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Story Behind HHH Buying Big Show’s House, Wade Barrett Gimmick Change Update

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-Apparently the WWE television storyline where Triple H bought Big Show’s house was taken from the CM Punk DVD that the company produced. On the documentary portion of the DVD, a real-life story was told where Joey Mercury was facing financial problems due to some personal issues he was experiencing, and as a result, Punk bought Mercury’s house for him.

-It’s said to be unlikely that WWE Superstar Wade Barrett’s new gimmick will be the “Bad News Barrett” character that we see on the weekly JBL & Cole Show that appears on the official WWE YouTube channel. Many in the company feel it would be surprising if the higher-ups chose to use anything that is featured on YouTube on their actual television storylines. Regardless, the rumors are true that the company is planning on repackaging Barrett, simply because the feeling is the roster is lacking depth in the heel department.

Spoiler On Big Show’s Future Storyline + Several WWE Hell In A Cell Spoilers [>>]

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

News On Chaos Backstage At Battleground, Employees Gambling On PPV Finishes

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-The scene backstage at the recent WWE Battleground pay-per-view was said to be a chaotic one, as the script for the show was finalized on the Friday before the event, but the WWE creative team weren’t told the finishes of the matches until approximately two hours before the show began. This would explain the drastic swings in the betting odds for the show, as the belief is people in WWE call or text friends or family to place bets for them as soon as they become aware of the final creative plans. Obviously, the WWE employees themselves won’t place their own bets for fear that they will be traced back to them.

-The following are some recent WWE attendance figures for non-televised live events:

–The October 4th WWE live event in Syracuse, New York drew a reported 3,700 fans.

–The October 5th WWE live event in Rochester, New York drew a reported 5,400 fans.

–The October 5th WWE live event in Albany, New York drew a reported 3,500 fans.

WWE Hell In A Cell *SPOILERS*, BACKSTAGE News On John Cena’s WWE Future & MORE!

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Details On Post-HIAC PPV Plans, Reason For Recent Creative Slump In WWE

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-According to one source, WWE was originally going to focus on a Big Show vs. Randy Orton feud following the Hell In A Cell pay-per-view on October 27th. Apparently, the new plan is for WWE to promote a three-way program that features Big Show vs. Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan.

-Several people within WWE are of the opinion that ever since Eric Pankowski left the company before this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, the creative direction has gone downhill.

After a lengthy career in Hollywood, Pankowski was hired by WWE in February of 2012 as the Senior Vice President of Creative and Development. Many credited Pankowski with the great creative run that WWE experienced over the past year, and feel that direction has suffered since his departure from the company.

*SPOILERS* For Plans At The WWE Hell In A Cell PPV — CLICK HERE!

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Update On Hulk Hogan’s Future With WWE/TNA, WWE Hall of Fame & WM30

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With Hulk Hogan currently a free agent, most people within WWE believe that he’ll wind up back with TNA. That said, there is still interest in negotiating with Hogan to bring him in for WrestleMania XXX. At the end of the day, it’s going to come down to how much money TNA is willing to offer him.

There are plans to induct either Randy Savage or the Ultimate Warrior into the WWE Hall of Fame. In the event that either man is inducted, WWE wants Hulk Hogan to induct them.

WWE wants a big legend to be part of a match at WrestleMania, to help make the 30th anniversary show feel special and to help keep the buyrate over 1 million buys. With The Rock and Steve Austin most likely not wrestling, WWE could make Hogan a strong offer to get him on board. Last year’s WrestleMania numbers came in lower than expected and the feeling is that The Rock’s drawing power has diminished.

If WWE’s unable to get either Hogan, Rock or Austin to wrestle, another selling point for the show could be hyping the Undertaker’s match as his retirement match.

(Information from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter was used in this report)

Photos From Cody Rhodes Wedding To Brandi Reed

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WWE.com has published a new interview Brandi Rhodes, the former WWE Diva who recently married Cody Rhodes. When asked about Cody teaming with Goldust at Battleground, she said:

“I would have been just as happy to see either Dustin or Cody get the pin, but we are moving into a new generation of Rhodes and Cody put the stamp on it. Cody hit the Cross Rhodes in the middle of the ring and got the win for our family. No outside interference, no excuses. I am so proud of my husband.”

