Posts Tagged ‘Kane’

Big Show Confirms Return, Wyatt Talks “Ring Of Fire” Match, Wrestler Birthdays

-WWE Superstar The Big Show tweeted on Monday evening, “Bigshowisback,” and also mentioned that he would be a part of the SummerSlam Fan Axxess event on August 17th.

-WWE Superstar and leader of the Wyatt Family, Bray Wyatt, posted the following tweet after Monday’s RAW in regards to the “Ring Of Fire” match between himself and Kane at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

“Burn, Burn, Burn The #RINGofFIRE #RAW”

-WWE Hall Of Famer Jimmy Valiant celebrates his 71st birthday today. Valiant was born on August 6, 1942. Also celebrating a birthday today is Matt Hardy’s fiancee’, Reby Sky, who turns 27 today. Sky was born on August 6, 1986.

Details On What A “Ring Of Fire” Match Is — Huge SummerSlam *SPOILERS*

What Happened After RAW Ended, Post-Show Dark Match Canceled, More

After Monday’s edition of WWE RAW went off the air, Mark Henry and Kane came out to make the save for Daniel Bryan, as he was being attacked by The Shield. In the end, Bryan was left alone in the ring and everyone in Green Bay got to go home off one final “Yes!” chant.

The advertised dark match main event, which was set to feature a “Champion vs. Champion” match between World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and WWE Champion John Cena, did not take place. There was no dark match main event for the fans in Green Bay.

BREAKING NEWS: John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan SummerSlam Outcome REVEALED!

WWE.com Provides More Details On Kane vs. Bray Wyatt “Ring Of Fire” Match

The official WWE website provided more details on the Kane vs. Bray Wyatt match at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

As noted previously, it was strongly hinted at that Kane and Wyatt would face-off in an “Inferno Match” type bout on the card.

WWE.com wrote:

Since making their frightening debut on the July 8 episode of Raw, the menacing Wyatt Family has had their sights set on Kane, brutally assaulting him on two separate occasions. Now, at SummerSlam on Sunday, Aug. 18, The Devil’s Favorite Demon will get a chance at long-awaited vengeance when he goes one-on-one with Bray Wyatt inside a “Ring of Fire.”

Later on in the article, WWE.com echo’d the confusion many had when the match was alluded to during RAW. The official WWE website continued:

Although it’s unclear exactly what the sermonizing Wyatt meant, it’s apparent the buzzards’ trail is now leading to a massive collision between the deranged newcomer and Kane at The Biggest Party of the Summer. And the much-anticipated battle – which marks Wyatt’s first match in WWE and Kane’s 11th SummerSlam appearance – promises fireworks – or, more appropriately, hellfire.

And finally, while nothing was officially announced on RAW, WWE.com all-but-confirmed a match between the two for SummerSlam. WWE.com closed out their article by writing:

Will Kane get fiery vengeance on his puzzling pursuers? Or, will “The Eater of Worlds” and his followers once again leave The Big Red Monster in a heap? Find out on Sunday, Aug. 18, when SummerSlam airs live on pay-per-view.

HUGE Update On Kane vs. Bray Wyatt At SummerSlam! **CLICK HERE**

Kane vs. Bray Wyatt In An “Inferno Match” At WWE SummerSlam?

WWE heavily alluded to a possible “Ring Of Fire” match between Kane and Bray Wyatt at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

During the Wyatt Family segment on RAW, Kane appeared on the titantron just as the segment appeared to be wrapping up. Instead of going to commercial after the sheep mask flashed on the screen, Kane appeared and cut a promo on Bray Wyatt, who was still in the ring with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.

Kane told Wyatt that at SummerSlam, even his family won’t be able to save him from a “ring of fire.” According to one report, it is likely that a Kane vs. Bray Wyatt match will happen at SummerSlam in an “Inferno Match.”

