— Santino Marella returned to action on tonight’s Raw SuperShow as he made quick work of Jinder Mahal. He defeated the SmackDown Superstar in approximately thirty seconds.

Marella suffered a separated left shoulder following a car accident September 1 in Toronto. “My car flipped sideways and the trunk hit a light pole, it completely crushed in,” Marella said of the accident to WWE.com. “The airbags deployed, and all I could smell was gunpowder. There was broken glass everywhere, and I tried to open the passenger door, but it was stuck. Luckily, there was still power in the car. I opened the sunroof and crawled out.”

— The Paisley Daily Express has published an article on “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase. The WWE Hall of Famer, a born-again Christian, gave teenagers at Paisley’s Castlehead High School words of warning on how to steer clear of life’s temptations after overcoming his own demons. DiBiase reveals that after his wife Melanie discovered his adultery, he was left with a stark choice – change his life or lose his family.

“He wasn’t very nice to people but now he wants to share that story with people. He stressed how he can’t blame the circumstances they find themselves in and neither should they. He told the kids to take responsibility for their own actions,” depute headteacher Liz Harris said of DiBiase’s inspirational talk. “He told the kids how important it is for them to make the right choices in life and they listened intently to his message. I think they all took a lot from the talk. It was a very positive message.”

Santino Marella suffered a separated left shoulder following a car accident Thursday night in Toronto.

The official WWE website spoke to Marella this morning about the incident.

“I had just left home and was going to get my hair cut before I began packing for WWE’s trip to Puerto Rico. [My barber] wasn’t around, so I just decided to go home.”

He was then hit by another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene of the collision until police arrived, and no foul play is suspected.

“My car flipped sideways and the trunk hit a light pole, it completely crushed in. The airbags deployed, and all I could smell was gunpowder.”

Marella’s car hit a light pole and sustained significant damage.

“There was broken glass everywhere, and I tried to open the passenger door, but it was stuck.

Luckily, there was still power in the car. I opened the sunroof and crawled out.”

He will not be at Raw this Monday. These pictures have been released from the scene of the accident:

— WWE creative had not finalized the script for tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event as of this morning, though it was expected to be finished by the afternoon.

As of a few days ago, two different conclusions to the WWE Championship Match between John Cena and CM Punk had been drawn. The match finish was reportedly decided upon today.

— Santino Marella defeated Jack Swagger with the Cobra Strike in a SummerSlam Axxess match last night at the Nokia Plaza. A.J. beat Natalya earlier in the day. In today’s match results, Justin Gabriel beat Tyson Kidd while Yoshi Tatsu defeated Drew McIntyre.

— Numerous WWE developmental wrestlers and contestants on the last season of Tough Enough are on hand for this weekend’s festivities in Los Angeles, California. Some, however, flew out to L.A. on their own.

— WWE talent reportedly must correct media reporters whenever they say ‘wrestling’ or ‘wrestlers’ in their questions.

source: F4WOnline.com

– In a move that is sure to please many fans, WWE is planning to make changes to its booking philosphy, namely, focusing on more long-term booking. WWE made an unprecedented move several months back by announcing John Cena vs. The Rock for next year’s WrestleMania a full year in advance – and it appears we’ll be seeing more big matches set up this way.  This is somewhat of an “old school” approach – with the company deciding on a featured match and then ‘working backwards’

– Santino Marella suffered a broken nose during a match taped prior to RAW for Thursday’s Superstars. Santino and Chris Masters wrestled WWE Tag Team Champions David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty.

– According to reliable sources in WWE, the decision to have Punk return on this week’s RAW was not made until Monday afternoon. There had been some discussion about keeping him off television until next week, but WWE hit the “fast forward” button and brought him back earlier than originally planned.

It’s being teased on the WWE website that Triple H signed CM Punk to a new contract over the weekend after Punk confronted Triple H at Comic-Con last week. (VIDEO)

(Source: PWInsider.com, f4wonline.com)

— Although WWE has billed Money in the Bank as CM Punk’s final appearance for the organization, he is among those advertised for tomorrow’s Monday Night Raw in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

He is not advertised for shows after Monday.

— The Chicago Tribune has posted an article regarding WWE star sightings this weekend in Chicago, Illinois. The article features a photo of John Cena posing for a photo with fans at O’Hare International Airport and notes that his Money in the Bank opponent CM Punk threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Friday’s Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. The story also notes that Mark Henry, Darren Young, Titus O’Neil and Eden Stiles were seen dining at The Fifty/50 on Saturday.

To read the full article, click here.

— Maryse will be on hand for tonight’s Money in the Bank Live Chat on WWE.com tonight at 8:00 p.m.

— Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov are advertised to appear at the Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin tomorrow beginning at 11:00 a.m.

WWE’s creative team plugged Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov into the Eight Man Tag Team Match with The Corre at Wrestlemania XXVII after it was decided that Christian would be in Edge’s corner when “The Rated-R Superstar” defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Alberto Del Rio. Christian and Kofi Kingston were originally pegged for the match.

It also said that Marella had “earned a spot on the card” based on his tenure with WWE. Management reportedly feels he “hits a home run” with whatever he is told to do on television and since he hadn’t yet worked a WrestleMania match (WrestleMania XXV nonwithstanding), he was to be rewarded.