News On Damien Sandow Turning Babyface Soon & Changes To His Gimmick

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The current “Mr. Money in the Bank” Damien Sandow will be turning babyface soon, according to a report at f4wonline.com.

Shortly after Sandow won his Money in the Bank briefcase, there had been talk of him cashing in and not winning the World Heavyweight title. Those plans have apparently scrapped, since Sandow is slated for a title run in the coming months.

With Sandow turning babyface, he won’t be doing his cartwheel celebration anymore. NXT star Aiden English is currently using that gimmick and Vince McMahon thinks it will hurt Sandow’s character if he’s doing the same thing as a developmental wrestler.

John Cena’s New Clothing Line, Total Divas Doing Media Work, Ryder & More

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– John Cena revealed on Twitter that his new “Never Give Up” clothing line for boys is now available at Kmart stores.

– Zack Ryder revealed on Twitter that his Internet Championship belt will be featured in the WWE 2K14 video game.

– WWE is working on new merchandise for Goldust.

– Brodus Clay will be appearing at Friday’s WWE NXT live event in Largo, Florida. He will participate in a pre-show signing with Paige and Mojo Rawley.

– Natalya and other WWE Divas have been doing media for international versions of E!’s Total Divas that will begin airing in those countries soon.

Update On Why Michael Hayes Is Taking Time Off, BG James Gaining Power

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It is rumored that WWE official Michael Hayes has been suspended by WWE for giving alcohol to WWE Diva Rosa Mendes just days after she returned from work and underwent treatment for alcohol dependency.

Former WWE writer Court Bauer recently revealed on the MLW Radio Show that Hayes is taking time off from WWE to deal with “personal issues.”

Hayes had been working directly with Triple H on booking live events. During his absence from WWE, former WWE Superstar Brian “Road Dogg” James has been taking on a bigger role behind the scenes. Aside from working TV tapings and live events, James is also working a lot at WWE headquarters and attending creative meetings. Most WWE superstars like the idea of James being part of the creative process, since he’s been in the business for decades.

WWE has yet to release a statement regarding Hayes’ absence.

* Tons of Backstage News On John Cena, Vince McMahon & Plans For WrestleMania XXX

(Information from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter & f4wonline.com was used in this report)

Sean Waltman On Steve Austin’s Podcast, WWE Stars Get Extreme In Abu Dhabi

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– Following Big Show’s knockout punch to Triple H on RAW, WWE.com has posted a video of “30 Knockout Punches in 30 Seconds.”

– The latest Steve Austin Show podcast is now online with his special guest, Sean “X-Pac” Waltman.

– With the WWE crew currently overseas in Abu Dhabi, several WWE superstars have been partaking in some extreme sports. Justin Gabriel noted on Twitter that he went skydiving int the Dubai Desert while Antonio Cesaro spent the day jet skiing in the Persian Gulf. Here’s a photo that Gabriel tweeted during one of his two skydiving jumps:

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WWE In The Middle East Today For Live Events Tour, NXT Star Renamed

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– WWE developmental wrestler Shawn Spears is now using the ring name Tyler Dillinger in NXT.

– WWE returns to the Middle East tonight for a three-show tour of Abu Dhabi at the Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium.

The advertised main event for the first show on Thursday is Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton with Booker T as the special guest referee.

Also advertised for the tour are The Shield, Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Wade Barrett and the Big Show, even though he was “fired” on Monday’s RAW.

* VIDEO of JOHN CENA Twerking

(Information from PWInsider.com was used in this report)

Daniel Bryan Interview: His YES! Chant Being So Over, Proposing To Brie Bella

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The following are highlights of what Daniel Bryan said during a recent interview with Pitch.com:

His YES! Chant Being So Over: It’s so bizarre. It feels like it’s not even real. It feels like it’s not my life. It feels like I am a character watching my life unfold, and I’m walking down and looking at all of these people and I’m doing the motion myself, but I’m also looking at them going, “What are these people doing? Why are they doing it with me?” Sometimes you get that moment of complete escapism, where it’s almost like I’m looking down on myself in this arena as all this is going on, going, “What did I do to deserve something as awesome as this?”

