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  • WWE Examines The State Of The Divas Division, Ryder Giving Away Copies Of “WWE ’13” On “Z! True Long Island Story”

    – The official WWE website has published an article examining the state of the Divas division following multiple talent departures over the past year.

    “Some of the WWE Universe might say the Divas division has been diminished, having lost a whole half-dozen of its best and brightest over the past twelve months. And it’s true: at least in terms of depth, fate carved quite the swath through WWE’s women’s division in 2012, but the depletion has also initiated a new era of opportunity for the remaining Divas. In one turn around the sun, Kelly Kelly, Beth Phoenix, Maxine, Kharma and The Bella Twins have all left WWE, with no small amount of shock,” author Anthony Benigno writes.

    “At first glance, that’s a sudden, dark cloud hanging over one of WWE’s most time-honored divisions. But the whole process has turned out to be something along the lines of an evolution for the Divas. True, the abrupt change in the Divas’ landscape has been jarring for the WWE Universe. But the transformation seems to us a breath of fresh air, a chance at a fresh start, and an opportunity to redefine the very definition of a WWE Diva.”

    – Zack Ryder is giving away four copies of WWE ’13 this week. Check out this webisode of Z! True Long Island Story for your chance to get your hands on one. Plus, find out which pop star is his “Broski of the Week.”

    – Former World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Paul Heyman Puts Over Indy Wrestler, RAW Security Guards, The Miz On Extra, Ryder-RAW

    – The Miz will be a guest host on the television show “Extra” this Thursday. He’ll take part in a segment with former WrestleMania competitor Maria Menounos at The Grove in Los Angeles.

    – Zack Ryder tweeted the following about his match on RAW against Damien Sandow:

    – The security crew that confronted Ryback at the start of Monday’s WWE RAW included independent wrestlers Byron Wilcott, Matt Lancy and Luke Hawx.

    Hawx tweeted after RAW that he had a great talk with Paul Heyman at the show:

    Paul Heyman responded:

  • The Rock Talks About His Days As A Ruby Player, Zack Ryder’s Latest Video, Nitro

    – WWE’s “Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro: Volume 2” will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on February 12, 2013.

    – WWE superstar The Rock recently spoke to Australia’s Courier Mail about his days as a rugby player in New Zealand:

    “I use to live in New Zealand for sometime and I went to school in New Zealand and I played rugby. I have been very lucky, I played American football for a very long time, American professional wrestling for a very long time and had my fair share of action in Hollywood … there is no tougher sport than rugby.

    “And for those who have played it and understand the game know what I am talking about and those who don’t and I have this argument with my American buddies all the time who are great football players and I tell them ‘so as amazing as you are in football I want you to take all your pads off including your helmet and go play the game and see how long you last’. So no I don’t wish I was playing.”

    – Here is Episode 93 of Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story YouTube show, which is Part 3 of his “Best Of” episodes:

    * Rumored ROYAL RUMBLE Winner & News On THE MIZ Getting A Huge Babyface Push

  • This Week’s “Z! True Long Island Story” Episode, “WWE Superstars” Highlights, WWE’s Return To Australia

    – This week’s episode of Z! True Long Island Story is a “Best Of” episode.

    – The official WWE website has released highlights of this week’s episode of WWE Superstars, featuring Santino Marella and Zack Ryder vs. 3MB, as well as Justin Gabriel vs. Darren Young. The full episode is available on WWEOnHulu.com.

    – WWE announced the following Facebook regarding its return to Australia next year: “The RAW World Tour comes to Australia this July with 5 stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, November 28 at 9:00am local time on Ticketek.com.”

    – Alberto Del Rio is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Best Of Zack Ryder’s Web Series, Lilian Garcia Live Tweeting During Survivor Series, Seth Rollins Hurts Knee

    – Lilian Garcia, who continues to recuperate after being struck by a car Oct. 27 in Los Angeles, California, resulting in multiple contusions and lacerations on the left side of her body, stated on Twitter Friday that she will live tweet during Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view event.

