-WWE Superstar Triple H recently put over his best friend, Shawn Michaels, in a new tweet posted on Sunday afternoon. A fan commented to “The Game” about his match with HBK at SummerSlam back in 2002, calling it “such a classic match.” Hunter replied to the fan by saying, “After 5 yrs off… There is only one @ShawnMichaels.”

-According to a new tweet, Matt Hardy was stopped and searched by airport security on Sunday because he had too much cash in his bag. The former WWE Superstar wrote on Twitter, “I got stopped & searched by TSA airport security today because I had too much cash in my bag. What a hassle! ;-)” The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Hardy holding up a sign that sarcastically read, “You don’t understand how hard it is to be Matt Hardy.”

-“WrestleMania” trended worldwide during the airing of the WrestleMania 29 special on NBC on Saturday night. “WrestleMania” reached as high as the number two spot, trailing only “#UFC163,” which trended worldwide at number one throughout most of the entire UFC pay-per-view show from Brazil on Saturday night.

-Also trending worldwide on Twitter, peaking at the number three spot, was “#RedneckIsland,” the CMT reality show hosted by WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Austin encouraged fans to help him get the show trending, as he wrote on Twitter just before the start of the season finale of show, which aired on Saturday night, “Come on, folks. Lets get #redneckisland trending. RT like a sumbitch and hash tag redneck island.” Austin then proceeded to post nearly 50 tweets himself with the hash tag, “#RedneckIsland,” many of which were complaints about commercials and comments about how much beer he was drinking while watching the show.

BREAKING NEWS: Major Change Made To WWE SummerSlam PPV Lineup

-WWE Superstar The Big Show recently spoke with Pittsburgh’s NBC affiliate, WPXI, to promote Saturday’s broadcast television premiere of WrestleMania 29. You can check out that interview online at WPXI.com.

-Speaking of Big Show, WWE is reportedly still waiting for him to get official medical clearance to return to in-ring action. With SummerSlam only two weeks away, WWE needs Big Show to get clearance as soon as possible if they want to include him on the pay-per-view lineup.

-On ther 10-Q document, WWE mentioned the following about their “Tout” service:

“On June 25, 2012, the Company invested $5,000 in Tout Industries, Inc.’s (“Tout”) Series B Preferred Stock. In July 2012, the Company entered into a two-year strategic partnership whereby WWE would fully integrate and promote Tout’s technology platform into WWE’s TV broadcasts,digital properties and live events. WWE is eligible to receive up to 11,250 shares of Tout common stock per quarter over the life of the two-year agreement if certain performance metrics are met. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, we achieved the required performance metrics and recorded revenue of $439. The Company increased its investment in Tout for the 22,500 shares it received related to the fourth quarter of 2012 and first quarter of 2013, respectively. The Company recorded a receivable for the shares it expects to receive related to the second quarter of 2013.”

Update On Major Last-Minute SummerSlam Changes, John Cena Turning Heel Soon? […]

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– It was been widely speculated that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s loss to nemesis John Cena at WrestleMania 29 may have been the final time he competed inside a wrestling ring. While Johnson has no problem with it possibly being his last match, he is not ruling out a return to the squared circle.

“I’d like to leave it open. But if I’d never wrestle again, I’d be very content with that,” Johnson said to TheProvince.com while on set filming the season finale of TNT’s The Hero. “Winning or losing never really mattered to me. The whole idea was to put on a great match. Got injured in that match. Still was able to walk out on my own, which I was more happy about. I don’t know. We’ll see.”

Johnson also remarked on how as host of The Hero, he deals with the contestants’ emotions. To read the full interview, click here.

– Continuing its promotion of SummerSlam on Sunday, August 18, the official YouTube account of WWE has posted highlights of the 1996 version in a 60-second video. The pay-per-view event was highlighted by the Boiler Room Brawl between Undertaker and Mankind, plus the WWF Championship match between Shawn Michaels and Vader.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch will appear at Pro Wrestling World in the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, August 24 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

-As of this writing, there are no concrete plans for WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel as far as a match at the upcoming WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. It is possible that Axel will be added to the SummerSlam pay-per-view pre-show, as the company has recently been putting title matches on the “PPV kickoff” specials.

