As noted earlier this week, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was pulled from this coming Monday’s “Slammy Awards” themed edition of RAW and now instead have him booked for the post-TLC edition of RAW on December 15th.

WWE originally had Lesnar scheduled for the Slammy edition of RAW because they felt he was needed on the show due to the fact that he’ll be up for a bunch of awards. However, because Monday’s show is also the “go-home” show for the WWE TLC pay-per-view and Lesnar ended up not being booked on the show, WWE esentially didn’t feel the need to “waste” one of the few television dates they have with him, per his unique agreement with the company.

It appears the decision to make the changes regarding Lesnar’s scheduling was a last-minute decision.

Regarding Lesnar’s future, it appears as though the final television date on his current deal with WWE is the post-WrestleMania 31 edition of RAW in San Jose, California.

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In addition to the 12/15 date in Detroit posted earlier, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is also advertised to appear on the December 29th edition of RAW in Washington, D.C.

As far as 2015, Lesnar’s initial early dates for television include the January 12th RAW in Minneapolis and the January 19th RAW in Dallas. While he is not yet advertised for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view in January, the expectations are that he will work the show, especially because he’s booked for the “go-home” RAW for the show in Dallas, as well as the post-PPV edition of RAW in Hartford.

As noted on Monday night, WWE removed Brock Lesnar from the advertising for next week’s edition of WWE RAW in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Apparently the decision was made among WWE executives during the week not to waste one of Lesnar’s dates on a show that already features the “Slammy Awards” theme, as well as special celebrity guest host Seth Green.

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Lesnar had initially been booked and advertised for the December 8th RAW for over a month, but is now instead scheduled to return on the December 15th edition of RAW in Detroit, Michigan.

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– Former WWE & TNA star Bully Ray tweeted the following on Monday night, calling out WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar:

I'm the 1 who can defeat the 1 who put the 1 in 21-1. @HeymanHustle @WWE #RawTulsa

— Bully Ray (@bullyray5150) December 2, 2014

Paul Heyman, the 1 behind the 1 who put the 1 in 21-1, responded:

Easy, @REALBully5150. The idea is to work WITH fellow #PaulHeymanGuy s … dissension amongst the ranks defeats the purpose!

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 2, 2014

. @REALBully5150 Of course, though, we can discuss over 2am sushi. Meet me at da joint. You know the one. As in the 1 in 21-1. Ahem.

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) December 2, 2014

– Mr. Money in the Bank Seth Rollins tweeted the following late Monday night, perhaps in response to Vince McMahon talking about today’s WWE locker room not being as ambitious as the Superstars of the Attitude Era:

No better way to grab the brass ring then to take out the so-called last guy to do just that. #WWETLC #TablesMatch How's that for ambition?

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) December 2, 2014

– WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is no longer being advertised for next week’s Slammy Awards edition of WWE RAW from Greenville, South Carolina.

Lesnar had been advertised for the Slammy RAW for several months, but has been pulled from ads on the WWE website and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena site.

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– Former WCW President Eric Bischoff and former WWE producer Bruce Prichard will have a debate on The Monday Night Wars on January 25th in Philadelphia, PA. This is the same day and city as WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view.

The event will take place at Dave & Buster’s on Columbus Boulevard at noon. There will be a one-hour meet & greet and the debate will feature questions from fans until 3pm. Fans attending the Rumble that night will have plenty of time to make both shows. Tickets for the event go on sale this week and RF Video will be releasing additional details.

WWE announced a special celebrity guest host for next week’s edition of RAW.

Guest-hosting next week’s RAW will be the founder of Robot Chicken, voice of one of the “Family Guy” cartoon characters and film actor Seth Green.

Also scheduled for next week’s edition of WWE RAW are the annual Slammy Awards.

WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was initially scheduled for next week’s show, however, he has since been removed from the advertising for the show.

– The current working plan within WWE right now is to promote all of the RAW shows that WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar appears on during WrestleMania season around Lesnar, with the idea of positioning him as the top draw in the company, as those behind-the-scenes are of the legitimate belief that he is in fact the top ticket-seller on the current roster.

