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.

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.

*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.

Chris Jericho tweets: might not wrestle again, The Rock's future plans

– Some have said that because WWE does not say their superstars “wrestle,” this could mean Chris Jericho might return to “entertain” for them again. Jericho has been known to ‘work’ the internet.

Chris Jericho stated Saturday night on Twitter that he will never wrestle for WWE again.

He wrote, “Let me get something straight…I will never wrestle for the WWE again. But there is some big news coming up in the world of dance…”

– After WWE’s Survivor Series pay-per-view, The Rock will begin filming “Snitch” from early December through mid-January in Shreveport, Louisiana. Snitch is the movie where Rock will play a father who is forced to become an informant for the DEA to get his teenage son out of a 10-year stretch in prison. BAM Casting will be holding an open casting call for extras and stand-ins for The Rock on Saturday, November 19th in Shreveport.

John Cena's new ring gear, The Rock on RAW next week?

– As seen at WWE’s Vengeance pay-per-view last night, John Cena debuted his new “Rise Above Hate” shirt and did away with the “jorts” jean shorts he always wears. WWE’s shop website has the t-shirts up for sale in adult, women and youth sizes plus sweatbands, a pendant and a baseball cap to fit Cena’s new theme. Cena wrestled in a pair of camouflage shorts last night.

Cena told fans on Twitter a few months back that he was considering changing his look up a bit. However, it’s said that last night’s change, besides the Rise Above Hate shirt, wasn’t permanent and Cena was just wearing the camo shorts to pay tribute to the troops at nearby Fort Hood.

– There has been talk of having The Rock show up at next week’s RAW Supershow on Halloween. That show will be hosted by The Muppets.

Is Jim Ross at WWE Vengeance tonight? - details

Michael Cole tweeted the following:

“Thrilled to report @JRsBBQ will not be part of #Vengeance tonight. Management felt he’d be too busy crying about OU’s loss yesterday.”

Some random person then wrote: “@MichaelCole shut up man ur just jealous bc @JRsBBQ is more popular than u! @JoeyStyles.”

Styles responded: “Please leave me out of JR vs. Cole.”

Jim Ross then followed: “Leave me out of JR/Cole, too..and 3 man announce train wreck.”

Why the top faces didn't appear in RAW ending

– It was noted that during the final segment on RAW last night, names like John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Mason Ryan, Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly weren’t at ringside. Word is that WWE was expecting the fans to boo the Superstars who walked out and didn’t want certain ones getting heat from the crowd.

– Below are some more storyline comments from WWE stars on Twitter about last night’s show:

Beth Phoenix: “HHH has no concern for the Divas. Just look what happenes to myself and @NatbyNature last night. @RealKellyKelly clearly is unstable and….”

Chris Jericho: “Wow what a mess the WWE is after Raw last night! Only one man can clean it up…time to bring back Funaki.”

Jim Ross: “I was the last man to walk last night. Very conflicted. Hope this motivates HHH 2 make few changes. Good man but not surrounded by good ppl. Because you asked, I see NO one who walked off in protest Monday night going to TNA. I see this walk out being resolved soon.”

RAW dark match?, police-HIAC, Y2J tweets on HIAC

– Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk​ vs. John Cena is the advertised dark match for tonight’s RAW at the Cajundome in Lafayette, LA.

– The WWE​’s @WWEInsider Twitter account posted the following… “Cops are now talking with John Laurinaitis. Triple H has left the building. Many Superstars are saying they’re very concerned.”

– Chris Jericho had the following to say about the Hell in a Cell PPV on Twitter… “Tremendous ending of the HIAC ppv last night! Reminded me of an old Bill Watts UWF tv taping… @JRsBBQ”

Dolph Ziggler injured!

Dolph Ziggler has stated on Twitter that he suffered a “hairline mandibular fracture” of his jaw from Hugh Jackman’s punch on RAW.

Ziggler said he will be wearing a mouth guard while it heels and will not miss any matches.

TMZ.com has actually posted a video of the punch and it definitely looked legit.

Chavo Guerrero is irate over Cena's title victory

John Cena closed in on Ric Flair’s record 16 World Title reigns with his victory over Alberto Del Rio Sunday night at Night of Champions. The master of the Five Knuckle Shuffle has now won 12 World titles; the WWE Championship a record 10 times and the World Heavyweight Championship twice.