-Despite the fact that he has not yet been officially cleared to return to in-ring action, WWE Superstar The Big Show is expected to be ready to return to the ring in time to follow-through on SummerSlam booking plans. Current plans feature a two-on-three handicap match between all three members of The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) and the big-man duo of The Big Show and Mark Henry.

Additionally, Big Show is expected to return at the WWE RAW show on August 5th to shoot the angle for the aforementioned pay-per-view match.

Backstage News On Major Last-Minute Changes Made To WWE SummerSlam

[Credit: WrestlingObserver Newsletter]

– Former WWE Women’s Champion Alundra Blaze (known as Madusa in WCW) has been added to the Alumni section of WWE.com.

– WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley and his wife Collette recently bought the Design Consign Fashion store in Smithtown, New York.

– Former TNA referee Rudy Charles is now using the name Dan Engler as a referee in WWE NXT.

– WWE officials are trying to work out a deal with E! that would see some of their other reality TV show celebrities to make appearances at SummerSlam.

* News On A SHIELD vs. WAYTT FAMILY Feud, Top WWE Star In Hot Water With Management

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– August 18 at SummerSlam, Daniel Bryan will challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship. Through its YouTube account, WWE has posted a WWE ’13 simulation of their upcoming encounter, with the following notice: “Will WWE ’13 correctly predict this year’s SummerSlam?”

– Tickets for WWE’s fifth-annual Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event officially go on-sale Saturday, August 17 via Ticketmaster.com. A pre-sale will take place a few days prior to the official on-sale date. The event takes places Sunday, October 27 in Miami, Florida, at American Airlines Arena.

– The official WWE website has released this video previewing next Sunday’s episode of Total Divas on E!. Notably, Stephanie McMahon threatens to terminates Eva Marie’s affiliation with WWE for a conduct violation.

(source: PWInsider.com)

– Friday episode of SmackDown drew its largest rating since April 26 with a 1.92 cable rating. This figure is up from 1.85 the week before and 1.71 for the July 12 broadcast.

SmackDown averaged 2,650,000 viewers over the course of two hours, an increase of three percent compared to the prior week’s show. It marks as the show’s largest viewership since June 7.

Among cable television programs on Friday night, SmackDown ranked No. 4 in overall viewership, No. 3 in Males 18-34, and first place in Males 18-49. In the Males 18-49 demo, it was highest rating since April 12.

– Continuing its promotion of SummerSlam on Sunday, August 18, the official YouTube account of WWE has posted highlights of the 1993 version in a 60-second video. The pay-per-view event was highlighted by Lex Luger challenging Yokozuna for the WWF Championship and Bret Hart gaining revenge on Jerry “The King” Lawler.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

Continuing its promotion of SummerSlam on August 18 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, the official YouTube account of WWE has posted highlights of the 1991 version in a 60-second video. The event was highlighted by the on-screen wedding of “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth, dubbed “A Match Made in Heaven” by the organization—Savage and Elizabeth had been legitimately married since December of 1984

The 1991 edition of SummerSlam is also notable for the lengthy list of performers who appeared on the show to have since died, many of which were as a result of drug-related causes. Altogether, fifteen talents who participated on the pay-per-view have passed away. The list is follows:

* Andre the Giant (André René Roussimoff)

* Big Boss Man (Raymond Washington Traylor, Jr.)

* British Bulldog (David Boy Smith)

* Earthquake (John Anthony Tenta, Jr.)

