’m honored I got to learn so much from him. He will be missed.”

Natalya Neidhart: “My thoughts are with Edge, and thank you so much for the wonderful memories. You’re a real, true friend and ill never forget it.”

Michelle McCool: “Didn’t catch raw but heard about most important part. I love you Edger! Thank you all you’ve given to a biz I have always loved! Mad respect. Goes out to all you’ve done not only for your fans, but for us as well. I am so blessed to call u a friend! Thx for always helping me!”

WrestleMania 27 *Spoilers!* & original plans!

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

As everyone knows by now, WrestleMania 27 is this Sunday night on pay-per-view. The event begins at a special start time of 7:00EST. As of last week, the following was discussed in WWE creative meetings:

– The original plans for the Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan match at WrestleMania 27 was to have both Bella Twins in the corner of Sheamus while Gail Kim would have been in the corner of Bryan. They can still go that route with RAW being taped tonight but it appears those plans have been scrapped.

– As noted earlier here on the website, there was talk last week about adding Christian to the Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge World title match at WrestleMania 27. There was also talk of having Christian in the corner of Edge at ‘Mania. This would have resulted in a heel turn, costing Edge the World title. That would then have eventually set up a three-way dance for the World title. Of course, plans changed numerous times and now Christian is in a tag-team match at the pay-per-view. This is expected to be confirmed on RAW tonight.

*Spoilers!* update – new WrestleMania match?

Partial Source: Pwinsider

Earlier today here on the website, we reported that the source code on the front page of the new WWE.com reveals an Eight-Man Tag Team Match taking place at WrestleMania XXVII with The Corre going up against The Big Show, Kane, Kofi Kingston and Christian. The page, however, has not been published as it presently reads “Access Denied.” That is expected to change later tonight following RAW. Read below for the spoiler.

In an update on this, a backstage source has confirmed that WWE will indeed announce The Corre vs. The Big Show, Kane, Kofi Kingston and Christian for WrestleMania 27 during tonight’s RAW broadcast.

We’ll have free live RAW coverage in just a little bit. Stay tuned as it’s going to be a wild night with the go-home RAW for WrestleMania 27. Lots of news and post-RAW coverage will continue tonight. Tomorrow is the day things REALLY pick up with WWE talents arriving in Atlanta, GA. Also, remember that the WrestleMania 27 PPV stream will be posted on this blog for FREE!...Here we go!!!

Major changes to two top WrestleMania matches!

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

– According to sources within WWE, a change is expected to be made to a top tier WrestleMania match over the next few days. Many are speculating that Christian will be added to the World Heavyweight Championship Match between Edge and Alberto Del Rio.

– As of yesterday, creative plans called for Triple H vs. The Undertaker to conclude WrestleMania, with no career ending stipulations.

*Spoilers!* WWE SD! results for Friday 3/18/11

WWE taped this week’s WWE SmackDown! and NXT at the Spring Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Here are the results:
Dark Match:
Former WWE NXT star Percy Watson defeated Drew McIntyre. McIntyre had decent heat during the match. Drew went for the Future Shock DDT and Watson got a quick roll up. Said to be decent.

WWE SmackDown! (Airing Friday):

Edge is out to open the show. It’s Edge vs. Brodus Clay right now. Edge won with a spear. Alberto Del Rio
came out post-match and took out Edge. Christian came out for the save. Teddy Long then came out and said we’ll have a cage match between Christian and Del Rio tonight.

US Champion Sheamus defeated IC Champion Kofi Kingston with the Brogue kick.

Kane/Big Show backstage segment. They tried to chokeslam each other. Really.

Cody Rhodes defeated Trent Baretta in a squash. Rhodes has a new theme.

Layla defeated Kelly Kelly. Michelle McCool was on commentary during this and distracted Kelly Kelly to help Layla win the match.

The Big Show and Kane vs. Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater for the WWE Tag Team Titles is up next. The Big Show and Kane won via DQ. They were both attacked by The Corre afterwards.

Jack Swagger defeated Chris Masters with an ankle lock. Post-match saw Michael Cole come out of his announcer box and put the ankle lock on Masters as well.

Rey Mysterio defeated Ted DiBiase Jr. with 619.

Christian defeated Alberto Del Rio in the main event cage match. This was said to have been really good. Christian won after escaping the cage. Edge came out after the match in Alberto Del Rio’s car and threatened to destroy it. Brodus Clay came out and Del Rio joined with him to beat down Edge. Del Rio also used a chair on Edge’s arm. This ends SmackDown!.