The first ever “Inferno Match” was held at the WWE Unforgiven pay-per-view in 1998, and featured Kane taking on his “brother” The Undertaker in a rematch from their bout at WrestleMania XIV. The match featured the two brothers competing in a ring completely surrounded by fire.

Only four more “Inferno Matches” have taken place since the initial match, all of which featured “The Devil’s Favorite Demon.”

3 More NEW Matches CONFIRMED For SummerSlam! [UPDATED CARD HERE >>]

[Partial Credit: PWInsider.com]

Daniel Bryan Getting A Corporate Makeover? Wyatt Taunts Kane & More

– As seen on Monday’s RAW, Stephanie McMahon is pushing for Daniel Bryan to get a “corporate makeover.” WWE.com has a poll up asking fans if Bryan should in fact alter his appearance for the sake of career advancement.

With almost 9,000 votes cast, here are the current results (as of Tuesday morning):

49% – “Yes, he needs to look more presentable”

51% – “No, his look is what sets him apart from the other Superstars.”

– Bray Wyatt tweeted the following after his attack on Kane from RAW:

https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt/status/362026042753429505

– With WWE currently touring South Africa, several Superstars and Divas are going shark diving today, including Randy Orton, Wade Barrett, Titus O’Neil, Jack Swagger, Brodus Clay, Tensai, Justin Gabriel, Kaitlyn, Lilian Garcia and Naomi. O’Neil tweeted this photo of the group:

WWE Counts Down The Most Explosive Ring Entrances, FCW Station Officially Shut Down

– WWE counts down the most explosive ring entrances of all-time in the latest episode of WWE Top 10. Among those featured are Ultimate Warrior, Goldberg, Kurt Angle and Kane.

– With WWE transferring its developmental headquarters to the WWE Performance Center launching next week in Winter Park, Florida, its former developmental station, Florida Championship Wrestling, has been officially shut down. Material and rings held at the FCW Arena in Tampa were broken down on Friday, and what is being kept by WWE is being transferred to the new station today and tomorrow.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Kane Talks About Daniel Bryan Being WWE’s Most Talented Performer

Kane recently spoke to AL.com to promote the upcoming WWE Live Event from Mobile, Alabama on June 21st. During the interview, the veteran WWE superstar put over Daniel Bryan as one of the most talented performers on the roster.

“Daniel Bryan might be the most talented guy on the roster right now. I think he’s the best technical wrestler we have, and he’s also one of those guys who’s been able to forge a connection with our fans. And people who are able to do that are very successful.”

Kane added that he’s had a great time teaming with Bryan because it’s been creatively fulfilling and has allowed him to “show a completely different side” to his character.

“The past year, I’ve really enjoyed it, maybe more so than any other time in my career,” Kane said. “It has allowed me to do things I’ve never done before.”

Triple H Announced To Wrestle On Tonight’s Raw, Watch WWE en Espanol, Curtis Axel’s Peak

– Triple H will be in action tonight on Raw as the official WWE website has announced that he will face Curtis Axel. Also tonight, Randy Orton partners with Team Hell No to battle The Shield for the first time ever in a Six-Man Tag Team Match.

– The latest edition of WWE en Espanol is now online.

– The official WWE website has a poll asking fans how Curtis Axel will peak under Paul Heyman’s guidance; World Champion (39%), Intercontinental Champion or U.S. Champion (30%), Topflight competitor, but he won’t win a singles title (31%).

Kane Challenges Tennessee Lt. Governor To Debate, Remembering Macho Man

– Brian “Road Dogg” James turns 44 years old today.

– Today marks two years since the unfortunate death of wrestling legend “Macho Man” Randy Savage. Savage suffered cardiac arrhythmia while driving with his wife Barbara in Seminole, Florida. RIP Macho Man!

Bleacher Report has published a great article on the life and final days of Randy Savage, written by former WWE writer Keith Elliot Greenberg.