Cena’s latest World Title victory has former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero steamed as the third-generation grappler has vowed to stop watching professional wrestling if he breaks Naitch’s legendary record.

He stated Monday night on Twitter, “If Cena brakes the great Ric Flair’s 16 time champ record, I will never watch wrestling again. I call a boycott of Cena matches if he does!”

Guerrero also asked his Twitter followers, “How many of u are tired of John Cena being champion? Don’t get all excited, it’s just a question.” He wrote moments later, “Wow…it’s an overwhelming “tired of Cena” response! It’s not me, it’s all the fans. I could literally retweet hundreds of tired responses!”

Guerrero continued, “Now, my opinion…Cena is better than me on the mike,but I could out wrestle Cena with my eyes closed and 1 hand tied behind my back! Truth!

“Some are saying that Cena is a great athlete. Really? C’mon. Are u blind? I know Cena & I could beat him in any sport except weight lifting!

“Golf, basketball, bowling, a race, tennis, horseshoes, hitting a baseball pitch, catching a football…anything!!!!

“Lol…some1 just said Cena is a better athlete than Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior! Lol are u retarded? No offense to a challenge person.”

R-Truth Speaks On ‘Firing’ + Miz Speaks Out (Video)

– R-Truth took to Twitter to comment on his dismissal from WWE last night.
“Just wanted to say thank you to all my fans for their support,I don’t tweet much, but would have thanked you sooner,” he wrote Tuesday afternoon. “They threw us out,wouldn’t let us in,.. the security for the arena let us in this morning to get our bags,phone,etc.” Of course, this is all a storyline angle.

– Here is a recent interview with The Miz:


- Could The Miz, R-Truth, CM Punk, and Kevin Nash become the new nWo?

John Cena launches YouTube channel, WWE Tough Enough Returning? - Demott

- John Cena has launched his official YouTube channel and you can visit it here: http://www.youtube.com/user/johncenahardnocks

- Bill DeMott wrote on Twitter that he’s hoping an announcement on the next season of WWE Tough Enough will be made very soon.

Matt Hardy claims he has a ghost – details

Matt Hardy posted to his own Twitter the following:

I know I’ve mentioned to all of you about the footsteps, or “presence” in my house. Tonight we actually saw something, & it was insane.

And when I say insane, I mean terrifying. Some of it is on camera, you’ll see. I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep in my own bed tonight.

Reby & I were shooting footage for my next YT entry, when we caught something VERY unexpected on camera. Footage is uploading now..

I’m gonna put it up on my YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/MATTHARDYBRAND so the World can see my home’s entity, spirit, or whatever it is.

The video is here:

John Cena's message to the fans, Foley praises Cena

John Cena tweeted the following last night after RAW: “CeNation. Amazing to see in times of crisis, and change, who your freinds are. Thanks to all of u who never give up…. And for those that wish for our demise, now is when we rise above the hate, and overcome. Can’t wait to get my hands on Del Rio. Yawn ..stop looking at this bizz in black and white. I am not a “heel” or a “face”, I am me. I find it comical that u truly believe. That archaic ideology still exists. Today, wwe fans cheer for who they please, which is why I love this company. I should mail u a pair of my shorts, because your stuck in 1993. I thought I made it pretty clear at contract signing where I stood. I guess there’s a lot of folks out there whose capacity is as limited as “my offense”. :) I back those who back me. And those who back me, get ready for one Helluva few months! Rise Above Hate. This “soap box moment ” was brought to you by Fruity Pebbles. :) Thanks again to ALL those who never give up.”

Mick Foley tweeted the following last night regarding John Cena:

“I really enjoyed the angry, serious tone of @johncena . Might be about time more fans started recognizing his legacy of amazing matches.

Sorry to disagree with so many of you, but go through your archives and look at how many good/great/amazing matches @johncena has had on PPV

You may not like the character, but @JohnCena is a workhorse, and hasn’t been in a bad PPV (that I’ve seen) in a long time. He CAN wrestle!

Come on, someone find me a bad @johncena PPV. He’s been a part of classic stuff with regularity for years. It’s NOT just the opponents guys.

Look, I was clearly more of an @WWE fan even when I was with TNA. I just call them like I see them…and I see Cena favorably.

I really appreciate all the feedback from everyone. I’ll grant you that his last Mania wasn’t great, but his match with @therock will be.