– Despite previous reports to the contrary, WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley’s recent comedy show in Brooklyn, New York on Sunday night was not the one that was filmed for a future WWE Network special.

There has been some talk within WWE lately of bringing back Paul Heyman as a regular character on WWE television in the very near future.

The current plan is to have Heyman re-appear on WWE television on the December 1st edition of RAW from Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the idea being that he would serve as the mouth-piece to build towards WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar’s WWE television return.

Lesnar’s TV return is currently scheduled for the following week’s show, which is the December 8th “Slammy Awards” edition of RAW from Greenville, South Carolina.

The following are highlights of a new Miami Herald interview with Seth Rollins:

On leading Team Authority at Survivor Series: “I think there is a lot of weight on my shoulders for sure. You are looking at some pretty big stakes going into Survivor Series with the Authority’s control of WWE on the line. You could be looking at a completely different WWE come the night after Survivor Series. It’s on my shoulders to make sure that doesn’t happen. I like my bosses. I like where they’re at, as they’ve helped me out a lot. So being on that team, captaining that team and looking at the history of Survivor Series and matches that have paved the way for this one, it’s going to be great to be part of it. I’m looking forward to making another blip on my own legacy with defeating Team Cena in a major pay-per-view atmosphere.”

On learning while working with The Authority: “I’m a sponge in that scenario soaking up all the information I possibly can. You are looking at Triple H, who has pretty much done all there is to do in WWE. You look at Stephanie, who is a McMahon. She has this in her blood. Then you have Kane, who also has been around in many incarnations for a very long period of time. There is so much information and so much to learn about being the man in WWE. That’s definitely who I want to be and where I want to be. It’s been an incredible experience to be with the three of those people and learn from them on a day-to-day basis.”

OnWWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar not being around: “I think it’s bull crap. I don’t appreciate it one bit. I’m sitting here with this contract biding my time. I want to be the WWE world heavyweight champion now. I don’t want to wait around to when he decides it’s cool to show up. He has said it before. He is this mercenary. He is basically a guy you pay as much as he wants and he comes and works for you. I’m not a fan of that. I think there is no honor in that.”

“Coming from the guy who ‘stabbed his brothers in the back,’ me talking about honor I know can sound a little outrageous. However, I want him to be around so I can keep an eye on him and make sure that WWE world heavyweight championship is within eyeshot. That’s my goal and on the horizon for me. When he isn’t here or not around, it can be pretty frustrating.”

Check out the complete interview at MiamiHerald.com.

The following are highlights of the latest blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On Sting possibly appearing at Survivor Series: “My Twitter timeline lit up Friday night with the conveniently, timed info/rumor that Sting would make a ‘surprise’ appearance at Sunday’s WWE Survivor Series. I have no idea it that’s true or not and I’d have preferred if the info, true or not, would not have leaked out. I’m not a major fan of the “Jardine’s” aka spoilers. I’m a Sting fan from back in the day and believe that if his first and perhaps only match in WWE is at WrestleMania 31. The man has earned a WrestleMania Moment without question.”

On his prediction for the Survivor Series main event outcome: “If forced to make a prediction, I’d go with Team Cena winning the Survivor Series main event Sunday in St. Louis which provides WWE the opportunity to truly set the reset button and create some new scenarios that are due with the build to WM31 beginning to commence. If so, Im curious to see how HHH and Steph are repositioned as WWE needs star power and they provide that more than many of the talents.”

On rumors of a Brock Lesnar return to UFC: “My thoughts on the possibility of Brock Lesnar returning to the UFC have seemingly resonated among some. Lesnar is a true jock….not an entertainer….and in the UFC he can be involved in a main steam sport of which he covets while still making big money for working few times a year. I think the amazingly gifted athlete longs for the competition and to see what’s left in the tank after his battles with diverticulitis. Perhaps with the additional TV dates that Lesnar has agreed to is for him to lose the WWE Title on Monday Night RAW where the most fans would see it. Who knows?”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

As seen in recent ads for WrestleMania 31, the WWE Superstars that are most prominently featured in the majority of those ads are Daniel Bryan, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Roman Reigns, Mark Henry, Bray Wyatt and Dean Ambrose. Apparently the reason Henry is included among those guys is because the WWE advertising department were told to include an African-American in the main ads for the show.

