Following Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, here are the updated standings for this year’s Bound For Glory Series (after two weeks):

(1) James Storm: 27 points [2-0-0]

(2) Kurt Angle: 10 points [1-1-0]

(3t) Mr. Anderson: 7 points [1-0-0]
(3t) Jeff Hardy: 7 points [1-1-0]
(3t) Magnus: 7 points [1-1-0]
(3t) The Pope: 7 points [1-1-0]

(7t) A.J. Styles: 0 points [0-2-0]
(7t) Rob Van Dam: 0 points [0-2-0]
(7t) Robbie E.: 0 points [0-2-0]
(7t) Daniels: 0 points [0-2-0]
(7t) Samoa Joe: 0 points [0-2-0]
(7t) Bully Ray: 0 points [0-2-0]

WWE taped this week’s SmackDown on Tuesday night from Baltimore, Maryland.

*SPOILERS* For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown

The following matches are scheduled for tonight:

– Intercontinental Champion Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio.

– Daniel Bryan vs. Kane.

– Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater.

– The Primetime Players vs. The Usos.

– World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler.

– During Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, it was finally revealed why A.J. Styles and TNA President Dixie Carter have been sneaking around for months. They weren’t having an affair – they have been secretly working together to help a pregnant woman recovering from addition who has been waking up in hotel rooms with strangers.

http://youtu.be/QfDc1azzf2I

We heard some pretty wild theories of what the secret was – but did not hear the one about the promiscuous pregnant addict.

– The main event of next wek’s Impact Wrestling will feature TNA Tag Team champions AJ Styles and Kurt Angle defending against the former champions, Daniels & Kazarian.

– The main event of TNA Destination X will be TNA World Champion Bobby Roode vs. Austin Aries.

Aries forfeited the X Division title on Thursday’s Impact to earn the title shot.

TNA NEWS: Flair Fired, Matt Morgan’s Future & Creative Plans Headed Into BFG

Christian recently spoke with Pantagraph about his career, being Intercontinental Champion and more. Here are some highlights of what

On having the Intercontinental Title eighteen years into his career: “It’s kind of cool to be Intercontinental Champion. It means a great deal…I used to make my own title belts out of cardboard and attach them to the back of my weightlifting belt, then hold it up in the mirror and practice my posing. My thought was that if you believe you’re a champion and work hard at it, you’ll finally get to that point.”

On wanting to be a wrestler as a kid: “I loved playing hockey growing up as a kid, but the first time I stepped into a ring, it seemed natural to me, like home. The first day of training, I was a kid thrown into the ring, and the minute I hit the ropes and the mat, it felt comfortable.”

On Edge’s retirement: “Yeah, I was the first person he called after he got the news (about the injury). It was one of those things where I had to listen and be there for him. I could tell he was upset about it once it sunk in. I told him that if was writing the end to his story, this was the perfect way to finish it off, just winning the WrestleMania (XXVII) world championship, the biggest show of the year. You can’t write a better ending than that.”

On how long he wants to keep going: “Having a long career with real lasting power has always been a goal,” he says. “So as long as I’m physically able to do what I do, I’ll keep doing it.”

– Despite having two Wellness Policy strikes against him, Randy Orton will be pushed back into a main event spot when he returns from his current suspension.

Orton has been very vocal about wanting to be a heel, but WWE continues to push him as a babyface because the feeling is that World Heavyweight champion Sheamus is not strong enough yet to carry SmackDown live events as the top good guy.

Orton is also frustrated over WWE banning his punt kick, which was done to prevent concussions.

– WWE Diva AJ Lee was at Marvel headquarters yesterday filming an interview with Lorraine Cink for Marvel’s The Watcher series.

– If elected this November, Linda McMahon would be one of the wealthiest United States Senators. According to financial disclosure reports, Linda and Vince McMahon were together worth between $90 million and $350 million. The McMahons are believed to be much closer to 350 than 90.