Good conversation, everyone. Remember when @johncena wrestled 10 minutes with Orton AFTER tearing his pec off the bone? THAT is HEART!”

Kevin Nash Teases RAW Appearance – Details

Kevin Nash teased on Twitter that he will be appearing on tonight’s episode of Raw.

He wrote, “Rumor has it a tall, dark haired dude is going to be on Raw tonight. You better watch. He has a tendency to disappear for months.”

Nash appeared last night at SummerSlam to assault CM Punk following his WWE Championship victory over John Cena. Following the attack, Alberto Del Rio cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeated Punk for the belt. Freedom Pro Wrestling announced two days earlier that Nash had suffered a neck injury and would miss their Saturday event. He was replaced by “Diamond” Dallas Page.

SS legitimately sold out?, Jim Ross not calling SummerSlam

– The WWE announcing change was a last-minute decision. It was originally set to be Ross/Cole/Lawler.

– The WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view event from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California was legitimately sold out. Talent weren’t able to get comps for their friends and family for the event.

It was noted on Sunday that Jim Ross tweeted he would be calling WWE SummerSlam alongside Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler. Ross obviously didn’t call the pay-per-view but was backstage at the event. Ross tweeted the following regarding the SummerSlam snub:

“I’m at Summer Slam on Twitter duty & not broadcasting. Booker’s working w/ Cole & king.

I am at SUMMER SLAM but backstage and not at ringside. Booker adds Smackdown representation not that Cole wouldn’t have. I’m twitter man.

I’m tweeting tonite..not broadcasting. Just happy to be here. :)

Game time decision to use Booker to rep Smackdown on tonite’s Summer Slam & to work with King & Cole. I’m happy for Booker.”
Ross had earlier tweeted: “Excited to work w/ Cole & King. Expect some surprise bouts to be added to tonite’s PPV.”

JR is obviously taking the high road here as he was originally set to call the event.

Lots of SS news: Who did Kelly Kelly kiss?, Sheamus/Henry, Del Rio's bodyguard

– The man that Kelly Kelly kissed at ringside last night during SummerSlam was NHL player Sheldon Souray, who plays for the Dallas Stars. Kelly noted on Twitter that Souray was in town with her mother and word is that the two are now dating. Kelly previously dated WWE star Justin Gabriel.

– Local independent wrestlers from the Pro Wrestling Guerilla promotion were sitting at ringside last night during the spot where Mark Henry and Sheamus crashed through the barrier and into the crowd. WWE used the wrestlers there as extras to prevent fans from getting hurt.

- Alberto Del Rio is the new WWE Champion after defeating the former Champion, CM Punk, at tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.

Moments after Punk won the WWE Title match against John Cena, Kevin Nash returned to WWE and laid Punk out. This brought out Del Rio, who cashed in Money in the Bank to become the new WWE Champion.

A new bodyguard for Del Rio was discussed as far back as two months ago and it looks as if they have filled that role with Kevin Nash.

Punk’s win over John Cena also came in controversial fashion as Cena’s foot was on the ropes and special referee Triple H didn’t see it.

WWE SummerSlam is now streaming LIVE!

Watch now here: http://wweunveiled.blogspot.com/p/watch-wwe-ppv-streams.html

Beth Phoenix takes shot at Melina

Beth Phoenix was apparently scripted to take a shot at recently released WWE Diva Melina during her promo this week on RAW in which she said she was sick of the Divas division being made a mockery of. “No more booty popping, no more splits, no more stink faces,” Beth said following her victory over Eve.

Melina wrote on Twitter, “PS- Any Diva can try 2 do a split from here on out but what the WWE confirmed is that the SPLITS will always remind the world of me. Thank u.”

She continued, “I love the statement peeps! I bet the powers that be were waiting all night 2 hear that line go on air. Hee hee. I find it very flattering!”

Gail Kim to remain under contract to WWE

Gail Kim, who announced last Friday on Twitter that she quit WWE four days earlier, revealed tonight on the microblogging website that they are keeping her under contract until it expires to prevent her from competing elsewhere.

She wrote, “This is the current situation 4 every1 who’s asking: I quit last mon. And apparently after a total of 5 yrs of working for a co. where I was not utilized or appreciated,I’m now 4 some reason,valuable enough 2 keep me under the remainder of my contract so I can’t work elsewhere. Controlling? Thoughts?”

Kim was then asked how much longer she will be affiliated with WWE, to which she replied, “Not much longer.”