Other ads for the show, such as those at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, where the show will take place next year, have Randy Orton and Bad News Barrett instead of Dean Ambrose and Daniel Bryan, and include Big E. as one of the big six.

– The official website of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, is advertising WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar for the Dec. 15, 2014 Raw.

Lesnar is also advertised for the following dates: Dec. 8, 2014 – Greenville, South Carolina; Dec. 29, 2014 – Washington, D.C; Jan. 12, 2015 – New Orleans, Louisiana; Jan. 19, 2015 – Dallas, Texas.

– The WWE Network has incorporated “Continue Watching” and “Watchlist” functions.

With the “Watchlist” function, you can add any episode or series and quickly access it through the “My Account” tab. The “Continue Watching” function allows users to resume watching any Network video they stopped watching.

– Former WWE Diva Melina has launched a podcast on iTunes and her official website, “Getting Real with Melina.” She doesn’t talk about wrestling, but rather, random subjects that amuse her. In the second edition, the former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion talks about skinny dipping, a Craig’s List post called Satan’s Marionette Puppet and actor Dolph Lundren.

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10. Bray Wyatt (Last Week: Not Ranked)

The Eater of Worlds picked up a win over Sin Cara on SmackDown this week. Wyatt cracks the top ten this week after an entertaining segment with Dean Ambrose, as the top continue to hype their match at Survivor Series.

9. Ryback (LW: 10)

Ryback continued his dominance this week, destroying members of the Authority to close both Raw and SmackDown. It appears the company has faith in the Big Guy once again, considering he’s been booked as an unstopped monster over the past few weeks.

– The official website of the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is advertising WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar for the Jan. 12, 2015 Raw.

Lesnar is also advertised for the following Raw tapings: Dec. 8, 2014 – Greenville, South Carolina; Dec. 29, 2014 – Washington, D.C; Jan. 19, 2015 – Dallas, Texas.

– Nikki Bella, who is set to challenge AJ Lee for the Divas Championship at Survivor Series, posted this message on social media addressing her critics.

“I don’t have to tell you how hard I have worked. I don’t have to tell you the hours, sweat, blood and tears I have put into this. I don’t have to tell you stories so you’ll feel bad for me. My dream may have started later than yours but you can’t take my dream away from me. You say bad things about me but in the end you don’t really know me. I may not be your internet darling but what I am is Fearless. And being Fearless is what has gotten me to where I am today. 8 years of constantly being put down, I am still here. And that’s because I am a Survivor.”

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The following are highlights of a recent Jim Ross website Q&A update:

On longer WWE PPVs on the WWE Network and Hell In A Cell running short: “It’s impossible for me to say but WWE’s goal used to be to get as close to a three hour PPV as possible. I’m thinking that the show simply went short and someone missed a time cue.”

On who the nicest people in wrestling are outside the ring: “There are many good guys outside the ring too many to start mentioning here or to erroneously leave off a list. It mirrors life…there are good people to be around while there are others that aren’t.”

On Brock Lesnar and the WWE title rarely appearing on TV or PPVs: “I had no isue only seeing Brock occasionally on RAW but to not see him for endless stretches of time isn’t a good scenario for WWE or their fans. Apparently, WWE made a financial deal that isn’t company or fan friendly.”

On if he’d like CM Punk to call the NJPW Tokyo Dome show with him: “That’s not my job. I’d love to work with him nonetheless but it’s not likely.”

For more JR Q&A updates, check out JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

– WWE has added WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar to the advertising for the February 9th edition of WWE RAW in Columbus, Ohio.

– WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T was scheduled to appear at the Northeast Wrestling event in Danbury, Connecticut this Friday, however WWE reportedly pulled him from the appearance so he could appear at their WrestleMania 31 ticket party at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Replacing Booker at the independent event will be Bully Ray.

If there was ever an awful time for a ten-person pay-per-view main event … this is it.

