– It was announced on this week’s edition of WWE RAW at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, that on Tuesday’s edition of WWE Main Event, which airs live on the WWE Network, WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler will be putting his title on the line in one-on-one action against Bo Dallas.

– Also on this week’s RAW, former multiple-time WWE Tag-Team Champions Edge and Christian returned in a quick segment. The two briefly appeared to promote their live special on the WWE Network, which aired immediately after RAW.

It looks as though there’s a decent chance Edge and Christian will be appearing on tonight’s WWE RAW show from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York to promote their special airing on the WWE Network after RAW ends.

The official WWE Network Twitter account just posted a photo of Edge and Christian “arriving,” which you can see below.

.@EdgeRatedR & @Christian4Peeps have arrived! Catch their #SmackDown15 special tonight after #RAW on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/2znnA9pMfm

— WWE Network (@WWENetwork) October 6, 2014

WWE announced their full schedule for this week’s “SmackDown Week” on the WWE Network. Below is a list of all of the special programming that relates to the celebration of the 15th anniversary of SmackDown that will be airing during the week on the Network.

MONDAY, OCT. 6
11:06 p.m. – Edge and Christian’s 15th Anniversary SmackDown Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness (immediately following Raw)
In honor of SmackDown’s 15th Anniversary, one of WWE’s most entertaining duos reunites for a look back at the show that changed the face of broadcast television. Join Edge and Christian for a trip down memory lane and relive some of SmackDown’s greatest moments.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7
9:00 p.m. – SmackDown Episode 1 (full episode)
On the Network Premiere of Smackdown, newly crowned WWE Champion Triple H defends the title against The Rock with special guest referees Shawn Michaels and Shane McMahon. Also, Shane McMahon battles Mankind, Big Boss Man and Al Snow battle for the Hardcore Championship, and Stephanie McMahon answers a marriage proposal from Test.

10:30 p.m. – The Return of Piper’s Pit
Classics never die as the notorious “Rowdy” Roddy Piper brings back another edition of “Piper’s Pit” after 14 long years. And with Mr. McMahon as the featured guest, controversy is guaranteed.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8
10:00 a.m. – SmackDown Episode 49 (full episode)
Just 24 hours after a controversial Fully Loaded, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to make things right as he gives WWE Champion The Rock a shot at payback on Kurt Angle. With the help of Shane McMahon, Big Show unveils a new attitude.

11:40 a.m. – The Rock Meets Booker T (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 102)
With The Alliance breathing down the neck of WWE, The Rock returns and comes face to face with WCW Champion, Booker T in an encounter sparking their rivalry.

2:30 p.m. – Eddie Guerrero Waste Management (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 216)
The rivalry between the Big Show and Eddie Guerrero gets more than a little messy when Show is treated to a special shower courtesy of Latino Heat.

5:00 p.m. – SmackDown Episode 99 (full episode)
With ECW and WCW working together as The Alliance, Mr. McMahon asks “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to change his leadership strategy going into Invasion. But when The Rattlesnake takes exception, WWE Superstars may have to stand alone against The Alliance’s best. Also, Chris Jericho battles Lance Storm, Kane faces Rhyno, and The Undertaker teams with Kurt Angle to take on Shane McMahon and Diamond Dallas Page in the main event.

6:30 p.m. – Mr. McMahon Joins a Special Club (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 120)
After forcing superstars to join his “Kiss My A** Club,” Mr. McMahon learns the hard way that what goes around, comes around when The Rock has special place for the Chairman’s lips.

8:00 p.m. – SmackDown Episode 150 (full episode)
An Olympic hero is on a quest for gold as Kurt Angle challenges The Undertaker for the WWE Championship. Edge realizes a childhood dream as he teams with Hulk Hogan to battle Billy and Chuck for the Tag Team Titles. After making his debut the week prior, John Cena looks to prove himself once more when he faces Chris Jericho.

9:30 p.m. – SmackDown Episode 256 – A Night No One Will Ever Forget (full episode)
In one of the most epic main events in SmackDown history, Eddie Guerrero challenges John ‘\”Bradshaw” Layfield for the WWE Championship inside a steel cage. After being stripped of the United States Championship, John Cena is on a quest to regain his title. However, SmackDown GM Kurt Angle stacks the deck against the former champion by placing him in 3-on-1 Handicap Match.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9
8:30 a.m . – Mr. America Lie Detector Test (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 197)
Mr. McMahon’s quest to determine the true identity of Mr. America is finally resolved as this masked hero is forced to take a lie detector test.

11:30 a.m. – Billy & Chuck Commitment Ceremony (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 160)
In one of the most controversial moments in WWE history, SmackDown plays host to the commitment ceremony of Billy and Chuck.

