The Rock at next 3-hour RAW?, Rhodes gimmick changes?

There has been talk of doing away with Cody Rhodes’ protective mask soon.

On a related note, word is that WWE actually made the decision to have Cody bring back the classic white Intercontinental Title belt some time in the past week or two.

Officials were hoping that his promo at Hell in a Cell would get him over as a credible champion.

The Rock is being advertised to appear at the next three-hour RAW from Boston, MA on 11/14. We shall see.

Backstage Report: Michael Cole’s Ego Getting ‘Out Of Control’

Source: The Pro Wrestling Torch

Many within World Wrestling Entertainment feel that Michael Cole’s ego has gotten out of control in recent months. There have been reports of “The Voice of WWE” having tremendous heat amongst the locker room. In light of Cole’s Twitter miscue over the weekend, one company source gave his opinion on how the lead WWE announcer conducts himself behind the scenes.

“Is Cole getting a big head? HELL YES,” the source exclaimed. “Ever since he was reading the GM e-mails he started begging to become GM and walks around like his shit doesn’t stink. He has an opinion on everything.”

The source also indicated that Cole berates creative writers who hand him scripts, as he feels he can say whatever he wants on television. Many feel Cole’s on-screen persona has gone to his head as how he portrays himself on television reflects his behavior behind the scenes.

The source indicated that incidents such as his flagrant remark on Twitter would be cause for termination if Vince McMahon was looking for an excuse to release a talent. However, the organization has too much invested in the Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole program to abandon it.

‘King’ Sheamus gimmick dropped + Mysterio-WWE

– At the weekend house shows, Sheamus dropped the “King Sheamus” gimmick and went back to being “The Celtic Warrior.”

– Rey Mysterio will be in Mexico this week, promoting WrestleMania.