    “Miss u all so much that I plan 2 tweet Live on Sunday night as I watch @WWE #SurvivorSeries!” she wrote. “So join me & tweet along!! #ItsADate ;)”

    – Seth Rollins may have tweaked his knee at Thursday’s WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University. He wrote, “Sick night at @fullsail. Defending my title feels pretty damn good. My knee? It’ll be fine. @NXTWrestling has some of the best fans.”

    – This week’s edition of “Z! True Long Island Story” is a best of show. Here is the synopsis: “You begged for more of the best webisodes of “Z! True Long Island Story,” so here they are! Check out this edition on YouTube for all of the clips Zack personally picked for his Broskis.

  • WWE Releases Two More Developmental Wrestlers?, Kofi Kingston Facing Zack Ryder On Saturday Morning Slam

    – The roster page of WWE’s official NXT website, FCWWrestling.info, no longer lists Chase Donovan or Nick Rogers. This is generally an indication that WWE has released talent.

    Donovan is 27-year-old New England based wrestler the company signed earlier this year after moving to Florida to become a bodybuilder. He previously competed on the independent circuit from 2004 to 2009 as Bryce Andrews. He largely put over talent during his few appearances for NXT.

    Rogers is a Canadian wrestler the company signed last year. Albeit undersized by WWE standards, he billed himself as a physical specimen. He had not been used in a high-profile manner as of late.

    Chad Baxter and Louis Fontaine were also released from their developmental contracts with WWE this week.

    – This morning’s episode of WWE Saturday Morning Slam will feature WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Zack Ryder. Kofi remarked of the encounter on Twitter: “Tomorrow on #SaturdayMorningSlam: a friendly sparring session between me and Long Island Iced-Z @ZackRyder. Tune in! 10am on the CW #Vortexx.”

    – WWE developmental wrestlers Anya, Audrey Rae, Charlotte, Paige, Sasha Banks and Summer Rae paid a visit to Dunbar Elementary School in Florida on Friday. The future Divas shared their success stories and answered questions.

  • Best Of Zack Ryder’s Youtube Show (Video), Maryse-Hollywood, WWE DVD News

    – WWE has released the following updated synopsis for the upcoming “Best of RAW and SmackDown 2012” DVD and Blu-ray sets, in stores on January 29th:

    “For the WWE Universe, there are 5 hours of appointment television every week, as Raw and SmackDown continue to off er the most shocking, surprising, athletic, humorous and dramatic moments on TV. Relive all the best prime time action featuring John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, Randy Orton, and all the top Superstars in WWE.

    “This 4-DVD set or 3 Disc Blu-ray will include more than 11 hours of the best of Raw & SmackDown including: Brock Lesnar’s shocking return to WWE, The Rock’s concert as part of the buildup to his match with Cena, the reunion of D-Generation X at Raw 1000, Zack Ryder trying to survive a Falls Count Anywhere Match with Kane, Sheamus vs Randy Orton on SmackDown, Anger Management Class with Daniel Bryan and Kane… and so much more.”

    – Former WWE Diva Maryse will be hosting an event for her House of Maryse jewelry line on Wednesday, November 14th at Sunset Plaza in West Hollywood, California.

    – TV personality Renee Pacquette debuted on WWE TV over the weekend as the host of the syndicated, international ‘WWE Experience’ show, which airs in Canada, the UK, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Mexico.

    – Zack Ryder has published Episode #91 of his Z! True Long Island Story series, which is a “Best Of – Volume 1” edition:

  • Kaitlyn and Kofi Kingston Speak Out On “Backstage Fallout”, Beth Phoenix Appearing On Raw Monday, JBL Featured

    – In this SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston explains why he won’t lose his title to The Miz this Sunday, while Kaitlyn shares her “extraordinary” gameplan to winning the Triple Threat Match at Hell in a Cell.

    – Beth Phoenix, whose WWE run is reporting drawing near, tweeted Tuesday that she will be on hand for Monday’s Raw in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    – John “Bradshaw” Layfield is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

    – Zack Ryder will be signing copies of WWE DVDs at the FYE store in Levittown, New York on December 28 at 3:00 p.m.

