: After suffering a hip injury at the WWE Bragging Rights pay-per-view, RAW superstar CM Punk underwent an MRI last week and it was determined that he will likely require surgery and will be out of action for up to 3 months.

The belief is that Punk could have probably delayed surgery and worked through the injury, but the injury would eventually get worse and surgery is inevitable. Similar to The Undertaker’s injury situation, undergoing surgery now will allow him to return in time for the start of WrestleMania season in January.

Read More: The Latest On Undertaker’s Shoulder Injury & WM27 Opponent

WWE does not want to lose yet another top character, so creative has been told to write storylines for Punk that will keep him on television without him having to wrestle.

(Partial source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Champion Randy Orton is featured on the official promotional poster for WWE’s final pay-per-view of the year, Tables, Ladders & Chairs.

WWE TLC takes place on Sunday, December 19th from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

— Sean Morley (a/k/a Val Venis) is telling people he has re-signed with World Wrestling Entertainment.

— Triple H and Stephanie McMahon appeared at the Danbury Get Out The Vote Rally yesterday in Danbury, Connecticut to support Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign. The former WWE CEO was also on hand for the event.

— The Bella Twins hosted Nickelback’s pool party concert yesterday at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

source: f4wonline.com

— Chris Jericho took part in an interview with Norwich Evening News 24 to discuss the latest news concerning Fozzy. Regarding a possible return to World Wrestling Entertainment, it could take place as early as the holiday season.

— Former WWE star Perry Saturn has been announced to appear at K&S Promotions’ “Season’s Greetings” event on Saturday, December 11. The event is being held at the Ramada Hotel in Essington, PA. Visit kandswrestlefest.com for more information.

— WWE returns to the Four States Entertainment Center in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 17th, 2011 at 7 PM. Tickets go on sale December 4th, 2010 at 10 AM.

— Edge defeated Rey Mysterio and Alberto Del Rio last night on SmackDown to earn a shot at Kane’s World Heavyweight Championship at the Survivor Series.

One other match has been announced in Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship, with John Cena as the special guest referee.

— Speaking of Edge, he celebrates his 37th birthday today – October 30th.

— There is frustration among some in WWE with the “Stand Up” initiative being Vince McMahon’s top priority. They feel his mindset won’t change following next Tuesday’s election, whether Linda McMahon wins her Senate campaign or not. (source: www.f4wonline.com)

— Melina posted a video entry on YouTube entitled “I’m OK!!!” in response to fan concerns of her lack of tweeting as of late as well as recent online rumors. It was reported earlier this week by www.f4wonline.com that she has heat with company officials and was soundly defeated on Monday’s Raw as a result.

“It’s easier to make up stuff or to say things and to kind of believe in the the worst than to just accept things the way they are,” she said in response to ‘rumors going around’. “Things just happen the way they do and you just got to take it with stride. You know, you can’t win them all and things can’t be perfect and awesome all the time. But, you can make the situation the best that you can.”

The multi-time champion also shows off a very large bag of Skittles sent to her by the confectionery company and discusses her Halloween costume.

— Adam Atherton, who performed as Rudy Parker in WWE’s developmental promotion Florida Championship, wrote on his Facebook page that he asked to be released from his contract earlier this month because he was denied a raise by organization officials and was therefore unable to afford to pay back his student loans.

— This week’s episode of WWE Superstars scored a 0.53 cable rating, with 528,000 viewers. The midnight replay drew a 0.2 cable rating, with 163,000 viewers. (source: www.pwinsider.com)

WWE Studios’ Knucklehead drew virtually no business during its ‘limited engagement’ this past weekend.

A chart listing the top grossing films, with the bottom movie making $75, did not rank the WWE produced film. Even further, numerous websites that feature histories of all theatrically released movies and how much business they did – including last weekend – don’t have it listed.

The film was only scheduled for last weekend in select theaters – a total of six. It will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Nov. 9.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— William Regal has signed a 42 month contract renewal with World Wrestling Entertainment. Now 42, he would be under contract until 2014, when he’s 46 – providing he isn’t released.