In regards to Kingston not being currently slotted for a match at the event, there has been talk in the last day of him facing Drew McIntyre.

source: PWInsider.com

— Former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro has been announced for K & S presents Super Saturday taking place April 9 at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport 76 Industrial Hwy. Essington, Pennsylvania. The one-time Playboy cover girl will also be filming a shoot interview with Highspots.com that weekend in which she discusses her involvement with the professional wrestling industry. Fans can submit questions to Highspots@aol.com.

— WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has canceled his planned comedy performances on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 in Atlanta, Georgia in order to appear for World Wrestling Entertainment functions WrestleMania XXVII weekend. He will, however, still perform on Thursday, March 31 at The Punchline. Piper announced yesterday that Sgt. Slaughter would appear at the event.

— Santino Marella, Brie Bella and Nikki Bella’s appearance on the latest episode of Cake Boss replays Saturday at 7:00 p.m. on TLC.

source: PWInsider.com

— In light of Jim Neidhart’s arrest on burglary and drug trafficking charges Sunday, the WWE website has removed profiles featuring the multi-time Tag Team Champion from both its Alumni and Where Are They Now? sections.

The father of WWE Diva Natalya was arrested Sunday afternoon in Tampa, Florida and charged with two counts of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, two counts of trafficking illegal drugs, one count of burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, and one count of third degree grand theft for property stolen between $300 and $5,000. He remains behind bars pending $138,500 bail.

— On Twitter, Beth Phoenix updated fans on her injury progress from a torn ACL, writing: “I don’t have a return date yet but my progress is better than expected thanks to all the great support and hard work of FCW training staff!!”

— The WWE website is taking a T-shirt poll on which Santino Marella top fans like best.

— As confirmed by WWE, Santino Marella has joined Twitter. His account is located at twitter.com/milanmiracle.

— After a several year absence, The Ross Report has returned to WWE.com. In J.R.’s returning column, he asks whether John Morrison can be trusted, whether Melina will ever return to in-ring action, what Alicia Fox’ greatest assets are, whether the WWE Universe has seen the last of Eli Cottonwood, and much more.

— After scoring two non-title wins over Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler faces the champion for the title next week on SmackDown.

— The Smackdown house show in Ocean City, Maryland on September 6th, 2010 has been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase until September 20th, 2010. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

Here’s a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown.

– There will be a major update on The Undertaker’s future after the injury he suffered last week. Much of the show will focus on the Undertaker’s situation.

- World Heavyweight Champion Jack Swagger vs. MVP.

- WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Drew McIntyre.

- Rosa Mendes vs. Kelly Kelly.

- There will be a Battle Royal & the winner gets a World Heavyweight title shot.

Read More: *Spoilers* WWE Smackdown Tapings Results For Friday

— Batista is apparently working on a contract that is set to expire in the near future. The multi-time champion said in interview published on May 5, 2009 by The Sun that he had just under a year left on his deal at the time.

“I have just under a year on my contract. I’ve just come off this injury and I turned 40 while I was out. I realize that I am closer to the end of my career than I am to the beginning,” Batista told The Sun. “It’s something I’m really going to have to take a look at. I don’t want to hang around past my welcome. I also don’t want to hang around to the point where I’m so beat up that it’s hard for me to get out of bed. I don’t want to be that guy.”

Shortly after the interview took place, Batista suffered a legitimate torn left biceps and was sidelined for three months as a result. In case of injury, WWE has the option of extending a performer’s contract for the duration of his or her sabbatical. Hence, it appears likely that his contract will expire sometime this summer rather than within the next few weeks.

It should be noted that Batista has been telling friends in the locker room that he is planning to take a break soon. He’s even gone so far as to claim that he’s looking to wind down his in-ring career and focus on acting.

— Due to an oversight, the artwork on Santino Marella’s latest T-shirt, “Beware the Cobra,” omits his trademark uni-brow, although the uni-brow does appear in graphics for WWEShop.com. Nonetheless, Marella guarantees that anyone who purchases one of his T-shirts and approaches him will have the eyebrows connected and their T-shirt autographed. (Santino sweats the brow)

— The WWE website has posted photos and video of Superstars and Divas teeing off at the annual WrestleMania Pro-Am Golf Tournament.

Both The Hurricane and Santino Marella have been removed from Sunday’s Royal Rumble match, while as noted earlier, Matt Hardy and Chris Masters have been added. Thus far, 24 participants have been announced.

It should be noted that R-Truth has not yet been officially added to the Royal Rumble match.

Here is the updated card:

Raw: Big Show, Carlito, Chris Masters, Cody Rhodes, Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger, John Cena, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, MVP, Shawn Michaels, Ted DiBiase, The Miz and Triple H

SmackDown: Batista, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, Kane, Matt Hardy and The Great Khali

ECW: Shelton Benjamin, William Regal, Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder

It was also announced on Friday that Michelle McCool would defending her WWE Women’s Championship against Mickie James at the event.

Matches announced thus far include:

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Undertaker (c) vs. Rey Mysterio

WWE Championship Match
Sheamus (c) vs. Randy Orton

ECW Championship Match
Christian (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson

WWE Women’s Championship Match
Michelle McCool (c) vs. Mickie James