  • “Z! True Long Island Story” From Egypt, WWE Star Changes Brands Again, Ted DiBiase Featured

    – This week’s episode of “Z! True Long Island Story” features footage of Zack Ryder in front of Egyptian pyramids last week while WWE toured the country. The Raw wrestler also announces a “Zack Ryder Halloween Costume Contest.”

    – Big Show is now listed as a member of the SmackDown roster on the official WWE website. He has primarily competed on the show since defeating Randy Orton last month to become the number one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship.

    – Ted DiBiase is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Dolph Ziggler Says He Looks Up To and Hates John Cena, Plans To Be More Selfish In The Wrestling Ring

    Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal.) of the Score TV in Canada and the Baltimore Sun recently had the chance to speak with WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler about a number of topics. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    How he feels about Zack Ryder’s show ‘Z: True Long Island Story’ potentially ending: “You can’t blame that kid for making something out of nothing. He’s the reason we have a partnership with YouTube. He’s one of the main reasons we have all this new social media interaction and WWE is so big on twitter and we get so many different things trending. All because this kid tries something new outside of the box, to go out there and try and get the fans and WWE to notice him and boy did it pay off for him. And not matter what happens in the end, it was a ground breaking, outside of the box maneuver and he did it and I was more than happy to be a part of it because I thought it was something really unique and really cool.”

    His thoughts on 3 hour RAW and how the extra hour benefits himself and others: “There’s a lot of up and coming Superstars who get maybe 30 seconds of a backstage scene, or maybe get to talk for a quick second, or you see him for a minute or two on T.V., every Superstar is fighting every week to be a part of ‘I just want to be on T.V. for a few minutes. I just want to let everyone see how good I am at this’. I’m one of the ones who’s constantly fighting every week for 30 seconds of air time, or maybe 5 seconds of a promo. And with this extra hour, it’s a chance to create new Superstars.”

    Where a rivalry with John Cena ranks for him in his career: “He’s been someone that I’ve looked up to, but also hated for the last five years, because he is the face, he is the franchise of the WWE. And there’s been guys that have become World Champion and WWE Champion who are still second fiddle to what John Cena and whatever he has going on in his life. So this guy is the guy to be in the ring with. This is the guy to go toe to toe on the mic with. This is the guy to be in the matches with that you will be in the main event. And instead of everyone going ‘Hey you had a great match. You should have been in the main event’ people will be telling me ‘Hey, it was a great match. There’s a reason why you’re in the main event out there with John Cena, because you do what you do better than everyone else.’”

    Other topics discussed include:
    His reputation of making others look good in the ring and being pigeon holed as “that guy”
    What does he need to do to be more selfish in his matches and career
    His ‘preemptive’ comments as the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
    Is he looking forward to the next chapter: The Main Event?
    WWE’s Partnership with HULU
    Is he the type of guy to boast about his hits on online programming?
    How often he watches his own matches?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q9lr31fVM_Y

  • Linda McMahon’s Campaign Spending, Zack Ryder’s Show Ending Next Year?

    – WWE Vintage Collection on October 20th, 2012 featured these matches:

    * The Goon vs. Doug Allen (WWF Superstars – August 10th, 1996)
    * Ken Shamrock, Steve Blackman & Ron Simmons vs. The Nation Of Domination (WWF Unforgiven 1998)
    * Kevin Greene vs. Steve McMichael (WCW Great American Bash 1997)
    * Ric Flair & DX vs. The Spirit Squad (WWE Raw – November 27th, 2006)

    – Zack Ryder tweeted the following over the weekend, teasing that his Z! True Long Island Story series could be coming to an end next year:

    – Linda McMahon has spent approximately $28 million on her current United States Senate campaign. Combined with her previous (unsuccessful) campaign, she has spent a staggering $78 million of McMahon money to get elected.

  • Matches Taped For WWE’s Main Event and Saturday Morning Slam – Absent Wrestler Returns

    The Great Khali returned to action Tuesday night in Memphis, Tennessee, in a match taped for WWE Saturday Morning Slam. He faced Primo.