* Gorilla Monsoon (Robert James Marella)

* Hawk (Michael James Hegstrand)

* Hercules (Raymond Fernandez)

* Joey Marella (Joseph Adriano Marella)

* “Lord” Alfred Hayes (Alfred George James Hayes)

* “Macho Man” Randy Savage (Randy Mario Poffo)

* Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Ann Hulette)

* Mr. Perfect (Curtis Michael Hennig)

* Sensational Sherri (Sherri Schrull)

* Texas Tornado (Kerry Gene Adkisson)

* The Coach (John Tolos)

– Prior to a Tables Match against John Cena at today’s WWE live event in Brisbane, Australia, Ryback angrily confronted a fan holding a sign reading “Feed Me More ‘Roids.” The WWE Superstar went on verbal outburst toward the fan and reportedly said he would “f*****g see him outside.” Additionally, he ordered security to confiscate the sign. The ordeal occurred as Cena was making his entrance to the ring.

Ryback acknowledged another taboo subject the day before at a WWE live event in Sydney as he goaded ringside fans chanting “Goldberg!”

– The official WWE website currently has a poll asking fans which former Diva they would most like to see return to the company. Not listed among the choices is Maria Kanellis, who has claimed in recent weeks through Twitter that the Bella Twins blocked her from returning to the organization earlier this year. Despite not being listed in the poll, she acknowledged it on Twitter with the following message, “Awesome!! Haha… @WWE I’m with @ringofhonor now!! #ROH.” She then stated that she voted for Victoria in the poll.

Meanwhile, Kanellis will be live-tweeting during the series premiere of Total Divas tonight at 10:00 p.m. on E!. In reference to a video that surfaced online of Nikki Bella asking John Cena about marriage on the reality show, Kanellis stated on Friday, “I love watching women beg for a ring. Haha…”

– Brooklyn Brawler surveyed fans on Twitter this morning about their favorite SummerSlam moment of all-time.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

-Former WWE Diva Beth Phoenix, current TNA Impact Wrestling star Mr. Anderson, as well as WWE Hall Of Famer and current weekly RAW color-commentator Jerry “The King” Lawler are all involved in a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new comic book project titled, “Headlocked: The Last Territory.”

The official Kickstarter page for the project lists the following synopsis:

What is Headlocked?

In one sentence, it’s a wrestling cable drama in a comic book!

Headlocked is a coming-of-age story chronicling a college theater major’s quest to become a professional wrestler. It begins from the moment he unexpectedly falls in love with wrestling and follows his journey through the insanity of the wrestling business as he chases his dream of making it to the bright lights and the big stage of the WFW.

On a deeper level, Headlocked is an examination of wrestling as an art form. Our main character, Mike Hartmann, is a college theater major that drops out of school to try and break into the wrestling business. So the reader will learn more about the craft of wrestling through the eyes of a performance artist.

To further our theme of wrestling as art, we use wrestlers to contribute to the book artistically. Our interior artist, Michel Mulipola, is a wrestler from New Zealand. And our cover artist, you might have heard of him….

WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry “The King” Lawler!

If you read further, you’ll see we have a metric ton of awesome guest contributors from the world of comics and wrestling lined up to help make this even better!

Check out the official Kickstarter page for more information on the comic book and to donate to the project.

-A fan recently asked former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho for his thoughts on the current number one contender to the WWE Championship, Daniel Bryan, on his official Twitter page (@IAmJericho). Jericho’s response was simple, but encouraging. “Amazing,” exclaimed Jericho. “Next WWE champ.”

Daniel Bryan challenges John Cena for the WWE Championship at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view on Sunday, August 18th.

*SPOILER* – SummerSlam Main Event Outcome Between Cena & Bryan REVEALED!

– Expect Rob Van Dam to grace WWE airwaves for the next few months as he is notably advertised for the company’s upcoming pay-per-view event at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York on October 6. Other WWE Superstars advertised for the event are John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler and The Shield.

– Continuing its SummerSlam promotion, the official YouTube account of WWE has posted highlights of the 1992 version in a 60-second video. This show took place in London where Bret Hart defends the Intercontinental Title against England’s own British Bulldog.

– Nick Jackson of The Young Bucks turns 24-years-old on Sunday.

– Bray Wyatt played up his mysterious character with the following messages on Twitter last week.

