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.

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.

Rey Mysterio injury update, SummerSlam card

– WWE confirmed on RAW tonight that Rey Mysterio will get his WWE Title shot against either CM Punk or John Cena on next Monday’s post-SummerSlam show from his hometown of San Diego, California. This was the big Rey Mysterio-SummerSlam angle we talked about several weeks ago.

No word yet if the match will still take place after Rey was attacked by The Miz before their match this week in an injury angle. Rey reportedly tweaked his knee at a WWE live event this past weekend.

– Here is the updated WWE SummerSlam card:

* For the Undisputed WWE Title: CM Punk © vs. John Cena © w/Triple H as Special Referee
* No Holds Barred World Title Match: Christian © vs. Randy Orton
* WWE Divas Title Match: Kelly Kelly © vs. Beth Phoenix
* Sheamus vs. Mark Henry

CM Punk Officially 'reinstated'

CM Punk has been officially reinstated on the WWE roster as his profile has been added back to WWE.com’s RAW Superstars page.

WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H addressed the WWE Championship situation on last week’s episode of SmackDown! and acknowledged that Punk was re-signed late Monday night. He vowed to make a decision on how to handle this troubling dilemma on tonight’s episode of RAW.

Major Backstage Alberto Del Rio-WWE Update

As noted yesterday, WWE overhauled the SummerSlam card on Monday after deciding that their creative plans for CM Punk at the event were “awful.” This caused Alberto Del Rio to be removed from the WWE Title picture once again.

Del Rio is still scheduled to be WWE Champion at some point in the near future. Those close to the booking situation indicate that John Cena vs. Del Rio for the belt is planned for September but that could always change.

Part of the reason WWE wanted Del Rio as WWE Champion at SummerSlam is because of the Los Angeles market and the hope that they would draw from the Latin community. There was also a long-term plan of Del Rio being champion when WWE returns to Mexico in October with the idea that the would be the first Mexican to hold a WWE Title in Mexico while they were taping TV there for the first time. Del Rio going back to Mexico as WWE Champion is seen as a way to broaden the fan base in what is currently the company’s strongest market.

Videos: CM Punk invades WWE at Comic-Con!

CM Punk crashed the joint Mattel/WWE panel—WWE: Past, Present and Future—this afternoon at the San Diego Comic-Con, featuring Triple H, Rey Mysterio and WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart.

Punk announced himself via bullhorn and then, with the WWE Championship in hand, sauntered to the designated question-asking microphone and began to speak. The Straight Edge Superstar took exception to WWE attempting to crown a new champion on RAW and then challenged Mysterio, or anyone else who wanted to be champ, to head out to Chicago to take him on.

Punk then asked Triple H and creative writer Brian Gewirtz why Zack Ryder wasn’t on television. Triple H, in what appeared to be a kayfabe response, told Punk that things had changed on Raw and there was a new regime. He told Punk to give him a call. Punk responded by telling Hunter that he was certain Stephanie had his phone number. You can check out a few videos of this below.





Click here to see CM Punk's high school picture!

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.

The Miz rehires Alex Riley! & John Cena vs. The Miz

– The Miz vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship is advertised for WWE’s upcoming WrestleMania Revenge tour of Ireland in April.

– WWE Champion The Miz announced at Saturday night’s RAW live event in Wichita, Kansas that he has rehired Alex Riley, who was dismissed as his apprentice two weeks ago on RAW. The duo partnered against John Cena and Randy Orton in a tag team match, which they lost.

The complete rumored WrestleMania 27 card leaked!

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter


As of this past Tuesday night, the following matches are planned for WrestleMania XXVII:

Already Announced Matches:

The Undertaker vs. Triple H

WWE Championship Match:
WWE Champion The Miz vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio

Randy Orton vs. CM Punk

Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole (with Jack Swagger)

To Be Announced Matches:

John Morrison, Kelly Kelly and Trish Stratus vs. Dolph Ziggler, Layla and Michelle McCool

Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett vs. Big Show, Christian, Kane and Kofi Kingston

Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio

WWE United States Championship Match:
WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan (with Gail Kim) vs. Sheamus (with Brie and Nikki Bella)

A yet to be determined Divas match. Possibly a battle royal.

Finally, a Money in the Bank Ladder Match is not scheduled for the event. That could easily change though.

Of course, creative plans change on a daily basis within WWE so please keep that in mind when reading the above rumored matches.

The updated WWE WrestleMania 27 card!

Here is the updated WWE WrestleMania 27 card:

Guest Host:
The Rock

WWE Championship Match
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

“The Streak” vs. Career?
The Undertaker vs. Triple H (Rumored Guest Ref. – Shawn Michaels)

Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
Randy Orton will face all of the new Nexus members on RAW leading into ‘Mania. If a Nexus member wins, he can join CM Punk at ‘Mania. If they lose, they are banned from ‘Mania. Michael McGillicutty is banned already due to losing his match on RAW.

Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
Michael Cole’s trainer, Jack Swagger, will be in his corner. A special ref. will be named shortly.

The updated WWE WrestleMania 27 card inside!

Announced for the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2011 are: Hacksaw Jim Duggan (to be inducted by the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase) and Shawn Michaels.

Here is the updated WWE WrestleMania 27 card:

Triple H vs. The Undertaker

World Title Match:
Edge © vs. Alberto Del Rio

WWE Title Match:
The Miz © vs. John Cena

The Rock will host the show

Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole

Big title matches confirmed for WrestleMania 27!

– John Cena prevailed over Randy Orton, CM Punk, John Morrison, R-Truth and Sheamus in RAW’s Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber, pinning The Straight Edge Superstar. He is set for a WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania XXVII against The Miz, who retained his title against Jerry Lawler.

Earlier in the show, Edge retained the World Heavyweight Championship in the SmackDown! Elimination Chamber Match, outlasting Big Show, Rey Mysterio, Kane, Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre. His triumph in the Elimination Chamber solidified his main event match with 2011 Royal Rumble winner Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania.

WWE Championship Match
The Miz (c) vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

– As noted earlier, WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan beat Ted DiBiase (accompanied by Maryse) in a dark match prior to tonight’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.