– WWE Superstar Kane, who is rumored to be running for United States Senate in his home state of Tennessee, continues to make waves in the political world. Kane (Glenn Jacobs) is listed as the co-founder of the Tennessee Liberty Alliance, an organization that is protesting the Marketplace Fairness Act (related to Internet sales tax).

Kane has also challenged Tennessee Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey to “a policy debate on the issue of the Marketplace Fairness Act in a public forum at his convenience.”

For more on the story, visit JohnsonCityPress.com.

* PAUL HEYMAN’s Next Client: Who Should It Be? Discuss It HERE

Videos: John Cena & Daniel Bryan Give Kane Birthday Presents

As noted earlier, today is Kane’s 46th birthday. The WWE RAW brand had a live event today in Moscow, Russia and Justin Roberts posted these Tout videos of John Cena and Daniel Bryan giving Kane birthday presents at the show:

The Undertaker Advertised To Wrestle Next Week, This Week’s Raw Slam of the Week, Legends In Knoxville

– The Undertaker will compete on Raw next Monday, which is being taped at the London O2 Arena in London, England. In-advance, the venue has been advertising an appearance from “The Deadman.”

During tonight’s Raw, Undertaker was advertised for a Six-Man Tag Team Match pitting himself, and WWE Tag Team Champions Daniel Bryan and Kane against all three members of The Shield.

– On this week’s Raw Slam of the Week, Ryback shocks fans by attacking WWE Champion John Cena.

– “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts are advertised to appear at the Fanboy Expo, which takes place May 31 to June 2 at the Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park 3301 E Magnolia Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee. Click here for more information.

G.I. Joe Tops $130 Million – 3rd Installment In The Works, Kane Talks WM29 & More

WWEShop.com has released new “Know Your Worth” t-shirts for the Prime Time Players.

Forbes.com has an interview up with Kane, who talks about his Team Hell No tag team, WrestleMania 29 and the 2K Sports Video Game Challenge at WWE Axxess.

– G.I. Joe Retaliation took in over $130 million during it’s opening weekend, with around $50 million coming domestically and $80 million coming internationally. The decision to delay the movie’s release by 9 months to convert it to 3D (to charge higher ticket prices) has paid off quite nicely.

Paramount pictures has officially started work on a third G.I. Joe film, so The Rock has another blockbuster movie to add to his schedule.

Kane Talks About Locker Room Jealousy, Undertaker’s Return, Hell No’s Popularity

WWE tag team champion Kane spoke with Gary Spears from New York’s KISS-FM radio station this week to hype WrestleMania 29. Here are some highlights of what Kane said about:

The Possibility of Snow at WrestleMania:

“Who knows what’s going to happen, right?This may be the first Wrestlemania that they bring the snowplows out. This is going to be really interesting.”

If He Was Surprised The Undertaker Returned For WrestleMania:

“Not really. He’s still got some gas left in the tank. If you’re going to be on the show, this is the show to be on, right? And of course, he’s a guy who really loves the business and loves to be out there. So, that didn’t surprise me at all, no.”

If There Is Jealousy Over Part Time Wrestlers (Rock and Lesnar):

“I don’t think so, because what we try to do is parlay that into better business all around. When the Rock comes back, that takes to a completely different level. The interest he generates is mainstream. It’s beneficial, more so than anyone else can do, frankly. Any petty jealousies that there might be need to be set aside, because we all benefit. It’s like when people say I don’t like so and so because they’re in the top spot, and I’m like well I do like them because I get to work with them and make more money. That’s how I look at it, and I think everybody does. We all benefit from those guys, and the excitement and tension they generate.”

If He Is Surprised At Team Hell No’s Popularity:

“Yeah, I was, and also the fact that it was such a departure from what I normally do. For me anyway, maybe that’s why it worked so well, because it was such a contrast from what Kane has done in the past. Despite the fact that I’m dealing with Daniel Bryanall the time, which is an enormous pain, I’ve actually had a really good time and a lot of fun doing that angle because it has been something different. It gives me some versatility and being able to show a side of Kane that people haven’t seen before makes the character a lot more well rounded. You’re not just a monster, you’re a monster who can crack jokes.”

