– With The Rock appearing on most upcoming RAW tapings over the next 2 months, most of WWE’s local advertising is focusing solely on him, without any mention of John Cena or any other superstars. This is yet another sign of WWE’s confidence in The Rock to sell tickets and generate money for the company.
– NXT star Richie Steamboat is seen as the next developmental wrestler to get called up to the main roster. In what has to be seen as a very horrible idea, there is talk of changing his name when he gets called up to the main roster.
– CM Punk mentioning Bruno Sammartino during his Pipe Bomb promo on Monday’s RAW (not in a flattering way) is another telling sign that Sammartino is on WWE’s radar for the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013. While WWE remains very motivated to get Sammartino inducted, the WWE legend has yet to agree to anything.
* MAJOR Returns Planned For Next Week’s RAW & The ROYAL RUMBLE
(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)