2:30. p.m. – Eddie Embarrasses Kurt Angle (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 258)
Eddie Guerrero shows the WWE Universe that he will go to any lengths in his rivalry with Kurt Angle as he hosts a special auction of the Olympic hero’s most prized possessions.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10
12:00 p.m. – SmackDown Episode 334 – A Whole New World (full episode)
After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a main event Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced. Plus, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper returns to WWE for the 22nd Anniversary of Piper’s Pit with some unique guests.

1:30 p.m. – The Reception of Edge and Vickie (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 465)
As the WWE Universe witnesses Vickie Guerrero and Edge’s wedding reception, WWE Champion Triple H shows up with a special gift for the bride that truly represents the love between the newlyweds.

7:30 p.m. – The Rock Returns to SmackDown! (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 699)
Finally, after 10 long years, The Great One makes his triumphant return to what will forever be “The Rock’s Show.” And while The Rock celebrates with the millions and millions of his fans, there are two Superstars who are not so happy to see The People’s Champ.

SmackDown 158:00 p.m. – SmackDown’s 15th Anniversary Celebration on Syfy
Celebrate the landmark television event with a very special edition of Smackdown on Syfy. Find out what surprises await the WWE Universe as SmackDown marks 15 years and counting!

10:00 p.m. – Edge and Christian’s 15th Anniversary SmackDown Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness
Missed Monday’s premiere? After SmackDown on Syfy, tune back to WWE Network for an encore of the Edge & Christian special.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11
2:30 p.m. – Edge Says Farewell (Highlight from SmackDown Episode 608)
After coming to terms with physical limitations due to past injuries, Edge says goodbye to the WWE Universe as he retires from active competition. In this emotional farewell address, the illustrious career of the Rated-R Superstar comes to a close.

WWE issued the following …

In celebration of SmackDown’s 15th Anniversary, WWE Network will air a special program titled Edge and Christian’s 15th Anniversary SmackDown Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness, immediately following tonight’s Monday Night Raw.

One of WWE’s most entertaining duos will reunite for a look back at the show that changed the face of broadcast television. Viewers will join Edge and Christian for a trip down memory lane to relive some of the greatest moments throughout the 15 year history of SmackDown.

WWE Network will continue the celebration with classic episodes of SmackDown airing throughout the week.

– A lot of WWE Network hype is expected on tonight’s edition of RAW. Fans who signed up for the Network on WWE Hall Of Fame Saturday earlier this year had their subscription expire on Sunday. Those who signed up on WrestleMania XXX Sunday will have their subscriptions expire today.

– One of tonight’s RAW guest hosts, Hoda Kotb, who joins Kathie Lee Gifford at the Barclays Center, tweeted the following about tonight’s gig:

Wait— is it true that @KathieLGifford and I are doing @WWE tonight? I heard the divas going to kick us around. #uh-oh

— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) October 6, 2014

– Below is a photo of John Cena on the set of “The Today Show,” with the aforementioned Gifford and Kotb.

Thank you to @KathieLGifford & @hodakotb for having me on the @TODAYshow. See you gals at #RAW tonight! #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/kdEHNUJqcL

— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 6, 2014

– Luke Harper and Erick Rowan are featured on the latest edition of WWE’s “30 Second Fury,” which you can see below.

– WWE will debut the first ever edition of SmackDown on the WWE Network next week as part of their “SmackDown Week” special, which promotes the 15th anniversary of the show. The first SmackDown episode will air after Tuesday’s edition of Main Event, and immediately afterwards, a 30-minute special on the April 9, 2003 edition of SmackDown will air. The official description for that special reads as follows:

“Rowdy Roddy Piper brings back ‘Piper’s Pit’ after 14 long years with Mr. McMahon as the featured guest.”

Next week will be “SmackDown Week” on the WWE Network, in honor of WWE celebrating the 15th anniversary of the show. The week will officially begin on the WWE Network after Monday’s RAW with a special on Edge and Christian.

Regarding “SmackDown Week” on the WWE Network, below is the official description for the special programming:

“Don’t miss “Edge and Christian’s 15th Anniversary SmackDown Show that Totally Reeks of Awesomeness” on WWE Network. Then tune in nightly for classic SmackDowns, culminating in the TV milestone Friday on SmackDown on Syfy.”

While there is still one more set of television tapings before the next NXT live special, which is expected to take place on December 11th on the WWE Network, based on what has been taped thus far, the following matches are rumored for the fourth live NXT special:

NXT Championship:
– Adrian Neville vs. Sami Zayn

NXT Women’s Championship:
– Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks or Becky Lynch, or a multi-Diva match with Bayley included

NXT Tag-Team Championships:
– The Vaudevillians vs. The Lucha Dragons

– Hideo Itami and Finn Balor vs. The Ascension

– It is said that even if WWE decides against doing a John Cena vs. Dean Ambrose match on RAW with the winner facing Seth Rollins in a cage at the upcoming WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view, that plans are to have a Cena-Ambrose singles feud eventually.