Kane Interview: Paul Bearer’s Influence On His Career, Daniel Bryan, Rock vs. Cena

WWE tag team champion Kane recently spoke with NorfolkNavyFlagship.com to promote WrestleMania 29. Here are some highlights of what Kane said about:

How Paul Bearer Shaped His Career

He was an integral part of my early years as Kane. Without Paul Bearer, there wouldn’t have been a Kane, because he was such an important part of that story. Also, we traveled together for a few years, so it was a loss on a personal level for me as well. He came back and managed me in 2010 when I was World Champion, which was really cool – again against The Undertaker. Just like everyone else, I was a big fan of Paul Bearer and Percy Pringle, and all of the other names that he went by. It was a tough loss for everybody. We went to the viewing and what was really amazing was there were flowers there from all over the country – really, all over the world. It was nice to see an outpouring of affection from fans all over the place.

How He’s Lasted 18 Years In WWE:

Well, I work hard and I show up. I’ve been very fortunate that I haven’t gotten injured a bunch. I try to take care of myself. I think, too, my size gives me an advantage in some ways. I’m not always the guy getting knocked down a whole lot. My body probably hasn’t been punished as much as the other guys have been. I think it’s because I show up everyday and I try to do my best – give everything I have.

Comparing Daniel Bryan To His Previous Partners:

Well, he’s different – that’s for sure. What’s cool about Daniel Bryan is that I have now been able to do something that I’ve never been able to do before. Kane has always been sort of a dark character. With Daniel Bryan, we’ve been able to add a lot more lightheartedness, some humor and a lot of comedy. It works even better because it’s such a contrast from what I’ve normally done in the past. He’s completely different than any tag-team partner I’ve ever had. He’s a pain – a monumental pain to get along with. It’s like the odd couple, and somehow, I’ve become the voice of sanity. I don’t know how that’s happened – he’ll do that to you.

His Prediction for The Rock vs. John Cena:

I don’t, and who knows – John Cena made the mistake last year at the last stage of their match when he went to do Rock’s People’s Elbow and it cost him the match. I’m not saying that John Cena would take The Rock lightly, but I think this year he’ll be even more serious about it. I think The Rock is going to be in for more than he may have bargained for.

Paul Heyman Taunts Triple H, Video Of The Call Promo With Halle Berry & More

– During a backstage interview at RAW that aired exclusively on the WWE mobile app, Paul Heyman told Matt Striker that Triple H is crazy to fight Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania under unknown stipulations. Heyman said “the game is on” and Triple H has been outplayed.

– As seen on RAW, WWE and Kmart are running their annual WrestleMania promotion where fans can buy a limited-edition WrestleMania 29 chair for “only” $79.99 when they purchase $30 worth of WWE merchandise at the store.

– Kevin Nash noted on Twitter that he is currently overseas in Venice, Italy shooting an episode for the A&E show Celebrity Ghost Stories.

– Here is the promo for The Call that aired on RAW featuring Halle Berry, David Otunga and Kane:

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

WWE taped this week’s SmackDown on Tuesday night from Jacksonville, Florida. Here are the results:

* Big Show is shown arriving on his bus. He comes to the ring and talks about how Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez are suspended. Big Show says the recent events between he and Del Rio are Booker T’s fault, which brings out the SmackDown GM. Booker announcers Big Show vs. Kane for tonight.

* Cody Rhodes defeated Kofi Kingston.

* The Great Khali defeated Titus O’Neil.

* Mark Henry came out and destroys Khali, which the crowd loved. Henry announces the Hall of Pain is back and he wants a spot in the SmackDown brand’s Elimination Chamber match. Booker came out and announced Henry vs. Randy Orton.