“Time is a concept THEY created to make sure you never know what it is to be free. -Bray Wyatt Disobey? #DownWithTheMachine,” he wrote on Wednesday.

“@WWE Crazy is a label that learning men use to explain things they cant understand. Im only as crazy as you are blind #DownWithTheMachine,” he wrote on Friday.

– Continuing its SummerSlam promotion, the official YouTube account of WWE has posted highlights of the 1988 version in a 60-second video. It is the premiere show, which saw The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage) take on The Mega Bucks (“The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and Andre the Giant) in the main event.

-Despite rumors to the contrary, WWE Superstar Mark Henry has signed a new three-year deal with WWE. Recently, reports had surfaced that claimed Henry may be leaving the company.

-According to sources, the story of WWE pay-per-view results being leaked online was said to be an “embarassment” to the company. WWE was already aware that results to their shows were being posted on the internet, however, with multiple mainstream media outlets picking up the story, WWE is likely going to be forced to change at least one SummerSlam match outcome this year at the last minute.

-Additionally, there are reports floating around that claim WWE has caught the individual who was leaking results to the internet that resulted in the recent media coverage. The person has reportedly assured WWE that they would never leak results again. If SummerSlam results do not leak online in similar fashion to the last several pay-per-views, that would likely confirm that WWE has caught the person who started this whole catastrophe.

Breaking News: Cena/Bryan Main Event Outcome For SummerSlam Revealed

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Paul Heyman tweeted this awesome SummerSlam parody PPV poster, courtesy of vk.com/wwenews:

-The official website for E! has posted a new extended video preview for Sunday’s debut edition of “Total Divas.” Fans interested in seeing a more elaborate sneak-peak into the new WWE reality television show can do so online by visiting EOnline.com.

-Speaking of videos, WWE has posted a new “SummerSlam in 60 Seconds” video on their official YouTube channel. This time, fans can take a look back at the WWE SummerSlam event from 1988 in just one minute. Check out the new video below:

*SPOILERS* For Sunday’s Debut Episode Of WWE Total Divas! **CLICK HERE**

-WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross was recently asked on Twitter if he felt The Undertaker would be ready in time to perform at this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. JR replied to the tweet saying, “I never expected to see Undertaker @ Summer Slam. So, no.”

-The following is the full list of matches that will be included in the upcoming WWE DVD and Blu-ray release, GOLDBERG: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION, due out on October 7, 2013:

Nitro September 22, 1997 – Bill Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus

Nitro September 29, 1997 – Bill Goldberg vs. The Barbarian

Starrcade December 28, 1997 – Bill Goldberg vs. Steve “Mongo” McMichael

Nitro April 20, 1998 United States Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Raven

Nitro July 6, 1998 – Goldberg vs. Scott Hall

Nitro July 6, 1998 WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan

Bash at the Beach July 12, 1998 WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Curt Hennig

Nitro September 14, 1998 WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Sting

Halloween Havoc October 25, 1998 WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Nitro November 23, 1998 WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. The Giant

Starrcade December 27, 1998 No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship – Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash

Nitro March 8, 1999 – Goldberg vs. Ric Flair

Nitro April 5, 1999 Fatal 4 Way Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship – Goldberg vs. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Spring Stampede April 11, 1999 – Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash

Fall Brawl September 12, 1999 – Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page

Halloween Havoc October 24, 1999 United States Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Sid

Halloween Havoc October 24, 1999 – Goldberg vs. Sting

Mayhem November 21, 1999, “I Quit” Match – Goldberg vs. Sid

Fall Brawl September 17, 2000 No Disqualification Match – Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner

Halloween Havoc October 29, 2000 2-on-1 Handicap Match – Goldberg vs. Kronik

SIN January 14, 2001 No Disqualification Match – Goldberg & Dewayne Bruce vs. Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell

Backlash April 27, 2003 – Goldberg vs. The Rock

RAW May 12, 2003 Steel Cage Match – Goldberg vs. Christian

Badd Blood June 15, 2003 – Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho

SummerSlam August 24, 2003 Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship – Goldberg vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton vs.Shawn Michaels vs. Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho

Unforgiven September 21, 2003 World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Triple H

RAW October 6, 2003 – Goldberg vs. Mark Henry

RAW November 10, 2003 – Goldberg vs. Batista

Survivor Series November 16, 2003 World Heavyweight Championship Match – Goldberg vs. Triple H

WrestleMania XX March 14, 2004 – Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar

Will Undertaker Miss WMXXX Next Year?, Goldberg To Be Inducted Into WWE HOF? + MORE!

-Several mainstream media outlets have picked up on the story regarding Reddit user “Dolphins1925” correctly predicting the outcomes of every match on the last five WWE pay-per-view events. Yahoo! Sports and NESN both put articles up covering the subject, and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” also referenced the story by joking that “Dolphins1925” was the NSA leaker Edward Snowden.

-WWE Champion John Cena and Mark Henry vs. The Shield is advertised as the main event of the post-SummerSlam WWE live event in Ontario, California on Sunday, August 25th.

LIVE WWE SmackDown *SPOILER* Results Coverage TONIGHT At THIS LINK!

-The reason The Big Show did not return on RAW on Monday night as advertised was because of his knee injury. Show was still noticably limping as recently as the Money In The Bank pay-per-view. WWE officials may end up bringing him back early regardless, as they likely want him back in time to shoot an angle for SummerSlam.

-According to reports, WWE officials were said to be furious at Brie Bella for her wardrobe malfunction at Monday’s WWE RAW show from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. Apparently the apology she tweeted was something she was ordered to do by WWE management.

PHOTOS: Brie Bella’s WARDROBE MALFUNCTION! [DIRECT LINK TO VIEW >>]

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has upated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com Here are some highlights of what he said about:

If He Watches TNA: Yes…I watch TNA periodically as I have many friends who work there and, no, I don’t have any ‘solutions’ to their alleged woes that I care to share. I do hope TNA all the success in the world.

If WWE Would Ever Work With TNA: No…there will NEVER be a WWE/TNA partnership unless WWE owned TNA and that’s highly unlikely to ever occur. Please don’t start that rumor but some brain surgeons will. WWE has zero to gain in said ‘partnership.’

John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam: Thinking that @JohnCena vs. @WWEDanielBryan at Summer Slam could resemble a Cena vs. @ShawnMichaels or @Real KurtAngle match vs. anything that we’ve seen from the WWE Champion in recent years. Bryan’s pace and skill set will sternly challenge Cena on a night where we could readily see the @WWE Title changing hands in Los Angeles. Bryan’s speed would seem to be problematic for Cena….or anyone.

CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam: Thinking that the pending @CMPunk vs. @BrockLesnar match at Summer Slam will be really good. Very Physical. Straight forward. Both men have healthy egos which is an essential part of being a major star in any endeavor especially in sports and entertainment. ‘Controlled’ egos are often hidden within the term ‘self confidence.’ Nonetheless, it will be intriguing to see Punk’s strategy to counter Lesnar’s obvious size and strength advantage plus Brock’s athletic skill set. One can’t win on heart alone or compel PPV buyers to invest simply on the”I won’t quit” sort of attitude. That obviously helps but fans need to know that the underdog (Punk) has a ‘plan’ and a legit chance to ‘overcome.’ All that aside, both Lesnar and Punk will want to steal the show at Summer Slam in a big time way and @HeymanHustle will foster that mindset. There are many, unique elements at play in this main event level bout.

-As previously reported, WWE Superstar The Miz will be hosting this year”s SummerSlam pay-per-view. The following is a video of Miz making the announcement himself at the San Diego Comic Con event this weekend:

-Former TNA star DOC (aka former WWE Superstar Luke Gallows) recently revealed on his official Twitter page that he has a huge announcement coming up in the near future.