– WWE will be airing “Sneak Peek: The Best of Sting” on the WWE Network on Friday night at 10pm EST. The show will be a preview of the new WWE DVD, with the synopsis reading as follows:

“This Sneak Peek gives you a glimpse inside the seven hour collection of the best matches and moments starring the franchise of WCW – Sting.”

The following matches were taped for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT on the WWE Network:

NXT Championship
– Adrian Neville (c) vs. Tyson Kidd

NXT Women’s Championship
– Charlotte (c) vs. Bayley

– Hideo Itami vs. Viktor

– Baron Corbin vs. Troy McClain

– The Vaudevillains vs. Jason Jordan and Tye Dillinger

VIDEO: Top UFC Contenders Have HEATED Exchange Backstage After Controversial Fight

The payoffs for the first few pay-per-view shows following WrestleMania with the new formula are in and according to reports, are said to be described as “really bad.” Many are speculating that this points to the fact that talents are getting paid based on pay-per-view revenue and are seeing nothing extra from all of the pay-per-view revenue that has been eliminated due to the WWE Network.

It’s worth being mentioned, however, that there are a few people that are being “taken care of” and a few who have specific deals that prevent this type of thing from affecting them, although for the most part, this has hurt pretty much everyone when it comes to payoffs for pay-per-view shows.

VIDEO: Top UFC Contenders Have HEATED Exchange Backstage After Controversial Fight

(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently filmed some scenes for “Fast & Furious: Supercharged,” which is a new theme park “experience” that is coming soon to Universal Studios Hollywood.

– WWE Network recently posted the following regarding the delayed launch in the United Kingdom:

“The launch of @WWENetwork in the U.K. will be delayed given discussions with potential partners. A launch date will be announced by Nov. 1.”

It looks as though WWE is talking with various potential partners regarding the possibility of launching the WWE Network as a channel, similar to how they did in Canada.

– The latest edition of “WWE Countdown” on the WWE Network returns this evening at 5pm EST. This week the show will look at the top ten most stylish ring attire ever worn by a WWE Superstar.

– As advertised once again on WWE RAW on Monday night, the latest edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features an interview with Diamond Dallas Page, is now online. The official description for the show reads as follows:

SASc – EP155 – Diamond Dallas Page

“DDP met up with Stone Cold at his rental house in Hartwell, Georgia… and talked about the origin of the Diamond Cutter, how Randy Orton came to use it, DDP’s favorite opponents, Scott Hall’s transformation to Razor Ramon, and why DDP owes his wrestling career to Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Plus, hear road stories involving mint-condition Impala convertibles, tow trucks, Kevin Nash, and Rick Rude. Plus, Jake’s Hall of Fame speech, the upcoming Jake documentary, and the benefits of both DDP Yoga and juicing!”

You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.

– After Monday’s WWE RAW in Chicago went off the air, Seth Rollins, Randy Orton and Kane left the ring. Dean Ambrose then made his exit. As John Cena laid on the canvas recovering, the Wyatt Family ran out and attacked him.

Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper all beat on Cena until Ambrose ran back down and made the save. Cena and Ambrose cleared the ring and celebrated to end the show.

– It was announced on RAW that the WWE Network’s UK launch has been delayed until November 1st. WWE issued the following statement regarding the matter:

“The launch of WWE Network in the U.K. will be delayed given discussions with potential partners. A launch date will be announced by November 1”

– It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that on this week’s edition of WWE Main Event, which airs Tuesday on the WWE Network, Mark Henry will go one-on-one with Bo Dallas. This is a rematch from Monday’s RAW, as Dallas upset Henry, leading to a backstage segment where “The World’s Strongest Man” beat up the man who “Bo-Lieves.”

– Below is the latest edition of WWE’s “Canvas 2 Canvas” web series, which features artwork focused on The Ultimate Warrior.

WWE released new data that shows the 2014 SummerSlam pay-per-view drawing between 140,000 and 150,000 preliminary buys. This would be around 60,000 domestic buys and approximately 80,000 international buys.

These numbers are up from the WWE Battleground pay-per-view, which drew around 99,000 buys — 31,000 domestic and 68,000 international. It’s also up from the Money In The Bank show, which drew around 122,000 buys on pay-per-view.

By comparison, the 2013 SummerSlam pay-per-view drew around 298,000 buys prior to the launch of the WWE Network, with 168,000 of those coming from domestic orders on pay-per-view and 112,000 being international.