Vince & Linda recently took out a loan of between $5 million and $25 million from Morgan Stanley to build their investment profiles.

– Former WWE Champion JBL published the following video on Wednesday highlighting his Seven Summits adventure. JBL’s first challenge will be climbing Russia’s Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– WWE is currently in the process of re-packaging Tensai. After his recent attack on Sakamoto two weeks ago, their association is likely over.

Sakamoto is expected to start wrestling within the next few months. He’s been wrestling since 2003 and was trained by former WWE star Taka Michinoku at his Kaientai Dojo school in Japan.

– Today’s WWE Superstars Youtube show will feature the following matches:

* Ezekiel Jackson vs. Hunico
* Zack Ryder vs. Drew McIntyre
* Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks vs. Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel.

– The WWE No Way Out YouTube.com pre-show match featuring David Otunga vs. Brodus Clay peaked with 43,855 viewers. The previous month’s Over the Limit pre-show match with Kane vs. Zack Ryder peaked at 44,049 viewers.

– John Laurinaitis has been removed from the talent roster page on the WWE website.

* Backstage News On ORTON, MYSTERIO & JERICHO’s WWE Returns

Following a recent concussion, Alberto Del Rio was pulled from his World Heavyweight title match against Sheamus at No Way Out just days before the show. A #1 contender’s match was held on the June 11th “go home” RAW and Dolph Ziggler went on to challenge Sheamus instead.

As it turns out, Del Rio was actually medically cleared to wrestle by No Way Out, but WWE had no way of knowing he’d be healthy in time. The talent roster is already stretched very thin with so many top names out of action (Orton, Mysterio, Jericho), but the company is taking concussions very seriously erred on the side of caution by replacing Del Rio with Ziggler.

The night after the pay-per-view, Del Rio wrestled Santino in a comedy match on RAW. The idea was to get Del Rio back in action without him having to face a stiff worker (like Sheamus) in his first match back after a concussion.

Del Rio will now likely get his World Heavyweight title shot against Sheamus at Money in the Bankon July 15th. Like last year, there will be two Money in the Bank ladder matches on the card.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– We reported earlier this week that WWE is advertising Brock Lesnar for the August 13th episode of Monday Night RAW, the week before SummerSlam.

WWE SummerSlam PPV Poster Featuring Brock Lesnar

According to WWE sources, Lesnar will be back on television before then to hype his match with Triple H at the pay-per-view – with some people expecting him to appear at the 1,000th RAW celebration on July 23rd.

– Speaking of the 1,000th RAW show, former WWE superstar Goldust (Dustin Rhodes) says he won’t be there.

– WWE announced on RAW last week that a legend would be competing on RAW each week. Vader was the first surprise legend and by all accounts, had a solid match with Heath Slater. On this week’s show, there was no returning legend in action, despite appearances from Mick Foley and Roddy Piper.

WWE has reportedly abandoned the storyline of a legend wrestling on RAW each week. Instead, a former General Manager will be brought in each week to host RAW and SmackDown. Mick Foley is this week’s host and Vickie Guerrero has been confirmed for next week.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– Ryback demanded, “Feed Me Three” after destroying two more wrestlers WWE No Way Out, but he “only” wrestled two men at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings from Baltimore, MD.

His latest victims are Maryland-based independent wrestlers Jared Walker and Frankie Valencia, better known locally as Blk Jeez and Brian Hardy.

– Former WWE ring announcer Lauren Mayhew was recently told by a fan on Twitter that she should return to WWE. Mayhew encouraged the fan to start a Twitter campaign to get her brought back. Since leaving the company back in 2009, she has been pursuing a career in music and acting. She’ll have a role on the upcoming season of the Showtime original series Dexter, which begins filming this week.

– WWE continues to hire more employees for the WWE Network. One of the top ongoing projects is converting old tapes to the digital format.