-Part-time WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar has been added to three upcoming RAW television lineups. You can officially pencil in Lesnar for the two RAW shows leading up to SummerSlam (August 5th in Green Bay, August 12th in Sacramento) as well as the RAW show the night after the pay-per-view on August 19th in Anaheim.

Lesnar/Punk Storyline Update, RVD’s Future In WWE, RAW Spoilers + MORE!

-Former WWE Diva and recently released TNA Knockout Lisa Marie Varon (aka Tara, aka Victoria) has been teasing fans about preparing for something on Twitter. In her latest tweets, Varon has fans speculating that she’ll return to her old stomping grounds as a WWE Diva in the near future. Fans are assuming this based on Varon’s usage of the following hashtag: “#WhatIsSheGettingReadyFor.” Fans have commented on numerous posts asking if “Victoria” will be making her return to WWE.

-WWE.com has an article up featuring comments from Mark Henry following this week’s SmackDown. On the show, Henry came out to make the save for The Usos, setting up the rumored SummerSlam six-man tag-team match featuring The Shield vs. Henry & The Usos. In the WWE.com article, Henry claimed that it’s time for The Shield to be inducted into the Hall Of Pain.

Latest On Tara/WWE, More SSlam Matches, + Raw *SPOILERS* For Monday!

-The following is the latest “30 Second Fury” video from the official YouTube channel of WWE:

-Vince McMahon named Vickie Guerrero the new official SmackDown General Manager on tonight’s edition of the show.

-It was revealed during San Diego Comic Con earlier this week that WWE Superstar The Miz will be hosting this year’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

Huge SSlam *SPOILERS*, Wyatt Family’s WWE Future + MORE!

-WWE Superstar Damien Sandow, who is now referring to himself as “Sir Money In The Bank,” spoke with The Austin Chronicle recently about his plans on cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase. “I will wait for the perfect moment, and I assure you that once I get the title, I plan on retiring with it,” said Sandow. “If I revealed my strategy, that wouldn’t be very smart, would it?”

-As previously reported, Chris Jericho finished up his current run with WWE at the latest SmackDown taping. Jericho will now go back on tour with his rock band Fozzy. According to one source, Jericho will be gone from WWE for at least several months, and his return may come as another WrestleMania XXX surprise.

-At one point, the plan was for Daniel Bryan vs. Curtis Axel to take place at SummerSlam. Instead, the two will likely compete in an upcoming RAW or SmackDown match in the next few weeks.

Tons Of Backstage News & Spoilers For This Year’s WWE SummerSlam PPV

[Credit: F4WOnline.com]

WWE’s creative team has been working on the finish for the main event of SummerSlam, featuring John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan for the WWE Championship.

More Rumored Matches For WWE SummerSlam 2013

One scenario that’s being discussed is for Daniel Bryan to defeat John Cena for the title – only for Randy Orton to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeat Bryan on the spot. This would give Daniel Bryan his big “feel good” win – allow Randy Orton to finally turn heel in dramatic fashion – and set up Daniel Bryan to chase a heel Randy Orton for the WWE Championship.

It’s being speculated that WWE.com’s announcement that Orton suffered a spinal injury at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings was done to get Orton off TV for several weeks – and make it even more of a surprise when he returns & cashes in.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– The Undertaker had been rumored for a possible match at this year’s SummerSlam, but those plans are now off. The Undertaker is currently recovering from recent shoulder surgery and at this point, it’s doubtful whether he’ll be healthy in time for WrestleMania XXX next April.

– Speaking of WrestleMania XXX, speculation continues that WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will return for one more match at the event.  In the event that WWE and Steve Austin can reach a deal for him to appear – the current plan is for Steve Austin to wrestle his former tag team championship partner (and heated adversary): Triple H.

A Steve Austin vs. Triple H feud would be an extension of the storied Austin vs. McMahon Family feud and would involve Triple H turning heel.

• COMMENT BELOW and tell is if you like the idea of Steve Austin vs Triple H at WrestleMania XXX, or if you’d rather see Austin wrestle CM Punk (or someone else).

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)