* Big Show defeated Kane in a quick match.

* Alberto Del Rio is shown outside in the parking lot, where he’s taken the wheels off Show’s tour bus. Show ran out to the parking lot but gets a bunch of paint dropped on top of him from the roof. Del Rio laughed and drove off.

* Jack Swagger squashed Justin Gabriel.

* Tensai beat Drew McIntyre by DQ when 3MB attacked him. Brodus Clay made the save for Tensai.

* Antonio Cesaro beat Sin Cara.

* Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber match.

* WWE Pushing For MAJOR Return In Time For WM29, CM PUNK’s Rumored Mania Opponent

Kane Injury Scare, ECW Original Backstage At SmackDown Tapings, WWE Inbox

– Kane may have tweaked his knee at Sunday’s WWE Tribute To The Troops tapings from Norfolk, VA. Several fans who were in attendance sent in word that Kane appeared to stumble as he made his entrance. Kane teamed with Daniel Bryan and R-Truth vs. 3MB and is not expected to miss any ring time.

*Spoilers* WWE Tribute To The Troops Tapings Results

– ECW original Justin Credible was backstage at Tuesday night’s SmackDown taping from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

– Here’s the latest episode of WWE Inbox:

What’s the most awkward topic to come up on a date? See what Kaitlyn and her fellow Superstars had to say in this edition of “WWE Inbox.”

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

“Hellfire and Mishap” On “Are You Serious?”, Jack Swagger Fills In For CM Punk At Live Event, John Cena Note

– This week’s “Are You Serious? webisode is highlighted by Kane being featured in the “Fail of the Week” moment. The synopsis reads: “What happened in a 2003 steel cage match the leaves Kane in shock and disbelief? You have to see the “Fail of the Week” moment on “Are You Serious?” with Road Dogg and Josh Mathews now!”

– WWE Champion CM Punk did not appear at Saturday’s Raw live event in Roanoke, Virginia due to appearance at the New Orleans Comic Con. Ryback instead faced and defeated Jack Swagger, with John Cena defeating Dolph Ziggler in the main event.

– The Nickeledeon comedy film Fred 3: Camp Fred, featuring John Cena in the role of the title character’s father, will be released on DVD this Tuesday.

Content Listing For WWE’s “The Attitude Era” DVD and Blu-Ray Revealed

The content listing for WWE’s “The Attitude Era” three-disc DVD and two-disc Blu-Ray scheduled for release on Nov. 20 has been released.

The synopsis for the title reads: “In the late-90s, WWE was struggling for ratings survival while a cultural shift in the viewing audience’s taste was occurring. “Saying your prayers and taking your vitamins” had lost its luster amongst the rebellious masses who preferred “flipping the bird” and “laying the smackdown”… Enter Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H and Mankind and the notorious crop of edge and fearless Superstars who ushered in The Attitude Era. Now in this 3DVD set fans can own all the infamous moments from this controversial and revolutionary era that redefined sports entertainment for an entire generation. Over 8-hours of envelope-pushing content includes all the agression, antics and innuendos that proved to be the perfect cocktail for an explosion of popularity.”

Here is the listing, courtesy of WWEDVDNews.com.

DISC 1

Documentary:

The Birth of Attitude

Entrance Music

D-Generation X

Austin vs. McMahon

Long-Arching Stories

Innovations

New Demographic

Critics

Expansion

Comedy

Wealth of Talent

The World Was Watching

Watershed Period
Jim Ross interviews Goldust & Marlena
Raw – Nov 3, 1997

Steve Austin Throws the InterContinental Championship Off A Bridge
Raw – Dec 15, 1997