As reported earlier this week, WWE is currently considering a subscription-based “premium channel” model (similar to HBO, Showtime) for the WWE Network.

* Backstage News On ORTON, MYSTERIO & JERICHO’s WWE Returns

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– FCW held a live event last night (Wednesday) from Orlando, Florida. The main event saw new FCW Champion Bo Dallas retain his title against Seth Rollins, Antonio Cesaro and Kassius Ohno in a Fatal 4-Way match.

Dallas recently captured the FCW Heavyweight title at FCW’s 6/16 show from Crytal River, Florida. The title changed hands twice that night, with Seth Rollins dropping the belt to Rick Victor and Bo Dallas defeating Victor the same night to become champion.

Wrestling Diva Buggy Nova Appears At Wednesday’s FCW Show (Signed To WWE?)

– WWE superstar Mason Ryan (working as a heel) was also in action at last night’s FCW show, defeating CJ Parker.

– Injured superstar  Ted DiBiase appeared before the show and confirmed to fans that he will be returning to the ring soon.

The official content listing has been released for WWE’s upcoming 50 Greatest Finishing Moves In History DVD set, courtesy of WWEDVDNews.com and Silvervision.

The title will be released on August 21st and can be pre-ordered now at Amazon.com.

Warning: The following list contains *SPOILERS* for the DVD!!

Disc 1

50. JBL – Clothesline

49. Vader – Vader Bomb

48. Dusty Rhodes – Bionic Elbow

47. Million Dollar Man – Million Dollar Dream

46. Kerry Von Erich – Iron Claw

45. Ravishing Rick Rude – Rude Awakening

44. Lex Luger – Torture Rack

43. Dudley Boyz – 3-D

42. Bam Bam Bigelow – Moonsault

41. DDP – Diamond Cutter

40. Mankind – Mandible Claw / Socko

39. Honky Tonk Man – Shake Rattle and Roll

38. Yokozuna – Bonzai Drop

37. Flash Funk – 450 Splash

36. Sting – Scorpion Lock

35. Lita – Moonsault

http://youtu.be/P7Tynohu8ZY

The following is a preview for tonight’s live TNA Impact Wrestling show on SpikeTV (8/7c), courtesy of ImpactWrestling.com:

– The monthly “Open Fight Night” returns, involving the competitors in the Bound For Glory Series! All 12 Wresters in the BFG Series will be in action – 6 men make challenges, 6 men will be called out! Who will take the early advantage in the point standings? Tune in and find out!

– What will be X Division Champion Austin Aries’ decision about Hulk Hogan’s offer of a potential World Title shot?

– Also on the broadcast, TNA President Dixie Carter and AJ Styles vow to come clean about the recent allegations by Daniels and Kazarian

– Who attacked “The Icon” Sting as IMPACT went off the air this past week? Will more details emerge on Thursday night on SpikeTV? Plus – what will Sting have to say about what happened?

– In addition, the Knockouts Championship will be on the line on the LIVE IMPACT! Knockouts Executive Brooke Hogan will announce on the broadcast who Miss Tessmacher will defend the gold against that night!

– Plus, it’s also the return of the monthly “Gutcheck” – one newcomer will get the chance to prove themselves! Will they make the cut and join the TNA Wrestling roster?

– The road to the July 8 “Destination X” Pay-Per-View event continues, with more news on the big event!

– Early pay-per-view buyrate data is in for TNA Slammiversary 2012 and this year’s show appears to have been a major success. In what has to be seen as a strong sign of momentum for TNA, Slammiversary did around 14,000-15,000 buys, early double last year’s show (estimated 7,500 buys) and way up from the average TNA PPV, which usually sells around 7,000-10,000 buys.

– The TNA live event on June 16th in Houston, Texas drew 650 fans.

– Chris Sabin will need surgery to repair his tore his left ACL, which occurred during the Ultimate X match on last week’s Impact Wrestling. The procedure would keep him out of action for 6-9 months.