— The WWE website has announced that Kofi Kingston will join the Ghost Hunters Halloween Live special on Syfy Sunday night. The program begins at 7/6 CT.

— Todd Grisham said over commentary during the Chris Masters vs Tyler Reks match on last night’s episode of WWE Superstars that “The Masterpiece” was offered the week off to heal from his gruesome eye injury on the previous week’s show, but declined.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE developmental wrestler Cable Jones, who has largely worked in a preliminary role since debuting in Florida Championship Wrestling in March, was recently repackaged as a villainous chiropractor.

During an interview segment with Ashley Valance on a recent episode of FCW Wrestling, he requested that she refer him as “Dr. Cable Jones, Chiropractor… with a speciality in pain.” He then vowed to redefine the meaning of pain on all of the FCW Superstars.

The persona is based off Jones’ real-life background as he graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in 2008.

Check out this video of Cable Jones’ new gimmick:

– According to a reliable source, there is some frustration in WWE that Vince McMahon’s top priority these days is the “Stand Up For WWE” campaign – and the television product is suffering as a result. WWE employees and superstars have been voluntarily “standing up for WWE” and recording video testimonials about how great the company is, but the overall feeling is that Vince’s time would be much better spent developing better storylines and feuds. People are optimistic that things will get better after Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign ends next week (Election Day is 11/2).

– Earlier in the week, a fan asked Orton if he was going to open a YouTube page. Orton took a shot at Hardy and replied, “And do what? Eat grapes?” .. This is a reference to Matt Hardy, who was eating (and raving about) grapes in one of his recent YouTube videos. Hardy, who is still operating two seperate Twitter accounts (one as “Matt” and one as “Matthew”), wrote the following (As Matthrew) in response to Orton’s remark:

“Make sure to check out the Matt Hardy brand youtube channel because their is going to be an entry on there, a can’t miss entry which is going to be about a current WWE champion, and actually one who might think about eating grapes for breakfast.”

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown on SyFy, taped Tuesday night from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin:

* Kane will host a funeral for The Undertaker.

* Edge vs. Rey Mysterio vs Alberto Del Rio: The winner faces Kane for the World Heavyweight championship at Survivor Series

* WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan vs. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero

* Jack Swagger vs. Kaval.

* Divas Halloween Costume Contest

* Kelly Kelly, The Bella Twins & Melina vs.. Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, Layla & Michelle McCool

* Cody Rhodes talks to Drew McIntyre about The Nexus, saying they are pathetic.

* Big Show & Kofi Kingston vs.. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre

• *SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

WWE SmackDown on Syfy

WWE SmackDown Tapings Results
from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Report courtesy of reader Jasosn Fox & WrestlingNewsWorld

Smackdown (Airing Friday On SyFy):

* The ring is decorated for The Undertaker’s funeral after he was “buried alive” at Sunday’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view.

* World Heavyweight Champion Kane comes out with Paul Bearer to open the show. Kane says The Undertaker is never coming back and he wants the fans to thank him for removing the false hope from their lives. He gets a ton of heat from the Milwaukee crowd.

* Alberto Del Rio interrupts the segment and says the only funeral tonight is going to be for the World Heavyweight Championship. He attacked Kane but Rey Mysterio came out, chasing Del Rio off. Mysterio hit 619 on Paul Bearer but Kane threw him out of the ring. Edge comes out and spears Kane.

* Backstage, Alberto Del Rio tells Teddy Long he wants to be the number one contender. Instead, Long books Del Rio vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Edge in a triple threat match for later tonight with the winner getting Kane for the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series next month.

* WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan b. WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler w/Vickie Guerrero (who was dressed like a cougar). Bryan pinned Ziggler.

* Josh Mathews interviewed Paul Bearer backstage, but Kane ended up by starring at Mathews until he left.

* Backstage, Kelly Kelly is starring in a mirror. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes comes in and says he needs the mirror more than she does. Big Show comes in and wants a match with Cody. Cody says he’s a tag team wrestler and will only face Show if he can find a partner. Kelly Kelly whispers in Show’s ear.