Soldier of Love
Raw – May 4, 1998

Mr McMahon Presents Mankind with the WWE Hardcore Championship
Raw – Nov 2, 1998

Jim Ross Interviews Triple H
Sunday Night Heat – July 25, 1999

An Evening At The Friendly Tap
SmackDown! – Jan 20, 2000

Mae Young and the Acolyte Protection Agency
SmackDown! – Jan 27, 2000

“The Jug Band”
Judgment Day 2000

Triple H Trains Trish Stratus
SmackDown! – July 27, 2000

Edges Totally Awesome Birthday
Raw – Oct 30, 2000

The Rocks Message to His Hell in a Cell Opponents
Raw – Dec 4, 2000

GTV

DISC 2

Mike Tyson Joins DX
Raw – Mar 2, 1998

A New Beginning For D-Generation X
Raw – March 30, 1998

Sable vs. “Marvelous” Marc Mero
Raw – May 11, 1998

Nation of Degeneration
Raw – July 6, 1998

Brawl for All Match
Bart Gunn vs. “Dr Death” Steve Williams
Raw – July 27, 1998

Four Corners Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship
The Undertaker & Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Kane & Mankind vs. The New Age Outlaws vs. The Rock & Owen Hart
Raw – Aug 10, 1998

Lions Den Match
Ken Shamrock vs. Owen Hart
SummerSlam 1998

Finals of WWE Championship Tournament
The Rock vs. Mankind
Survivor Series 1998

The Rock & The Undertaker vs. Mankind & Stone Cold Steve Austin
Raw – Dec 7, 1998

Austin Gives The Corporation A Beer Bath
Raw – March 22, 1999

The Undertaker vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Raw – June 28, 1999

The Debut of Y2J
Raw – Aug 9, 1999

DISC 3

Content still to be confirmed.

Special Features

(Expected Best Buy Exclusive)

GTV – Al Snow & Head

Mae Young Gives Birth
Raw – Feb 28, 2000

WWE Womens Championship Match
Lita vs. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley
Raw – June 12, 2000

The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz
Raw – July 17, 2000

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

King of Kings Match
Ken Shamrock vs. Triple H vs. Owen Hart
Raw – June 29, 1998

The Oddities w/ Insane Clown Posse vs. The Headbangers
Raw – Sept 28, 1998

The Truth About Sammy
Raw – Jan 18, 1999

The Unholy Union of Stephanie McMahon & The Undertaker
Raw – April 26, 1999

The Rock vs. Val Venis
SmackDown – Oct 7, 1999

Survivor Series Elimination Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kane & Shane McMahon vs. Triple H, X-Pac & The New Age Outlaws
SmackDown – Nov 4, 1999

WWE Hardcore Championship Match
Al Snow vs. Crash Holly
SmackDown – June 29, 2000

The Hardy Boyz & Lita vs. Perry Saturn, Eddie Guerrero & Dean Malenko
SmackDown – Nov 30, 2000

Chris Jericho & The Dudley Boyz vs. Kurt Angle, Edge & Christian
Raw – Dec 25, 2000

Title Match Announced For WWE Main Event, WWE Wrestler Turns 30, Triple H On Radio Show, WWE Returns To Belfast

– Next week on WWE Main Event on ION Television, Team Hell No defends the WWE Tag Team Championship against Team Rhodes Scholars.

– SmackDown Superstar Ted DiBiase turns 30-years-old Thursday.

– Triple H will appear live in studio on Boomer and Carton in the Morning on WFAN in New York City Thursday promoting tickets going on sale for WrestleMania 29 on Saturday.

– WWE will hold a live event at Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale next Thursday via AikenPromotions.com.

WWE Ranks The 15 Greatest Ring Entrances Of All-Time, Matches Taped Monday For WWE Superstars, Dark Match

– The official WWE website has published an article ranking the 15 greatest ring entrances in sports-entertainment history.

“What’s more impressive, pulling up in an expensive sports car or walking through hellfire?” WWE states. “A calm walk through darkness or a mad dash to the ring?”