Sabin had just returned in March after being out of action for 11 months due to reconstructive surgery on his other knee.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

John Cena made a surprise appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America morning show this morning to celebrate granting his 300th wish for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an unprecedented accomplishment.

He appeared alongside Jonathan Littman, a seven year old boy he met on Monday night at WWE’s RAW Supershow taping from Long Island, NY. Littman was being interviewed about Make-A-Wish when Cena made a surprise appearance.

“Jonathan Littman is a tremendous young man and such an inspiration. Of all the tough guys I tangle with in the WWE ring, I’ve never encountered more bravery or toughness than I see in each wish kid I meet. Wishing is powerful stuff.”

Cena invited Littman and his parents to the 1,000th RAW in St. Louis next month.

Here’s video of Cena’s appearance:

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. As always, you can check out JR’s delicious line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

Paul Heyman On RAW: “Heyman is a natural born antagonist and when he speaks he isn’t ‘acting’ but simply being himself. I’ve personally been in too many non televised arguments with Paul to know of what I speak. Heyman has ‘it’ and always has plus it’s obvious that the native New Yorker hasn’t lost a step in his self imposed, long sabbatical from the biz over the past several years.”

“Paul Heyman is the best, antagonist, promo talent in WWE hands down.”

Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar: “A few weeks ago when HHH had his physical encounter with Brock Lesnar, I ‘felt’ that any bout between the two would be special. Specifically after the ‘Cerebral Assassin’ (Great handle…wonder where that came from?) fired up on Lesnar for a brief but impactful interlude of hammering right hands. That exchange struck a chord with me and flipped the switch for my motor to engage.”

“IF Lesnar vs. HHH happens at Summerslam, and I hope that it will, it will be a stellar attraction that will be fresh and not too likely to ever happen again. The bell to bell of this potential main event really has my interest and I’m intrigued to see how this matter plays out between now and August 19.”

Mike Tyson In WWE ’13: “Mike Tyson being a playable character in WWE13 is a significant development for THQ and WWE. Iron Mike’s involvement in the video game should be an outstanding, new, unique feature as the Attitude Era is represented strongly on this upcoming game that I assume will be released this fall perhaps in October.”

First Screenshots Of MIKE TYSON In WWE ’13

The Next Permanent RAW GM: “Just asking but could the new RAW/Smackdown GM be announced at the premier of the weekly three hour Monday Night Raws, episode 1000, in St. Louis on July 23? This isn’t a ‘spoiler’ even though some knuckleheads will think it’s such but merely a question. Doesn’t seem like a bad idea.”

Rumor On The Next RAW General Manager

Total Nonstop Action Entertainment has taken legal action against former wrestler Scott Steiner following weeks of “disparaging remarks” online about the organization, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff and other employees, according to Nashville’s City Paper. TNA filed a verified complaint Monday in Nashville Chancery Court asking for an injunction to stop Steiner’s “disparaging remarks” on Twitter.

Read Here: All Of Scott Steiner’s CRAZY Twitter Rants

The Nashville based wrestling organization claims that Steiner’s remarks breach a contract he signed in December 2010. It specifically stipulates that he is “forbidden from making public statements, including messages online, concerning TNA or any of its employees without prior approval.” City Paper, however, does not disclose whether the stipulation stands following his departure from the organization in March 2012.

“In blatant disregard of the parties’ Agreement, Steiner has engaged in a concerted effort to disparage TNA, its wrestlers, and other talent and cast them in a negative light,” the lawsuit states.

TNA formally demanded that Steiner stop posting disparaging remarks on Twitter on May 10. He responded five days later through the social media website: “Havent tweeted lately bcuz I got a letter from a lawyer representing hogan n [Bischoff] basically saying… They take my tweets seriously and if threats continue they will take to law enforcement….really hogan my.. Tweets scare you,Ive said worse in interviews on tv,LOL.”