Not Having Any Free Time: I’d say [free time being] nonexistent is an understatement because right now, we’re on the road usually five days a week. And then I come home, and those cameras are right there. I’m very lucky that I am not featured on the reality show. I am a guest that comes in and out of the shots based on them filming Brie. But Brie, they’re filming her all the time, and it’s brutal. [Laughs.] But it’s a good show, and it’s been doing really well, and I think a lot of good stuff is going to come of it.

Proposing To Brie Bella & It Being A Practical Joke On The Total Divas Crew: Quite frankly, by the time that that happened, they were barely there because we’d just done a 5-mile hike. Imagine those people, they don’t know where I’m proposing, right? They’re hoping that it’s at the beginning of the hike, but absolutely not. [Laughs.] I waited until we’re at the top of the cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and everybody’s drenched in sweat, and they’ve got the cameras and sound stuff, and nobody was even sure that’s when I was going to propose. They just had to film us that entire time. It was almost like my own practical joke on the reality-show people to make them hike this far with all of this equipment, and then that’s when the biggest moment happens, when they’re completely mentally and physically unprepared for it.

* Recent Pictures of DANIEL BRYAN & BRIE BELLA Being All Cute Together

Iron Sheik Interview: Hogan Returning To WWE, Warrior In The Hall of Fame & More

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Ring Rust Radio with Iron Sheik
Host: Donald Wood
Audio available at Blogtalkradio.com/ringrustradio

On his proudest moment: “Everybody know nobody beat Mr. Bob Backlund until Iron Sheik come to the most famous arena in the world Madison Square Garden. I do my camel clutch and I almost break his neck and I become champion. My manager, God bless him, Mr. Fred Blassie, he know I make it that night.”

On Hogan potentially returning to WWE and the fact that Hogan is still such a big part of the business: “Hulk Hogan guitar player. He not Iron Sheik. Everybody know they never be the Hulkamania without Iron Sheik. I was biggest heel in the world and I put him over. He know I could break his leg and bring the belt to Minnesota but I never cut the hand that feed me. Mr McMahon Sr., he know I am the real and he always help me become the legend and still to this day I respect my company WWE.”

On Ultimate Warrior potentially being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame: “Ultimate Warrior is a low life, piece of shit, freak no good mother——. He make hall of fame for biggest piece of shit hall of fame. He never be in my class. None of the boys respect him because he never treat people in the ring with the respect. I think he is a punk. I think he is jabroni and he can go f— himself forever.”

On whether he thought the WrestleMania gimmick battle royal would have staying power: “You know, I always come back to WWE and they know I am the real legend. I not the Hillbilly Jim or the jabroni Bushwhacker. I come and I show that I tough man, still for my age I look good.”

On how he initially felt when wrestling was removed from the Olympic program, and his reaction now that it has been reinstated: “I very very happy. The Chael Sonnen my good friend and the legend we work very very hard to let the wrestling in the Olympic again. They let the jabroni sport like the javelin or the walking become sport and I think they big time jabroni sports. They know oldest sport in the world is the wrestling. They know I always be ready to shop my heart for my sport. I happy, bubba.”

On being a member of both the WWE and NWA Hall of Fame and which accomplishment he holds more precious: WWE or WWF give me everything I have from my wrestling day. Mr McMahon is like the emperor or the Rome. He help me become the legend. NWA, still I love, but still not like the WWE.

For more on The Iron Sheik, check out http://igg.me/at/IronSheikdoc or www.theironsheik.org.

Impact Wrestling Preview: With Hogan Gone, Will There Be Chaos?