Why WWE is choosing to run with a ten-person elimination match for the upcoming Survivor Series show is completely beyond me. At this point in time, the depth among WWE’s roster is at one of the lowest that I can ever recall.

With top stars such as Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns on the shelf, and guys like CM Punk leaving at the peak of their popularity and Brock Lesnar working infrequently, WWE is left with very little at the top of the card. The only positive is that it forces them to move guys up the ladder at a faster rate than they normally might do.

With that being said, and I’m well aware that it’s a tradition to have multi-person elimination matches at Survivor Series, but I just can’t fathom why WWE is running with that concept this year, considering the state of their roster.

There’s been plenty of times in the past where they abandoned the elimination match concept at Survivor Series, so it’s not like something they have to make work because they do it every single year.

Regardless, that’s the direction we’re headed this year.

Having said that, one has to wonder how Survivor Series will come off later this month. WWE has put on some pretty solid pay-per-view shows in recent months, but I’ve got my reservations as to how well this show will come off in two weeks.

With pretty much all of the top guys either injured or involved in the main event, what is the rest of the show going to look like? Outside of Bray Wyatt vs. Dean Ambrose, thus far there’s virtually nothing on the Survivor Series undercard that I’m looking forward to.

Sure, Adam Rose vs. The Bunny will no doubt be an instant ring classic, but I digress.

All kidding aside, what’s left for the Survivor Series undercard? How many people that matter that aren’t tied up in the main event are left? The answer — not many.

It will be interesting to watch as the card continues to take shape in the final week of television next week leading up to the event.

By the way, if the stipulation in the Survivor Series main event has The Authority losing power if “Team Authority” loses the ten-man elimination main event, why isn’t Triple H trading his suit in for a pair of tights?

Beats me.

You would think with so much on the line, “The Game” would take matters into his own hands, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. Unless I’m missing something, however, I guess it’s still possible, as last I checked there is one spot yet to be filled on the heel team. One would assume Triple H will fill that spot, although I haven’t seen any hints aimed in that direction.

While the roster is badly in need of some more depth right now, it is refreshing to know that the talent pool in developmental is as deep — if not deeper — than the current main roster in terms of promising young talent.

I can’t wait for guys like KENTA (Hideo Itami), Kevin Steen (Kevin Owens), Prince Devitt (Finn Balor), Sami Zayn, Adrian Neville, Tyler Breeze and The Ascension to get their chance to make a splash on the main roster.

Look at some of the recent call-ups from NXT and how they are performing on the main roster. Guys like Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Bray Wyatt and others are among WWE’s absolute top-tier performers these days. If WWE brings in guys like the names I just mentioned the way those guys were, as opposed to say, the way Adam Rose and Bo Dallas were brought up, the WWE main roster could be quite the group this time next year.

If and when that day comes, WWE can put on as many ten-man elimination matches as they’d like. For now, however, it just boggles my mind that they are choosing to do so with the roster in the state that it’s in.

What do you guys think? Leave your feedback in the “Comments” section below. You can also hit me up on Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBooneWZR and/or on Twitter @MBoone420.

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10. Ryback

The Big Guy is back in a big way. Since returning to action, Ryback has squashed his competition. He took out Titus O’Neil on Raw and Cesaro on SmackDown to secure his spot in the top ten. It will be interesting to see how his matchup with John Cena plays out tonight on Raw.

9. Damien Mizdow

The crowd continues to eat up Sandow’s work on a weekly basis. He helped the Miz pick up a win on Raw against Jimmy Uso as his stock continues to rise.

The following are highlights of the latest Jim Ross blog:

On Roman Reigns taking acting classes: “I read where Roman Reigns is taking acting classes in LA with noted acting teacher Howard Fine. It’s good that Reigns is learning more while he’s healing from surgery and hopefully he’s watching tons of DVD’s of the many greats of the game so see what he denotes as making them special. No great pro wrestler ever quits learning because as in live if we quit evolving and improving we begin the ‘dying process.’ Main eventers realize early on that the learning process and getting better at what one’s does never ceases unless one finds themselves in the toxic, ‘Comfort Zone.'”