TNA’s lawsuit asks for injunctive relief due to Steiner’s breach of contract. No hearing on the matter has been set since TNA hasn’t filed an order for injunction,

It was also disclosed in the filing that Steiner was paid $2,500 per pay-per-view performance during his time with TNA.

Additional details on the matter are available here.

Former WWE superstar Kenn Doane spoke with SEScoops.com and spoke about a number of controversial topics, including John Cena being the “Tiger Woods” of WWE and breaking up his engagement to Mickie James (which led to the demise of Doane & James’ WWE careers), Cena trying to get Randy Orton fired from WWE, his experience in the Spirit Squad, how WWE has changed since he left in 2008 and much more.

Note From Kenn: “First and foremost before reading this interview if your going to say “Your a cheerleader” or make comments of how I got beat in matches then your probably too uneducated and immature to continue so please hit the back button located at the top left of your webpage now. And now lets begin…”

When you were in the Spirit Squad, was there a feeling like this would brand you with a ‘stench’ that would be impossible to shake, or were you just happy to work with DX and Vince McMahon so early in your WWE career?

“We always knew going into it that groups don’t last forever and the best way possible to get out of that ‘stench’ so to say would be simply to fight each other or go back down to developmental and be repackaged. Fortunately Dolph had that opportunity, the other 3 got fired and I got brought back the following week as Dykstra. Spirit Squad was basically a group designed to bring back DX and that’s it. We came in as badass cheerleaders that took advantage of a 5-2 ratio and beat up every tag team they put in our way. Except when it came to DX, no 5 grown men could ever beat 2 not those 2 lol. This is where haters will say “duh haha you got superkicked and pedigreed.” But I’ma let them in on a secret. ITS FUCKING FAKE! I knew what was going to happen and I did because that was my job. That is equal to me saying haha you just got a stack of papers at your desk and now have to work more.”

“People don’t understand that this is a job. Nobody is really the champion of anything. It is a simple show that you watch and enjoy. If you were in a movie with Sly Stallone and beat his ass but then at the end he killed you would you be mad? Absolutely not you would tell everyone to go watch it. We make short action movies where in the end one loses and the other wins. So if you think otherwise then you didn’t read my disclaimer at the beginning and you can hit the back button now.”

What are your thoughts on fellow Spirit Squad alum Dolph Ziggler’s breakout potential?

“I think it’s great and I am a HUGE Dolph supporter. I text him sometimes before big matches telling him I may do a shoot run in and help him win because he deserves it. I think if THEY let him above the glass ceiling he will be a big player when it comes to the future. We already know Cody Rhodes will get through the glass ceiling eventually for sure. His damn father is a writer. Nothing against Cody he is a great talent just saying it how it is. And as for THEY i mean the politicians in the top spots. Guys like… like…. whats his name??? (haters and nerds get ready here it comes) John Cena that’s it. This man seems afraid of losing his spot and I never understood it because they are very high on him as we can all see but I guess when your at the top you must be afraid of falling sometimes. John is greedy in the ring and he is allowed to be. Very rarely do we see top babyfaces selling for anyone anymore. I think this is part of whats missing in wrestling today. I remember Bret Hart would sell for anyone at any level in every match, the reason being is if your babyface isn’t in danger then why do we care to cheer for them? Steamboat did the same thing. But guys feel it makes them weak to sell now when in reality it makes people interested. If we watched UFC and nobody got hurt we wouldn’t watch right? (a verbal yes will do fine here)

Based on what you’ve seen on television and heard from friends still working for the company, what has changed most in WWE since you left in 2008?

