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.”

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 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.

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.

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”

The Elimination Chamber ppv is now LIVE!

You may now go to the stream ppv page to watch EC live for free. Click the stream tab above, thank you and enjoy the stream!

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.”

Rey Mysterio At WWE Elimination Chamber PPV?

Rey Mysterio is currently in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Of course, that is the site of tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

Mysterio will be appearing today from 2-4 at the Milwaukee World of Wheels convention at the Wisconsin Expo Center.

As of last word, Rey was not ready to return but it’s likely he’ll be backstage at the event. Mysterio was also backstage at last week’s RAW TV tapings.

Chris Jericho & CM Punk Continue Their Twitter Feud

Over the weekend, WWE Champion CM Punk and Chris Jericho continued their feud via Twitter. Punk tweeted the following: “CHAMBEEEEEEER! There will be blood, then a doctor will stop the blood, then there will not be any blood anymore. Bloodbloodbloodbloodblood”

Jericho then replied with the following:

“@CMPunk Everything is a joke to you isn’t it wannabe? Well laugh it up fuzzball, your party ends tomorrow in the #chamber…”

As of this writing, CM Punk has yet to reply.

J.R. Blog Update: 'Mania 29, Return to Commentary, & More

WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross recently updated his blog over at JRsBBQ.com. In it he talks about WrestleMania 29 at MetLife in New Jersey, his favorite tag team, popular reality TV show "Storage Wars", and when he will make his official return to commentary, among other things. While there has been no update to his WWE return, or if he will be calling WrestleMania 28 in any way, Ross did announce that he will be calling the action in next Wednesday's Boston Celtics vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA game! Be sure to check out his blog for more details.

Elimination Chamber PPV stream coverage

The EC ppv will stream live right here on this blog for free this Sunday. The stream will be posted a few minutes prior to the event and make sure to refresh the PPV Streams & Replays page for more streams. Thank you and see you then.

Video: Triple H Talks Facing Undertaker, WMania 29 & More

The following video features Triple H speaking at The WrestleMania 29 press conference. During the interview, he speaks on a number of topics including facing The Undertaker at WrestleMania 28, the event coming to NY/NJ next year, and more:

Head over to the WWE PPV stream page NOW!

You can now head over to the WWE PPV stream page to watch the Royal Rumble for free. Make sure to refresh the page to check when the stream is up and running. Thank you.

*Possible Spoilers!* for Royal Rumble

– Tonight’s WWE Royal Rumble is officially sold out.

– Kofi Kingston and Brodus Clay were two names being considered for the number two entrant into tonight’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view match.

WWE Royal Rumble Coverage And Stream!

The 2012 Royal Rumble coverage will begin tonight @ 8pm est on this blog. You will be able to watch it live for free, by clicking at the "free PPV streams and replays" tab.

A twist for the Royal Rumble, Jericho's Highlight Reel loses viewers on RAW

There is said to be a major twist planned for the 30-man Royal Rumble match this year, based on the announced idea that every Superstar is eligible to be in the Rumble.
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Why Zack Ryder was written off WWE RAW?

As seen on Monday’s RAW Supershow, WWE apparently wrote Zack Ryder out of the storylines for the time being. There had been talk for weeks of keeping Ryder off TV for some time.

While this isn’t confirmed, there are now rumblings that Ryder is away filming a movie or some kind of program, possibly for the WWE Network.
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