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The following is TNA’s official preview for tonight’s live episode of Impact Wrestling from Tulsa, Oklahoma:

– What will the the fallout from “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan telling TNA President Dixie Carter to take his job and shove it? Carter wanted Hogan on #TeamDixie, but in a major shocker, the former IMPACT General Manager told her “I QUIT” and walked out! How will Carter react to what Hogan did? Is it really the end of Hulkamania in TNA? And without Hulk this Thursday, WILL IMPACT FALL INTO COMPLETE CHAOS?

– The countdown continues to TNA’s biggest event of the year – “Bound For Glory” on October 20! How will Magnus prepare for his BFG bout against “The Icon” Sting? Plus – X Division Champion Manik, Austin Aries, Jeff Hardy and Chris Sabin get ready for the Ultimate X Match! MORE matches will be announced on Thursday’s broadcast! Video: Ultimate X returns at Bound For Glory

-Christopher Daniels and Kazarian surprised Bobby Roode this past Thursday night when they informed him he would be the 1st member of the E.G.O. Hall of Fame. What will happen when Roode is officially inducted by Daniels and Kaz this Thursday on Spike? Video: E.G.O. celebrates Bobby Roode’s Induction

– Lei’D Tapa has arrived to the ranks of the Knockouts! The dominant TNA newcomer made an instant impact by attacking Velvet Sky this past week! What’s next for the imposing Knockout as she plans to unleash a path of destruction? Who is next on her list? Tune in and find out! Video: Lei’D Tapa attacks Velvet Sky

– Plus, WHO is ETHAN and when will he arrive in IMPACT WRESTLING? We got a sneak peek this past week – more to come on Thursday night!

Rey Mysterio & Christian Returning To Action, WWE-MSG Presale (12/26)

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– Fans interested in attending the December 26th WWE Live Event from Madison Square Garden can currently buy tickets on pre-sale using the code WWESOCIAL.

– Christian is scheduled to return to the ring this week. He and Alberto Del Rio will be at Thursday night’s WWE NXT tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. He’ll return to the road for WWE this weekend for the live events from Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.

He’ll also be wrestling Del Rio at next week’s tour of Mexico, when WWE hits Querétaro, Mexico City and Monterrey.

Jim Ross Reveals If He Thinks Christian Belongs In The Hall of Fame

– Speaking of next week’s live events tour of Mexico, the shows will also mark the long awaited in-ring return of Rey Mysterio.

Triple H Injury Update (Possible Broken Jaw), Arrest Warrant For The Big Show?

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WWE announcer Michael Cole has issued a storyline-driven video statement exclusively to WWE.com explaining why WWE COO Triple H will not be participating in their weekly sit-down interview for the site.

Michael Cole says Triple H declined to be interviewed this week as a result of the Big Show knocking him out cold on RAW. Cole says Triple H suffered a concussion and is at home resting with his wife and children.

Video of a Woozy Triple H From After RAW

He said the injuries could be even more serious, with Triple H possibly suffering a broken jaw, which would require his jaw to be wired shut.

Cole said that Triple H was unconscious for 3 minutes and 31 seconds at RAW.

After speaking with a source at the Pittsburgh police department (“off the record”), Cole said the police might issue an arrest warrant for the Big Show on charges of criminal trespassing and assault.

We’ll get an update on Triple H’s condition this Friday on SmackDown.

Video Of John Cena Twerking & Talking About His Surprise Return, Hogan In A Thong

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During an interview with Showbiz Tonight to promote WWE’s Rise Above Cancer campaign, John Cena spoke about returning to action months ahead of schedule as well as Hulk Hogan’s recent “Wrecking Ball” parody video, where he wore a thong.

Cena also showed off his “Twerking” skills during the video interview.

Here are some highlights of what John Cena said about:

Hulk Hogan Wearing A Thong In A Viral Internet Video:  “So the commercial starts, and I’m seeing Hulk Hogan on the wrecking ball and he’s using his legendary and iconic do-rag, sunglasses, fu manchu, boa. He kicks the guy in the face, I’m like, ‘you know what, that’s a good…’ No, no, and then it all goes wrong. That’s a little too much, they should have stopped at the boot to the face, brother.”