– The following is a preview for tonight’s episode of NXT on the WWE Network:

• New NXT Tag Champions The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) defend against The Ascension in a rematch from the Takeover 2 live special.
• Tyler Breeze vs. Justin Gabriel.
• Bayley vs. Alexa Bliss

– While NXT is airing on the WWE Network, WWE will be taping another round of NXT TV tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Here’s a preview for the tapings:

• NXT Champion Adrian Neville, NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte, Sami Zayn, The Ascension, and Sasha Banks are all scheduled for the tapings.
• WWE stars advertised to appear include Jack Swagger and NXT alums Rusev and Lana.
• Prince Devitt, now known as Finn Baylor, is rumored to be making his debut on the show.

Photos: FINN BAYLOR’s Craziest Superhero Body Paint

Inside WWE right now, people are discussing a current power struggle going on involving Triple H and Stephanie McMahon on one side and WWE executives George Barrios and Michelle Wilson on the other.

For those wondering, Barrios and Wilson were the key executives in charge of both the WWE Network launch and the new WWE cable television deal, neither of which were anywhere near as successful as the company had hoped for.

– NXT stars Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn and Tyler Breeze worked dark matches prior to the Main Event and SmackDown tapings on Tuesday night in Little Rock, Arkansas. Breeze worked a match with a local wrestler before Main Event began and Neville defeated Zayn prior to the start of the SmackDown taping.

– Speaking of NXT, below is the video preview for this week’s edition of NXT TV on the WWE Network:

WWE issued the following today …

WWE and WWE Network win four Gold and 13 Silver W3 Awards

WWE and WWE Network have been recognized for their creative excellence by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA) with four W3 Gold Awards and 13 Silver Awards.

WWE Network, the groundbreaking 24/7 streaming and on-demand service now available in more than 170 countries, received a Gold Award in Media Streaming. It also received Silver Awards in the Entertainment and Sports Website categories, as well as a prize for Visual Appeal. WWE Network was also honored as a Silver Award recipient among Video Channels and Networks in Entertainment.

WWESlamCity.com, where you can check out side-splitting cartoons featuring your favorite WWE Superstars, was recognized for excellence among children’s websites. It also won a Silver Award for Visual Appeal.

WWE.com received three Silver Awards, taking home honors in the General Website – Entertainment, Sports and Television categories.

The new WrestleMania.com, the premier destination for news, results, photos and videos relating to The Show of Shows, took home two Gold Awards, as it was honored in both the Events and Entertainment categories.

WrestleMania 29, which packed 80,676 passionate fans into New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in April 2013, was recognized for excellence in entertainment social media with a Silver Award.

WWE.com’s creative videos were also honored, with an animated pre-WrestleMania look at Daniel Bryan’s rise to the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and a slow-motion trip to WWE NXT taking home Silver Awards for Web Video.

AIVA presents the W3 Awards every year to the very best in websites, web advertising, mobile sites/apps and web video.

– Memphis wrestling legend Lance Russell was backstage at Monday’s RAW. Prior to the start of the show, Jerry Lawler, who worked closely with Russell throughout much of his career, brought him out in front of the crowd for a quick segment.

– For whatever this is worth, during part one of the WWE 2K15 roster reveal after RAW on the WWE Network on Monday night, the reaction to CM Punk was muted on the broadcast. Steve Austin and Renee Young, who hosted the event, would reveal various Superstars as being part of the game, each of which would get varying reactions from the fans in attendance, however when Punk was shown, there was absolutely no reaction.

On the post-Night Of Champions edition of WWE RAW, a big segment was announced for this week’s edition of WWE Main Event.

In the return of The Miz’s “MizTV” talk-show segment, the former WWE Intercontinental Champion will be joined by special guest — Dean Ambrose.

WWE Main Event airs live on Tuesday night on the WWE Network. Make sure to visit the website on Tuesday night for complete WWE Main Event results.

– WWE Superstar Roman Reigns tweeted on Monday afternoon that he’s heading home to recover after undergoing emergency hernia surgery on Saturday:

Finally headed home for some R&R!! My recliner is calling my name!! #Recovery #ASAP pic.twitter.com/MZtkQTqNZS

— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) September 22, 2014

– After tonight’s episode of RAW, WWE will be airing “Part 1” of the WWE 2K15 roster reveal on the WWE Network.

Catch part 1 of the #WWE2K15 Roster Reveal hosted by @steveaustinBSR on the @WWENetwork, immediately following #RAW! pic.twitter.com/bqhxIKEOub

— #WWE2K25 (@WWEgames) September 22, 2014

– Top NXT talent Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn and Tyler Breeze are all currently backstage at the arena in Memphis, Tennessee for tonight’s post-Night Of Champions edition of WWE RAW.

– WWE has released two new episodes of their animated series, “Slam City” on the WWE Network today.

– AL.com has a featured article up today regarding the end of the WWE Magazine. The story notes that after 30 years, the final issue of the magazine is on newsstands now.

– Below is the video preview for tomorrow night’s edition of NXT on the WWE Network, which focuses on Sami Zayn’s road to the NXT Championship.

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