    The former World Heavyweight Champion had been sidelined since undergoing surgery on July 26 to remove a tumor from his pituitary gland on July 26.

    Also taped for the program was a match pitting Jey and Jimmy Uso against The Prime Time Players.

    Two matches were taped for tomorrow night’s episode of WWE Main Event on ION Television. Zack Ryder took on Dolph Ziggler, and as previously announced, The Miz defended the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston.

    In a dark match result, Johnny Curtis squashed Drew Haskins, a local wrestler.

  • Santino Marella and Zack Ryder Call Out 3MB On “Backstage Fallout”, Vader Shoots For WWE, Ryback

    – In this Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Santino Marella and Zack Ryder call out 3MB, while Sheamus looks ahead to his fight against Big Show at Hell in a Cell.

    – Three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Superstar Vader noted on Twitter Monday that he was at WWE’s television studio in Stamford, Connecticut filming content.

    “Just finished up a very long hard week. Left WWE recording studio did some good work a little rusty on the promos thxs to Kieran from WWE,” he wrote.

    – Ryback is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Zack Ryder’s Censored Show, Randy Orton Planning New Look, CM Punk

    – WWE Champion CM Punk announced on Twitter that Long Island-based ‘hardcore’ band “This Is Hell” will be attending next week’s RAW in New Jersey.

    – A fan told Randy Orton on Twitter to cut his hair and grow out his beard again. Orton replied, “Gimme about two weeks and I’m on it!” Orton is currently working on the WWE Studios film, “12 Rounds: Reloaded.”

    – Zack Ryder noted on Twitter last week that he submitted a very controversial episode of his Z! True Long Island Story Youtube show to WWE, but they rejected it. He followed up with this explanation:

  • Vince McMahon Decides Against Turning R-Truth, Tammy Sytch Still Behind Bars, Tensai Featured, Zack Ryder

    – When WWE’s creative department decided to split-up Kofi Kingston and R-Truth so the two can compete as singles wrestlers, an idea was brought for R-Truth to turn heel. The idea was squashed since Vince McMahon is high on R-Truth’s animated persona as well as the Little Jimmy gimmick.

    – Former WWE performer Tamara Sytch, famously known as Sunny, remains jailed in Connecticut after being arrested for the fifth time in one month Tuesday and her second time in less than 24-hours, for allegedly violating a protective order stemming from an original September arrest.

    The official website of the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch features a database of pending case details and it notes that she has not been released from custody. The WWE Hall of Famer is being held on $100,000 cash bond.

    – Tensai is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

    – Zack Ryder appears at the Long Island Auto Show taking place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York today from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

    (source: F4WOnline.com)

  • John Cena To Be NY Jets’ Team Captain This Sunday, Ryder Says His Show Will Suck This Week

    – Zack Ryder noted on Twitter that he submitted Episode 88 of his Z! True Long Island story and if WWE doesn’t edit the episode, it’s going to blow our minds. A couple hours later, he followed up with another tweet saying WWE rejected his submission and thus, this week’s episode “will suck.”

    – John Cena will be the honorary team captain for the NFL’s New York Jets this Sunday when they play the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium (home of WrestleMania 29). Cena is still rehabbing his elbow injury and won’t be appearing at this weekend’s WWE live events.

    – Speaking of Cena, WWE.com has an article up explaining the black “Kinesio Tape” we saw on his elbow on RAW. Chris Arrigo of Advanced Rehabilitation told WWE:

    “It basically does two or three main things. It helps reduce pain … eliminate swelling under the skin and helps support the muscles and joints for improved, pain-free movement. The tape lifts the skin to promote the flow of lymphatic fluid, which helps reduce associated swelling.”

  • HBK & Steve Austin On TV Together, WWE ’13, More

    – An  episode of Shawn Michaels’ MacMillan RiverAdventures featuring Shawn hunting  Steve Austin at Austin’s ranch in Texas will air in 4 weeks.

    – THQ’s Corey Ledesma confirmed on Twitter that Zack Ryder’s Internet Championship will be featured in the new WWE ’13 video game.

    – WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres wrote the following about Kaitlyn after wrestling her on last night’s RAW:

  • Hornswoggle Undergoes Gallbladder Surgery, Zack Ryder “Apologizes” On YouTube Show, Saturday’s Birthdays

    – Hornswoggle revealed on Twitter that he has been off the road due to gallbladder surgery.

    “Who needs a gall bladder anyway? As much as I miss home at times when on the road, these 4 weeks home have gotten me anxious! #brutal”

    – On this week’s episode of Z! True Long Island Story, Zack Ryder “apologizes” to WWE for grabbing the brass ring when he was only supposed to reach for it. He also campaigns for a match against Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania and a “USA Guy” vignette airs. (Watch)

    – In today’s birthdays, former WWWF Champion Bruno Sammartino turns 77 years while Barry Darsow (a/k/a Demolition Smash, Repo Man) turns 53 and Afa Jr. (a/k/a Manu) turns 28.

    – Shane McMahon is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Zack Ryder’s Latest Show, More On WWE’s Recent Tryouts, Godfather, Martel

    – Wrestling legend Rick Martel has been added to the Alumni section of WWE.com.

    – Diva-Dirt.com is reporting that independent wrestlers Brittney Savage, Gabby Gilbert and Luscious Latasha were among the women who participated in the most recent WWE tryout camp. There were two other women at the tryouts without any wrestling experience – a fitness model and a friend of Gerald Brisco.

    – Former WWE superstar The Godfather is now on Twitter at @WWEGodfather. He currently manages the Cheetahs strip club in Las Vegas and says he’d be open to returning if WWE called.

    – Zack Ryder is back with Episode #87 of his Z! True Long Island Story:

  • John Layfield Not Appearing On Raw Tonight, Zack Ryder’s New T-Shirt, Lilian Garcia, WWE In PA

    – John “Bradshaw” Layfield, who was successful in scaling the tallest mountain in Africa last week, Mount Kilimanjaro, stated on Twitter that he will not be commentating tonight’s Raw broadcast.

    After joking today that was awaiting his plane in Africa to head to tonight’s show, he clarified, “Not trying to ‘work’ anyone. I’m NOT at Raw tonight. In middle of Africa. Space shuttle is retired, like me, but it couldn’t get me there.”

    – Zack Ryder tweeted a photo Monday of his new T-Shirt, a purple V-Neck featuring a drawing of Ryder-style sunglasses.

    – SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia performed the national anthem prior to Sunday’s New York Jets game at MetLife Stadium. The Diva also gave a halftime show in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Day. The official WWE website has published photos of her appearance.

    – WWE will hold a Raw and SmackDown SuperShow on Saturday, Dec. 15 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. Talent advertised to appear include John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Big Show and Daniel Bryan.

  • Booker T Announces Tag Team Tournament To Conclude At Hell in a Cell, “Backstage Fallout” For SmackDown

    – Per a huge announcement by SmackDown General Manager Booker T, Kane and Daniel Bryan will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship on Oct. 28 at Hell in a Cell against the winners of an eight-team tournament.

    The bracket revealed on SmackDown showed the following first-round match-ups: Team Rhodes Scholars (Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow) vs. Jimmy and Jey Uso; Santino Marella and Zack Ryder vs. Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd; Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O’Neil); and Epico and Primo vs. Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.

    – This week on “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown, The Miz addressed the chaos on “Miz TV,” which resulted in the show’s host being punched in the face by World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus. Wade Barrett also boasted about his dominance after defeating Zack Ryder. Plus, Big Show talks about becoming the No. 1 contender to World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus at Hell in a Cell. (Watch)

  • Zack Ryder Teases Character Change In New YouTube Show, Kenny Bolin Addresses OVW Departure

    – On this week’s edition of Z! True Long Island Story, Zack Ryder appears in a “dream sequence” as he blames himself for his bad year thus far after being advised to “reach for the brass ring.” He teases making changes to the show as well as his character to prove he can be more than just an “Internet Champion” as well as a “gimmick.”