“Everybody walks on egg shells backstage. Nobody gets an opinion and everyone is afraid to speak up. That is what i noticed the times i went back there after my release. The new guys are like little kids that got scolded by their mothers and are on strike 2 when they didn’t do anything to begin with. and most are ass kissers which only gets them faster out the door. Nobody has a chance to become anything unless WWE wants them to be. It seems no fun, nobody really jokes or plays around like they used too. I remember bringing heely’s backstage [the sneakers with wheels in the heels], following week everyone had them, we would have races and such but now they all seem afraid to have fun or afraid to smile. their like pawns waiting to get picked up and moved to a certain spot. Silly if you ask me.”

Can you shed more light on your recent comments that John Cena wanted Randy Orton fired when you were in WWE?

“It was the same night when Cena tried toughening up Carlito (which was absolutely stupid of Cena) he was pretty much bullying him because we all know if Carlito hit Cena and hurt him he would be fired plain and simple. But regardless once John calmed down I asked him what that was all about he ranted and other crap saying people need to hold their own weight around here and some how he got to Randy being suspended saying he is trying for Randy’s release to send a message to everyone that they can all be fired just as easily. As for now I don’t know if John is trying for Randy’s release or not but if I had to guess I would say it is due to the fact that he told me he was before. This assumption could be wrong (meaning this could be false and not the truth) however John telling me in the past he did want Randy fired is true (that’s true because he told me, see how that works haters?).”

Based on your recent tweets about your former relationship with Mickie James, it’s clear that behind-the-scenes romance often winds up affecting WWE storylines. What is WWE’s attitude towards wrestlers dating divas?

“It depends on who you are, top guy like Cena can do what he wants but most of the time they try to fuck with it like put you on separate shows and make one date another on TV. I think its a little sick joke but who knows really. I mean look at past relationships usually their on separate shows.”

Since a return to WWE does not seem likely at this point due to your issues with the company’s top star, are you interested in working for Impact Wrestling? (Turns into a tangent about his relationship with Mickie James, her cheating on him with Cena, Cena’s “rats” and clearing his reputation)

“This is where its going to get interesting i may stray from this question until the end but i will answer you.”

– Former TNA star Amazing Red’s WWE tryout match prior to Sunday’s WWE No Way Out pay-per-view went well and a WWE source believes he’ll be hired as part of WWE’s upcoming Cruiserweights project that’s been discussed for the WWE Network.

– WWE Champion CM Punk tweeted the following message in response to fans complaining about his WWE title matches not being featured last on WWE pay-per-views:

Placement on a card determining quality? Y'all need to reevaluate. I'll wrestle @WWEDanielBryan 1st, 3rd, 7th or your precious last…

— player/coach (@CMPunk) June 19, 2012

– Ever since CM Punk did “snow angels” with Jimmy Fallon on Monday night on Fallon’s late night NBC show, #SnowAngeling has been trending on Twitter this week and WWE has been encouraging fans to send in photos of themselves doing snow angels anywhere they can.

VIDEO: Watch CM Punk & Jimmy Fallon Do Snow Angels Together

WWE is reportedly trying to get #SnowAngeling to go viral, similar to NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s “Tebowing” pose. WWE tried something similar earlier this year, telling fans to send in pictures of them doing Daniel Bryan’s “YES!” pose.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

– It was announced on Tuesday that WWE Diva Eve Torres is currently filming a new reality show for NBC called Stars Earn Stripes, where celebrities go through boot camp training to raise money for military charities

Eve Appearing On New NBC Reality Show (Press Release)

Eve posted the following on her official website about her involvement in the show:

“I am absolutely THRILLED to be a part of the Stars Earn Stripes Cast! I will be working with our nation’s most elite heroes and competing to raise money for military and first responder charities. Not to mention… I will be shooting some MAJOR weapons! The two hour season premiere will air on NBC Monday, August 13th at 8/7c. Stay tuned!”

– Speaking of Eve, she’ll be returning to WWE’s RAW Supershow next Monday night.

John Cena’s estranged wife Liz Huberdeau claims Cena was cheating on her, which could affect their prenuptial agreement and the terms of their pending divorce.