On the road to WrestleMania 31: “With nothing really appearing to be ‘red hot’ right now in WWE as it relates to a clear cut direction for the main event at WM31 it would seems that WWE will be depending to some degree on older talents, including some alums, to help add some sizzle to the card. Hopefully we will get more of hint at the Survivor Series and December’s TLC PPV. With that speculation said, I hope that WWE has a plan to utilize Sting who has earned a WrestleMania Moment if any one in the business has. Yes, I’m biased.”

On Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract situation: “I still feel that if a new contract for WWE Champion Brock Lesnar isn’t done by early January that WWE should make a change in their top title before WM31 as to protect the WWE World Title’s positioning within the company.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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I’ve read a lot of feedback online over the past few weeks regarding WWE’s plans for Brock Lesnar at next year’s WrestleMania 31 event in Santa Clara, California.

For those who missed it, check out this article, which is a detailed update on WWE possibly making major changes to their original plans for Lesnar.

Back to the internet feedback.

Many, including WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, have spoken out recently about how if WWE stays on track and has Lesnar stay untouchable leading up to WrestleMania 31, with Roman Reigns being the guy to finally end his reign of dominance and become the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion at the “show of shows,” that “everyone will see it coming.” Especially due to the belief that fans will know it’s Lesnar’s final match on his WWE contract.

So what?

Who didn’t see Daniel Bryan ending last year’s show by leading the fans inside the “Superdome” in one giant “Yes!” chant as the pay-per-view goes off the air with him finally “having his moment” and becoming WWE World Heavyweight Champion?

The answer: no one. Everyone saw that coming and guess what? It was still awesome. It still felt special, and had Bryan not gotten injured, it still would have been an effective way to start his push as a legitimate WWE main event performer.

So my question is, how is next year’s WrestleMania any different?

Once again — it isn’t.

A good idea is a good idea, whether people see it coming or not. This isn’t 1998, we’re not in the midst of a vicious “Monday Night War” where you’ve got to use the “Attitude Era” formula of “shock television.”

Surprises are great, don’t get me wrong. They keep you on the edge of your seat and give you a reason to continue tuning into the product because you “never know what could happen.” But again, I say a good idea is a good idea, whether it’s a surprise or not.

The key factor, however, is that it has to be a good idea.

And that’s exactly what the rumored plans for WrestleMania 31 are — they’re a good idea.

Lesnar breaks The Undertaker’s legendary streak. He squashes WWE’s top Superstar in John Cena at a major pay-per-view event. He wreaks havoc on the entire WWE roster, with seemingly no end in sight. That is, however, until he meets that bad son of a bitch Roman Reigns.

No one can beat Lesnar. Hell, no one can touch him. And then comes the showdown with the “untouchable” bad ass on the other side of the fence. The “good guy” version of Lesnar. A beast of a different breed.

Here comes Roman Reigns.

Unfortunately for Reigns, an injury has put him on the sidelines, which hurt his momentum as a guy rising through the ranks. However, if he comes back in time for the Royal Rumble in January, where he arguably made his name earlier this year as an individual player, instead of just being “The Enforcer” of The Shield, then all the cards fall perfectly into place.

First off, fans can get their precious “surprise moment,” when the ten-count clock counts down and out comes Reigns for the first time in several months. From there, much like last year, he can eliminate Superstar after Superstar, possibly breaking his own record in the process. The only difference? This time he’s the last man standing. This time he wins the Royal Rumble, which of course sets him up for a title shot at WrestleMania 31.

On the same show, Lesnar destroys John Cena for the third straight time, remaining WWE World Heavyweight Champion in the process.

The stage is set.

Heading into WrestleMania 31, we have Brock Lesnar as an unbeatable monster on the heel side. We have Roman Reigns as an unbeatable monster on the babyface side.

We have our WrestleMania 31 main event is what we have.

During the build up to WrestleMania, we make sure to point out the streak of dominance both men are currently riding and we ponder which immovable force budges first at the biggest show of the year.

What’s wrong with that? Do we really need some kind of big elaborate “surprise” to make WrestleMania feel special? To have a satisfying climax to the biggest show of the year?

Of course not.