VIDEO of Hulk Hogan Wearing A Thong For The Hostamania Commercial

Returning At Hell in a Cell: “October 27th, I know I’m ready, I’ve had a wonderful surgeon, I’ve had a wonderful physical therapy crew. I’ve been really diligent and really on track to get back early. I feel great, the doctors are happy with everything… I’m really, really excited, I thought I was going to be off until past Christmas but now I can get back in the WWE Universe and do what I love.”

If He’s Returning Too Soon: “It’s not just my opinion here, it’s the opinion of the WWE medical staff, my surgeon, my physical therapist. I had to clear it with all those people. I’m cleared, I’m ready to go, and on October 27th I’ll be as ready and as strong as I’ve ever been.”

Here’s video of the interview segment, including John Cena twerking:

Jim Ross Q&A: HBK Wrestling Again, Battleground Disappointment, Christian-HOF

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of his JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

Will Shawn Michaels Wrestle Again?

“It’s the annual ‘HBK to return for one more match’ rumor that generally pops up concerning WrestleMania. I don’t feel that there is any thing to it. Shawn has been adamant that he’s done as a wrestler and I believe him. He’s got nothing left to prove and is staying busy with his Outdoor Network show among other projects.”

Should WWE Have Held A Dark Match Main Event After Battleground?:

“I’m not a big fan of having dark matches after a PPV. Sorry that you did not enjoy your experience. I did not like the ending either.”

Would He Do A 1-Shot Appearance For TNA?

“Not likely. I’m moving on from TV wrestling. I hope TNA does well nonetheless.”

Is Christian A Hall of Famer?

“If I had a vote, he would get mine. Other than that I don’t know. Hope so. Great talent in and out of the ring.”

As always, you can check out JR’s amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

The REAL Story Behind JOHN CENA’s Shocking Return & AJ Lee’s Being Sent Home From RAW

Punk vs. Ryback Added To Hell In A Cell, Remembering Eddie Guerrero On His Birthday

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– WWE has officially announced that CM Punk will face Ryback at the upcoming Hell in a Cell pay-per-view.

– During last night’s SmackDown taping, Los Matadores faced the tag team of El Locales, which was Riccardo Rodriguez and Tyson Kidd working under masks.

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

– Today would have been the 46th birthday of the late Eddie Guerrero. Eddie’s wife Vickie and his nephew Chavo Guerrero tweeted teh following messages remembering Eddie:

https://twitter.com/excusemewwe/status/387969272107900928

Early Plans For The ROYAL RUMBLE & The UNDERTAKER’s WrestleMania XXX Opponent

Update Vince McMahon’s Upcoming WWE TV Return & Big Show’s Storyline

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According to one source, the reason for the sudden storyline change in attitude and confidence in Big Show this week on RAW is likely because of Vince McMahon’s rumored return to television, which is expected in the near future.

The storyline surrounding Big Show lately has seen him say “how high” when Triple H and/or Stephanie McMahon say “jump,” until he was fed up with their abuse and defied their orders with his actions in the main event at WWE Battleground on Sunday. This led to his overly confident attitude when being dressed down by Stephanie McMahon in the opening segment of RAW on Monday.

Apparently the reason for that is Vince McMahon, who is scheduled to return to television earlier than originally planned due to recent extreme dips in television ratings and other business projections, will come back as a babyface that will defend Big Show. This would allow Big Show to be confident, as we saw on Monday, despite the fact that his superiors, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, are threatening his job.

(Information from f4wonline.com was used in this report)

Big Update On Rob Van Dam’s WWE Contract Status & When He’ll Be Back

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Despite reports to the contrary, Rob Van Dam is in fact under contract to WWE and is not a free agent during his time off.

As reported in recent months, Van Dam’s deal has him working 90 days at a time, with Van Dam having the option to take as much time off as he wants in between.

Triple H is credited as the person who structured Van Dam’s unique deal, with Vince McMahon signing off on it. Van Dam is on good terms with WWE and there is new merchandise in the works for the former WWE Champion, including a new action figure and possibly a DVD on his career.

While away from WWE, he is free to work for independent wrestling promotions as long as he does not appear on television.