    – Ohio Valley Wrestling announcer and manager Kenny Bolin announced Wednesday that it would be his last day working for the promotion for the foreseeable future due to personal issues in his life. Bolin released the following statement Friday thanking fans and colleagues for their support.

    “I do want to thank all the fans, wrestlers and Staff at OVW last night for really making me feel like a KING ! i have never felt so special and loved in all my life. I have been inducted into the OVW hall of fame which only has 5 members but when Danny Davis, AL Snow, Frank Miller and my Long time Broadcast partner Dean Hill voted to have the world wide known “Gorilla Position” renamed the “Bolin Position” (the entrance area near the curtain) at Davis arena and all OVW shows from this day forward. I nearly broke down when Dean presented me with this honor at the End of the TV taping. the be mentioned in the same breath as Gorilla Monsoon is more than i could ever live up to. i could have never expected such a tribute to my name while i was still living. this was better than having a park named after me in La Grange Ky. “hint, hint” LOL I love you all at OVW and my friends and fans and i truly hope i get to return one day. OVW will always be a part of my life!
    Kenny Bolin.”

  • First-ever Match-up Taking Place This Friday On SmackDown, Zack Ryder’s Online Success Story

    – Beth Phoenix says her match against Natalya on this Friday’s episode of SmackDown will be the first time they ever met in a singles match.

    “This Friday on SmackDown @NatbyNature and I square off for the first time one on one in our respective 10+ year careers in Buffalo. #magic,” she wrote Wednesday on Twitter after noting earlier that the event may have been the highlight of her career.

    – Grow Socially has published an article on the online success story of Zack Ryder. “Long Island Iced Z” says his struggle to find a place in WWE led to him venturing online.

    “I didn’t feel like a Superstar, you know?”, Ryder said, “I didn’t have an action figure, I wasn’t on TV, I didn’t have a promotional [photo]. I was just sick of pitching ideas and nothing getting done. But I did realize I had to do something about it.”

    In February 2011, Ryder began using various social networking websites in order to establish a niche fan following which helped attain an elevated status within WWE.

    With Ryder’s successful online endeavors, he has been credited with WWE embracing social media after long dismissing it. As late as early 2010, Vince McMahon had WWE voice Michael Cole publicly label social media outlets such as Twitter as something “nerds” use. Ryder attributes WWE’s enthusiastic audience to the company’s rousing success across social media, especially on Twitter.

    “You’re able to communicate with someone you regularly watch on TV, and it’s just this crazy environment that WWE has really been able to capitalize on,” he says.

  • Matches Taped Tuesday For WWE Superstars and Saturday Morning Slam, Dean Ambrose Works Dark Match

    Matches taped Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were Tyson Kidd vs. David Otunga, and The Prime Time Players vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso.

    A taping was also held for WWE Saturday Morning Slam on The CW. Bouts taped were Sin Cara vs. Jinder Mahal, and Justin Gabriel vs. Zack Ryder.

    A dark match was held before both tapings as Kofi Kingston beat WWE developmental wrestler Dean Ambrose following Trouble In Paradise.

    (source: ProWrestling.net)

  • What Happened After Raw Went Off The Air, Saturday Morning Slam Preview, Randy Orton’s NOC Incident

    – A Steel Cage Match between WWE Champion CM Punk and John Cena was held after Raw went off the air Monday. The bout resulted in a disqualification loss for Punk since Dolph Ziggler and Alberto Del Rio interfered, leading World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus and Randy Orton to surface and even the odds. Ziggler was left in the ring as he took the babyface wrestlers’ respective finishers.

    – During a commercial Monday night on Raw promoting this week’s episode of WWE Saturday Morning Slam on The CW, it was announced that Zack Ryder will be in action. The program will also feature segments on WWE Champion CM Punk and The Miz.

    – As reported Sunday, Randy Orton was caught on camera using the middle finger gesture during his match against Dolph Ziggler at Night of Champions. According to F4WOnline.com, Orton’s flippant action stemmed from a group of fans ringside chanting “Orton sucks.” Following the match, Orton reportedly threatened a fan that he would “kick his ass” after the show.