* Jack Swagger w/eagle mascot b. Kaval.

* Teddy Long and Hornswoggle come out for a Divas Halloween costume contest. Alicia Fox is Cleopatra, Kelly Kelly is Little Bo Peep, The Bella Twins are Batman and Robin, Melina is Spider-Woman, Rosa Mendes is a leprechaun, Layla is Beyonce and Michelle McCool is Lady Gaga. Long setup a match between the Divas.

Kelly Kelly, The Bella Twins & Melina b. Alicia Fox, Rosa Mendes, Layla & Michelle McCool

* Backstage, Edge and Rey Mysterio talked abotu tonight triple threat match.

* Cody Rhodes talks to Drew McIntyre about The Nexus, saying they are pathetic.

* Big Show & Kofi Kingston b. “Dashing” Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre. After the match Rhodes and McIntyre got into it and seemingly broke up their tag team with Rhodes telling McIntyre he got in his way.

* Edge b. Rey Mysterio & Alberto Del Rio in a triple threat match to become the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship.

MVP recently announced on Twitter@The305MVP that he is working on new music and will be recording songs with none other than John Cena and R-Truth.

The SmackDown star  recently released a new song titled “VIP Ballin” that’s been getting a lot of positive reviews from his Twitter followers.

• LISTEN HERE: MVP’s New Single – “VIP Ballin'”

As we reported earlier, MVP has some heat on him with management for recent Tweets about being unhappy with the way WWE has booked him lately.

– Former WWE superstar Dave Bautista is currently training for his professional Mixed Martial Arts debut some time in early 2011, but that doesn’t mean his days inside the ring are over.  Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki’s IGF promotion has announced that Batista will be wrestling on their December 3rd show in Japan. We’re looking into this story and hope to have more details shortly.

– John Cena has not appeared at WWE live events as of late because he’s been in New Mexico filming Blood Brothers for WWE Studios.

– As we reported here earlier this month, Hollywood actor Freddy Prinze Jr. has returned to WWE’s creative team. Prinze was at Sunday’s WWE Bragging Rights pay-per-view and will be working with talent backstage producing interviews. (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

World Wrestling Entertainment sent out the following press release today … After it was announced this week that the ban on WWE merchandise at Connecticut voting locations was lifted, WWE is now taking it a step farther and actually giving away free merchandise at the Connecticut polls..

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FREE WWE® MERCHANDISE AT CT POLLS

STAMFORD, Conn., October 28, 2010 – To celebrate the victory of restoring voters’ right to wear WWE® clothing at the polls, World Wrestling Entertainment® will be giving away WWE merchandise near select Connecticut poll locations on Election Day, this Tuesday, November 2nd.

“I can’t think of a better way for WWE fans to celebrate their constitutional rights and freedom of expression while voting than to proudly wear the WWE merchandise that Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz attempted to prohibit from the polls,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, World Wrestling Entertainment.

Out of respect for voters from all political parties, WWE will not be handing out merchandise within 75 feet of polling locations, and merchandise will be available on a first come, first served basis.

— It was reported last week by the Pro Wrestling Torch that MVP developed heat backstage for moaning about the company’s younger performers being promoted ahead of him. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting this week that the SmackDown Superstar garnered heat for recent Twitter remarks complaining about his lack of a push with the organization.

— The reason given for the substandard outcome of the Kaitlyn vs. Maxine bout on last week’s episode of NXT was because the ring was late in being set up and the Rookie Divas had no time to plan their match move-for-move beforehand like they usually do. The ring setup was delayed because it had to be rigged for The Undertaker to pull Kane down through it for the evening’s SmackDown taping.

— John Cena has not appeared at WWE live events as of late because he’s been in New Mexico filming Blood Brothers for WWE Studios.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— Stephanie McMahon appears in a new advertisement on behalf of her mother’s Linda Senate campaign, titled “When I Was Young.”

To view the video, click here.