Liz’s divorce attorney Raymond Rafool tells TMZ.com they’ve been contacted by several people since news of their divorce went public stating that John Cena has been cheating on her. If the allegations are true, this could be grounds for Liz to challenge their prenuptial agreement. Rafool told TMZ:

“We’re definitely following up on every lead relative to his being unfaithful before AND after the separation.”

– Monday’s RAW Supershow drew a 3.4 cable rating with 4,963,000 viewers. The show did hourly ratings of 3.38 and 3.43.

WWE certainly benefited from not having competition from an NBA Finals game and it appears fans were interested in the fallout from WWE No Way Out. Factor in an approximate 10% increase in viewership from people who DVR’d RAW and WWE is comfortably out of the danger zone it was flirting with a month ago.

– The 6/16 WWE AM RAW scored a 0.52 rating with 594,000 viewers.

– The June 16th episode of Steve Austin’s Redneck Island reality show on CMT scored a 0.37 cable rating with 551,000 viewers. The midnight replay did 0.14 rating with 203,000 viewers.

– Triple H appeared off-camera at Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings in Baltimore, Maryland. After Jack Swagger cut a cocky heel promo in the ring, Triple H’s music hit and he came to the ring and Pedigreed Swagger before leaving.

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

– The dark main event that took place at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings saw John Cena defeat Big Show and David Otunga in a Handicap Match (Cena pinned Otunga).

After the match ended, John Laurinaitis hit the ring and tried hitting Cena with a steel chair. Cena ducked and laid Laurinaitis out with an Attitude Adjustment to end the show.

– FCW trainer Bill DeMott wrote on Twitter that WWE Diva Tamina Snuka has “big things coming her way.”

– Jim Ross was asked if he’s OK with WWE’s re-branded NXT show not airing online. He said:

Absolutely. Big days lie a head.RT @dizzydj: Hey, @JRsBBQ… Are you OK with @WWENXT not being on http://t.co/EBKuhpUm anymore?

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 19, 2012

– This week’s WWE Interim General Manager Mick Foley tweeted the following message after last night’s SmackDown tapings, stating that he finally had a chance to speak with Dean Ambrose face to face:

https://twitter.com/realmickfoley/status/215238362037104640

Ambrose did not reply to Foley directly, but tweeted the following Tuesday night:

https://twitter.com/thedeanambrose/status/215296275455803393

– According to WWE sources, the current plan for when RAW expands to three hours each week starting July 23rd is for WWE to use use the entire show (as well as Twitter) to hype big matches/segments that would take place at the top of each hour. WWE would spend the first 50 minutes of RAW hyping the start of the 9-9:15pm quarter hour, the next hour hyping the start of the 10-10:15pm quarter hour and the final hour hyping the show’s final segment.

– Suspended WWE superstar Randy Orton has been pulled from an upcoming advertised appearance. Orton was scheduled to wrestle Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio at a 3-way match at the July 24th SmackDown live event from Kansas City. On Tuesday afternoon, Orton’s name was removed from the card and now the match is just Sheamus vs. Del Rio.

– The WWE website has an article up asking if John Cena has redeemed himself following his disappointing loss to The Rock at WrestleMania 28. The article looks at Cena’s big win over Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules, his win over Big Show at No Way Out and his disposal of John Laurinaitis on Monday’s RAW as signs that he’s climbing his way back to the top.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

It was announced on RAW that until WWE’s Board of Director appoints new General Managers to run RAW and SmackDown, each week’s shows will feature an interim General Manager. The eligible participants are people who have previously worked as General Managers. Monday’s RAW and this week’s SmackDown are hosted by Mick Foley.

At Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings, Vickie Guerrero was named the Interim GM for next week’s RAW and SmackDown.

Other names that could serve as Interim GMs in the coming weeks include Steve Austin, Bret Hart, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, William Regal, Jonathan Coachman and Mike Adamle.