As for when he’ll return, we’re told that RVD has assured WWE that he’ll be back around the Royal Rumble and will work through WrestleMania XXX.

(Information from PWInsider.com was used in this report)

Backstage News On John Cena Returning to Action Earlier Than Expected

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On Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, Vickie Guerrero made the bombshell announcement that John Cena will be returning to action against Alberto Del Rio at Hell in a Cell, 3 months earlier than he was advertised to return.

For fans wondering how Cena was able to get medically cleared for the match, it turns out that WWE once again overstated how injured Cena really was. When Cena was first examined by doctors back in August, they found only a partial tear triceps. The company has done this before as a way of surprising fans and showing that their superstars train extra hard to return sooner than the average person would.

Even with Cena being medically cleared to wrestle this month, there had still been talk of keeping him on the sidelines for a few more weeks to ensure he was truly 100%. Cena was cleared to return within the past week and the decision for him to wrestle Alberto Del Rio in just over 2 weeks was made over the weekend.

As noted earlier, Cena vs. Del Rio will be a traditional singles match and Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan will be the only match held inside Hell in a Cell.

(Information from PWInsider.com was used in this report)

Buzz About Shawn Michaels Wrestling Again, WWE Officials High On Diva

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– WWE creative team member Michael Hayes has been away for a few weeks dealing with a personal issue.

– With Shawn Michaels’ surprise appearance on Monday’s RAW and upcoming gig as the special guest referee at WWE Hell in a Cell, there’s buzz in WWE that he can be talked back into wrestling a match at WrestleMania XXX.

– WWE officials, including Triple H, feel that Aksana has the “it” factor. Expect to see her in a more prominent role in the coming months.

(Information from PWInsider.com was used in this report)

Non-Spoiler Previews Of This Week’s WWE Main Event & WWE SmackDown

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The following are non-spoiler previews of this week’s WWE Main Event and WWE SmackDown, which were both taped on Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio.

Dark Match

-Alicia Fox vs. Rosa Mendes

WWE Main Event

-3MB vs. Tons Of Funk [3-On-2 Handicap Match]

-Tamina Snuka vs. Aksana

-Zack Ryder vs. Big E. Langston

WWE SmackDown

-Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth [WWE Intercontinental Championship]

-Los Matadores vs. Los Locales

-The Funkadactyls & Brie Bella vs. Natalya, Kaitlyn & Eva Marie

-Damien Sandow vs. Alberto Del Rio

-3MB vs. The Great Khali & The Prime Time Players

-Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Wyatt Family

HUGE Backstage Update On Why John Cena Is Returning Early To WWE — CLICK HERE!

(Spoilers) WWE SmackDown Taping Results For This Week

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The following is a non-spoiler preview of this week’s WWE SmackDown, which was taped on Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio.

–  Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth

– Los Matadores vs. Los Locales

– The Funkadactyls & Brie Bella vs. Natalya, Kaitlyn & Eva Marie

– Damien Sandow vs. Alberto Del Rio

– 3MB vs. The Great Khali & The Prime Time Players

– Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Wyatt Family

Click to page two to read this week’s detailed WWE SmackDown spoiler results …

(Spoilers) WWE Main Event Taping Results For This Week

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The following are results for this week’s WWE Main Event, which was taped on Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio.

Dark Match

-Alicia Fox def. Rosa Mendes. This was apparently a snoozefest. Alicia got the win over the now blond-haired Mendes.

WWE Main Event

-3MB def. Tons Of Funk in a Handicap Match. The trio of Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal and Heath Slater picked up the win in a 3-on-2 match against Brodus Clay and Tensai, who were accompanied by the Funkadactyls, Cameron and Naomi.

-Tamina Snuka def. Aksana. AJ Lee was not in the corner of Tamina, who dominated the majority of the match against Aksana before picking up the easy win.

-Big E. Langston def. Zack Ryder. Ryder actually got in some decent offense in certain spots during this match. There was also a smattering of “Ryder” chants during the contest. In the end, the larger Langston was too much for the Long Island native.

HUGE Backstage Update On Why John Cena Is Returning Early To WWE — CLICK HERE!