— It was reported earlier that Chavo Guerrero is playing the role of Jack Swagger’s eagle mascot. Current creative plans call for the mascot’s identity to revealed on television. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

— Matches taking place on tonight’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows: Mark Henry vs. Jey Uso, Zack Ryder vs. Tyson Kidd, MVP vs. Curt Hawkins, and the advertised main event of Tyler Reks vs. Chris Masters.

— A photo has surfaced online of the Raw script ring announcer Justin Roberts had at ringside on Monday night.

A similar incident occurred last year where an entire script for the most recent episode of Monday Night Raw leaked online and believed to be from John Carle, a creative writer who had just been laid off. While no legal action was taken, Vince McMahon was said to be infuriated over the ordeal.

— Online reports that independent wrestler “The Future” Donovan Ruddick had signed a WWE developmental deal are incorrect – and the St Louis wrestler is said to be freaked out that the false reports could cost him the job. The latest on this situation is that Ruddick was simply offered a deal, but nothing is signed yet. People close to Ruddick are said to be “freaked out” word got out about his offer to train at FCW before the deal is signed and fear that the offer could fall through. (Source: PWInsider.com)

As we reported earlier this week, the special 3-hour November 29th edition of WWE RAW feature the return of the King of the Ring tournament. (Read More)

It’s now been announced that WWE will be presenting two more special themed shows in the coming months – and they’ll both be 3-hour shows as well.

The November 15th episode of WWE RAW from Hershey, PA will be “Old School” night – featuring appearances from various WWE legends. Advertising for the show is as follows:

“WWE throws it back Old School when Monday Night Raw takes place live from Hershey’s Giant Center! See your favorite Raw/SmackDown and WWE Legends Live in Hershey!”

The December 13th RAW from New Orleans, LA will feature the 2010 Slammy Awards. This show will feature superstars from both RAW and SmackdDown.

WWE Champion Randy Orton is interviewed in the latest issue of WWE Magazine, which hits newsstands next Tuesday. Here are some highlights of what the Viper said about:

The difference between a good match and a great match in WWE is always…

“How I leave the live audience and how they respond or react. At this past SummerSlam, Sheamus and I had what I consider to be a very good match—the crowd, however, was just kind of down. It was weird. If we contested that same match a month earlier or a week later, even in the same arena, the reaction might’ve been 10 times louder. Even though a match is technically good, if it’s the last one during a three-hour show…well, sometimes the crowd is spent.”

How He’s Grown As A Performer:

“That my confidence level has gone up. I’d have to say that that’s one of the most important attributes to have in this business. If you’re not confident in yourself and your abilities, as soon as you walk through the curtain, the fans can sense that right away.”

Why He Likes Posting On Twitter:

“It lets fans know who Randy Orton really is. There are a lot of fans out there who think I’m an arrogant jerk, or hard to talk to. It’s humanized me a little more, which may or may not be a good thing.”

His Goal For Next Year’s WrestleMania:

“Win. Hopefully I’ll still be the champion. I think I’d like to face John Cena. We started in OVW together 10 years ago and came up through the ranks. We have quite the history, of course. I think that the two of us going at it at ‘Mania would be epic. We have so many things in common and, at the same time, there’s so much contrast between us as well.”

If He Quit WWE – What Would He Do On His Last Day?

“That’s impossible to answer, on the grounds that I’d never quit under any circumstances.”

— Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre revealed in an interview with WWE Magazine that his dream opponent is The Undertaker as he would put his cherished hair on the line for a chance to break his undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

“Undertaker and The Streak—a Hair vs. Streak Match. I would absolutely risk my hair for a chance to break ‘Taker’s record,” he replied in response to a question asking who he would put his hair on the line against and what type of match. “Even if I lost, I’d still have main-evented ‘Mania against ‘Taker. Either way it goes, I’m a winner. Maybe a bald winner, but it’d be worth it.”

Earlier in the interview, McIntyre jokingly said he plans on being buried with his hairbrush.

— World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Heritage Championship Wrestling Champion “The Future” Donovan Ruddick to a developmental contract. The St. Louis based wrestler, who’s real name is Brian McGhee, was on hand for Bragging Rights and this week’s television tapings.