The list ranks 15. Ultimate Warrior, 14. Goldust, 13. Alberto Del Rio, 12. Glacier, 11. The Sandman, 10. The Rock, 9. Rey Mysterio, 8. Gangrel, 7. Goldberg, 6. Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, 5. Hulk Hogan, 4. Kane, 3. Chris Jericho, 2. Triple H, 1. The Undertaker.

– Matches taped Monday in Birmingham, England for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were Jimmy Uso vs. Jinder Mahal and Justin Gabriel vs. Tensai.

In a pre-taping dark match result, Tyson Kidd defeated Michael McGillicutty.

– WWE developmental Briley Pierce turned 28-years-old Sunday. He is the younger brother of WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler.

Tag Team Championship Match Set For Sunday’s WWE Hell in a Cell – Updated Pay-Per-View Card

With a victory over Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara on Raw Monday, Team Rhodes Scholars won the No. 1 Tag Team Title No. 1 Contenders’ Tournament to earn a title opportunity against Team Hell No at WWE Hell in a Cell this Sunday.

The official WWE website has released a match preview.

The announced card for Hell in a Cell, which takes place Oct. 28 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is as follows:

* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Ryback

* World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Big Show

* Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz

* WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Team Rhodes Scholars

* Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio

Will Rey Mysterio Compete On Raw Tonight?, Kane Joins Twitter, AJ Lee Talks WWE ’13

– Delayed one week due to Rey Mysterio having the flu, Mysterio and Sin Cara will face Team Rhodes Scholars tonight on Raw in the Tag Team Tournament Final. WWE’s mobile service issued a text message stating that the masked grappler will compete as scheduled: “Rey Mysterio is in NJ and will compete tonight on RAW presented by Hot Pockets brand sandwiches.”

The winners will face WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan next Sunday at Hell in a Cell.

– WWE Tag Team Champion Kane is now on Twitter at KaneWWE. The account has been verified by the micro-blogging site, thus confirming its legitimacy.

– Raw General Manager and video game aficionado AJ Lee spoke to Inside Gaming about THQ’s WWE ’13 in the following video interview.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ABVMOQc0A

Tag Team Tournament Final Delayed Until Next Week, Divas Action On Superstars, Tensai Works Dark Match

– Delayed one week due to Rey Mysterio having the flu, Mysterio and Sin Cara will face Team Rhodes Scholars next Monday on Raw in the Tag Team Tournament Final. The winners will then face WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan at Hell in a Cell.

– During a backstage segment on Raw, Daniel Bryan challenged Kane to take on Big Show on next week’s show since he found it humorous that he was chokeslammed by The World’s Largest Athlete.

– One match was taped Monday in Nashville, Tennessee for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as Kaitlyn faced off against Beth Phoenix.

In a pre-taping dark match, Tensai defeated Michael McGillicutty. According to a correspondent, Tensai drew a lot of heat as well as ‘Albert’ chants during his entrance, but the audience became quiet once the match took place.

– Layla and R-Truth appear at the Verizon Wireless Store 1947 Mount Zion Rd. Morrow, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Call 770-210-4019 for more information.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Vince McMahon To Deliver “State Of WWE Address” On RAW

You knew when RAW’s rating hit a 2.5 that it wouldn’t be long before we got an appearance from the Chairman himself.

WWE announced today that Vince McMahon will return to WWE RAW on Monday night to deliver a “State of the WWE Address.”

WWE.com is teasing:

“What will The Chairman have to say? Will he address the performance of Raw General Manager AJ Lee? Could her job be in jeopardy?

In addition to addressing the current state of affairs within WWE, does Mr. McMahon have anything to say regarding its future? Could The Chairman have a message directly from WWE’s Board of Directors?”

Special appearances and major announcements from Vince McMahon have been a tried-and-true method of jolting declining ratings in the past. We’ll find out on Monday night what the boss has in store for us this time.

* MAJOR Changes Coming To WWE: Find Out What VINCE Will Announce On RAW