Good is good, whether you see it coming a mile away or it creeps up on you out of the blue. If the story is solid enough, which I feel Lesnar vs. Reigns is — or has the potential to be I should say (you never know how WWE will handle the booking) then you’ve got all the ingredients for a “Superstar-making performance” for Reigns, which unless I’m confused, is supposed to be the goal in all of this.

Check it out — I didn’t mean a word I just said! Are you surprised?! You shouldn’t be …because of course I’m joking.

The point?

I shouldn’t have to surprise you to entertain you with a solid editorial, I just need to tell a good story. Whether or not I accomplished that remains to be seen. You can let me know if I achieved my goal by posting your feedback in the “Comments” section below. You can also connect with me on Facebook at Facebook.com/MattBooneWZR and/or on Twitter @MBoone420.

– WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar is scheduled to appear on the December 29th edition of WWE RAW in Washington, D.C. That will be one of the first shows that builds to the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view on January 25th, so it’s believed that his match for the Rumble will be made official on that RAW show.

– WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair has a small role in the new film, “Magic Mike XXL,” which also features former WWE Superstar Kevin Nash.

This past week, Flair also finished filming a fitness video with Dennis Rodman that we reported about a while back.

The Brock Lesnar situation with WWE continues to become an interesting story as his contract gets closer to winding down. There is a lot of talk that Lesnar’s price tag might not be enough to justify using him for shows outside of WWE Royal Rumble and WrestleMania.

The WWE Battleground event in July did 31,000 buys on pay-per-view in North America without Lesnar on the show. By comparison, the WWE Night of Champions show in September did 30,000 buys in North America with a Lesnar vs. John Cena main event. Additionally, the worldwide numbers in recent months for shows without Lesnar actually sold more than those with him as part of the card.

The key factor with Lesnar is his price tag. The original plan, which could still be in the works, is for Lesnar to finally lose at WrestleMania 31 to Roman Reigns, making Reigns’ the new face of the company. Part of the issue with that is the concern that it won’t be as meaningful if everyone knows it’s Lesnar’s final match.

There was an expectation at one point in time that WWE would sign Lesnar to a new deal and possibly give him a big babyface run. While it could still happen, it really seems to boil down to whether or not WWE considers his price tag something that’s worth it financially in the end.

As far as Lesnar’s next match, the plan was for him to beat John Cena in January so that the win by Reigns at WrestleMania would look even more impressive. However, if WWE decides that they can’t afford to re-sign Lesnar, then the plans for the Lesnar-Cena match could be changed. The alternative as things stand now would appear to be Cena beating Lesnar, setting up a Cena vs. Reigns match at WrestleMania, which Reigns would win. They could also put the title on Seth Rollins and have Reigns beat him at WrestleMania, however the feeling is that wouldn’t be as meaningful as Reigns beating Lesnar or Cena.

– Although current WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar was not originally scheduled to work the company’s upcoming Survivor Series or TLC pay-per-views, WWE officials are reportedly in talks with him about working more television dates to help promote his match, which is confirmed, for the 2015 Royal Rumble show.

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– As things stand right now, the current plan is for Dean Ambrose to continue using the double-arm DDT instead of the headlock DDT for his finisher, with the announcers selling the move as “Dirty Deeds.”

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Fans are only days away from the annual Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Emanating from Dallas, TX, this year’s event will feature a total of eight matches, including a WWE World Heavyweight Championship-less double main event.

With the title being noticeably absent, the company will hopefully try to pull out something to make this a memorable pay-per-view. Here are five potential Hell in a Cell shockers.

– WWE World Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar did not appear at last night’s SmackDown tapings from Wichita, Kansas, despite being advertised in the weeks leading up to the show locally in TV commercials and on the arena website. His name was pulled from ads in days leading up to the taping and no refunds were offered at the show for pans who paid to see him.

– Chris Jericho did a Q&A session on Twitter last night and said he won’t be at WrestleMania 31:

Sorry. No. “@Raspy_The_Don: @IAmJericho Chance’s you compete at WrestleMania 31?”

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 22, 2014

Sorry. No. “@Raspy_The_Don: @IAmJericho Chance’s you compete at WrestleMania 31?”

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) October 22, 2014

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