SD! main event revealed, Orton-Punk-WrestleMania update

– The WWE Tag Team Championship will be on the line this Friday on SmackDown! as Edge joins forces with Christian to take on Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. The duo has won the WWE Tag Team Championship on seven occasions.

– No members of Nexus will be in CM Punk’s corner for his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania XXVII. Just as he did Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga, “The Viper” punted Ryan in the skull following his victory this week on RAW, which would indicate that he has been written off television for the time being. The Welsh grappler was stretchered out of the arena during the commercial break.

– Sheamus is getting a spot on the cover of Muscle & Fitness along with an article on his training schedule. WWE.com has an article on that which you can read at WWE.com.

Christian & Edge reunion update, Ryder-WWE, Divas news

– Select WWE Divas filmed a cameo appearance for Tough Enough last week.

– Zack Ryder announced on Twitter that WWEShop.com will begin selling headbands bearing his insignia soon. “The Long-Island Iced-Z” has pushed WWE to manufacture more Ryder merchandise.

– Reunited for the first time in nearly a decade, Edge and Christian used their veteran skills to achieve victory over Alberto Del Rio and Brodus Clay on SmackDown!. “Captain Charisma” took to Twitter to comment on the reunion.

“Thanks 4 all the gr8 feedback on Edge&Christian reuniting on Smackdown after 10yrs,” he wrote. “Hopefully u wont have 2 wait another 10 to see it again.”

Report: WrestleMania 27 card not finalized yet!

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Last week, we released the rumored match lineup for WrestleMania 27, which was then verified as legitimate by two backstage sources: The Undertaker vs. Triple H; The Miz vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship; Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship; Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole with Steve Austin as the Special Guest Referee, Randy Orton vs. CM Punk; Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes, John Morrison, Kelly Kelly and Trish Stratus vs. Dolph Ziggler, Michelle McCool and Layla; The Corre vs. Big Show, Christian, Kane, Kofi Kingston; Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus, and another match featuring the Divas.

While the card appears legitimate, company sources have stated that the match lineup has not been finalized as changes may still be made to matches that have not been announced. The latter four matches have yet to be made official.

Y2J "Shocking" Announcement leaked? + Christian's return!

– Last week we reported that Chris Jericho’s long-time friend and radio host Eddie Trunk revealed that Chris would be making a ‘shocking’ announcement shortly. In an update on this, we’ve learned that Jericho is being considered for a role on the next season of Dancing With The Stars on ABC. We don’t have this confirmed just yet though. The complete cast of Season 12 is set to be announced on February 28th. The first shows will begin airing in March. If this is true, it would obviously rule out a Chris Jericho WWE return until late Summer.

– Edge is the first WWE champion in five years to successfully defend his title in an Elimination Chamber match. Joey Styles confirmed this on his Twitter account.

– Christian tweeted the following last night following the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view: “So Oakland was fun!!… I was in the area so I decided 2 stop in & say hello.” Christian is said to still be months away from an in-ring return. He’s been doing physical rehab on a torn pectoral muscle.

Backstage visitors at Elimination Chamber, Trish's return!

– Christian and Goldust, both currently nursing injuries, were backstage at the WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. UPDATE: Christian returned at the event following the SmackDown! Elimination Chamber match. He made the save for Edge, who was being attacked after the match by Alberto Del Rio.

– At Sunday night’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Booker T introduced Trish Stratus as a trainer for WWE’s Tough Enough. Wearing heels, she came to the aid of the rehired Kelly Kelly, fending off Michelle McCool and Layla. The multi-time champion took to Twitter to comment on her return.

“Wow good to be back in front of a live ppv crowd & the @wweuniverse! What did u think of my new catchphase?” She later added, “Note to self: always pack wrestling boots when u go to a WWE event-cause u just never know.”

The term “Trish Stratus” continued to trend worldwide on Twitter following the pay-per-view event.

–Christian, who has been sidelined since September due a torn pectoral muscle, could return to the squared circle as early as next month. If not, he is expected back before WrestleMania XXVII.

–The Great Khali is expected to return to WWE airwaves by the end of the month. He reached the finals of the Bigg Boss reality show in India over the weekend. The season finale airs this Saturday.