— Matt Hardy, who was released from his contract with World Wrestling Entertainment on Oct. 15, has been added to the company website’s Alumni section.

(source: pwinsider.com)

Former WWE Diva Serena was recently interviewed by Serena-Deeb.com and spoke about her short-but-memorable run in WWE.

Here are some highlight of what Serena said about:

Her Future in Pro Wrestling:

“I still have many goals in wrestling that I haven’t fulfilled yet. Wrestling in Japan would be the biggest of those. The respect for wrestling over there is a precious thing and I would be honored to wrestle in front of those crowds. I also think it’s something that I want to prove to myself because not everyone can wrestle that style. The best times in my career so far were my times spent overseas, so I also would love to do more tours abroad. Mexico would be great because I am fluent in Spanish so I would be able to use that skill as well. I want to continue to focus on professional growth, as well as personal. I am still very young with a lot I haven’t seen in the world. We owe it to ourselves to become a better person with each day. The world hasn’t even seen how talented I am yet, but I promise that it will.”

Shaving Her Head As Part Of The Straight Edge Society:

“I was approached with the idea of shaving my head and although it took some thinking (being a woman with long hair my whole life), when you are given an opportunity to live your lifelong dream, you will do almost anything. I have no idea if others were asked to do it or not.”

The entire interview can be read here.

It’s been 10 years since World Wrestling Entertainment went public and started selling company stock.

Several WWE personalities were in New York City on Wednesday morning at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the morning bell and commemorate the anniversary. Among those in attendence were Triple H, Kelly Kelly, WWE’s COO Donna Goldsmith and CFO George Barrios.

Here is video of the event:

It’s been confirmed that the special 3-hour November 29th episode of Monday Night RAW will feature the return of the King of the Ring tournament. The show will take place from Philadelphia, PA.

This will be the first KOTR tournament since 2008, when William Regal was crowned king.

The King of the Ring tournament began back in 1998 and ran almost every year until 1993, when the event was turned into its own pay-per-view event. WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart was crowned King of the Ring in 1993 and the event ran on PPV until 2002. KOTR winners in that period included stars like Steve Austin, Triple H, Kurt Angle, Edge and Brock Lesnar.

After the brand split, the show disappeared for 4 years, when it was revived on the SmackDown brand and won by Booker T, which kicked off his “King Booker” gimmick. There was no KOTR in 2007 and the following year, William Regal won the event. There was no KOTR last year.

No word yet on whether the entire tournament will take place that night, but its likely.

With the amount of young talent on the RAW roster, WWE will have no problem filling the brackets with good match-ups.

– The early PPV buyrate numbers are in for WWE’s Night of Champions 2010 pay-per-view and once again – the downward trend continues.

According to early estimates, this year’s event drew 169,000 buys, down a sharp 36.7% from 267,000 last year. WWE will report the official number in its third quarter 2010 earnings report, which will be released on November 4.

The preliminary buyrate expected to rise a bit before the final results are in, but it’s becoming more apparent by the month that WWE’s pay-per-view business is in bad shape and big changes are needed.

This year’s Night of Champions was $5 more expensive than last year and was headlined by Randy Orton winning the WWE title in a Six-Pack Challenge and the first match of the latest Undertaker & Kane feud.

– We reported earlier this week that CM Punk appeared to suffer a back or hip injury at Sunday’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view. CM Punk noted on Twitter hat he underwent an MRI yesterday, his birthday. Punk has been pulled from the next few WWE live events as a precaution and the results of the MRI should be available in the next few days. We’ll follow up on this.

– Several national media outlets have picked up on the story that WWE merchandise is no longer banned at Connecticut voting stations on Election Day.

– Vince McMahon is reportedly the person behind R-Truth’s new theme song. The idea is that like a real hip hop performer, R-Truth will release a few songs a year that will get played on WWE programming.

– WWE Monday Night Raw on January 24th, 2011 will be held at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Tickets go on sale December 4th, 2010. (Credit: Devin Cutting.)

(Credit to pwinsider.com for some of the info used in this report)