Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- There continues to be a lot of talk about an Undertaker vs. Edge main event at next year’s WrestleMania in Orlando, Florida. The idea behind it is that like Undertaker, Edge has never lost at WrestleMania (besides last year’s Money in the Bank ladder match) and that it would be a good idea to pair the two off against each other. The program was even being talked about before Edge was transferred to SmackDown so if both are healthy it is a good possibility that it will happen.
- Another match being talked about for WrestleMania is John Cena vs. Batista just because it hasn’t been done before. However, with them being on different brands the match is a little more of an obstacle than Undertaker vs. Edge.
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Source: PWInsider.com
- Former ECW/WCW/WWE superstar Lance Storm recently wrote an article on TheFightNetwork.com talking about the recent suspensions in WWE. Storm says that WWE will finally punish those that use drugs and push the performers that do not. He says that fans should support the product now more than ever to send a clear message to WWE that this is what they want to see. He also gives away a television spoiler, so beware before reading. Click here for the full article.
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Source: PWTorch.com
-- A WWE source said that "several names" identified by the media as being customers of Signature Pharmacy were inaccurate; these few allegedly did not have a link to the online pharmacy. As a report stated earlier, Batista is among those who claim to have been incorrectly linked to the alleged steroid distributor.
While the errantly named wrestlers are upset about the media coverage, WWE is opting not to allow them to address the media for fear of a backlash similar to that it faced during the fallout of the Benoit tragedy.
-- The return of Shawn Michaels is apparently not imminent. Michaels was contacted about returning soon, but the word going around is that he is not planning to come back ahead of schedule.
-- Sources say that WWE continues to have interest in a Chris Jericho return. It is unclear how close the two parties are to striking a deal.
-- Happenings at the WWE RAW tapings hinted at the identities of several suspended wrestlers. The spoilers were withheld from this report, but they are available on the website.
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PWTorch.com reports that Eugene's WWE release was indeed related to the Wellness Policy.
The Torch says that Eugene reportedly tested positive for a prescription drug that is banned without proper medical documentation. WWE apparently had a difficult time obtaining confirmation that the prescription was valid and ultimately decided to rule the test a failure.
That was apparently the third strike for Eugene, so his release was inevitable.
It should be noted that neither WWE nor Dinsmore has commented on the release, so the aforementioned story should not be taken as officially confirmed.
Update: While PWInsider.com also says the release was related to the Wellness Policy, its story is that Eugene's behavior at this weekend's TV taping was considered alarming enough to warrant a release.
It is presently unclear whose story is correct.
- There continues to be a lot of talk about an Undertaker vs. Edge main event at next year’s WrestleMania in Orlando, Florida. The idea behind it is that like Undertaker, Edge has never lost at WrestleMania (besides last year’s Money in the Bank ladder match) and that it would be a good idea to pair the two off against each other. The program was even being talked about before Edge was transferred to SmackDown so if both are healthy it is a good possibility that it will happen.
- Another match being talked about for WrestleMania is John Cena vs. Batista just because it hasn’t been done before. However, with them being on different brands the match is a little more of an obstacle than Undertaker vs. Edge.
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Source: PWInsider.com
- Former ECW/WCW/WWE superstar Lance Storm recently wrote an article on TheFightNetwork.com talking about the recent suspensions in WWE. Storm says that WWE will finally punish those that use drugs and push the performers that do not. He says that fans should support the product now more than ever to send a clear message to WWE that this is what they want to see. He also gives away a television spoiler, so beware before reading. Click here for the full article.
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Source: PWTorch.com
-- A WWE source said that "several names" identified by the media as being customers of Signature Pharmacy were inaccurate; these few allegedly did not have a link to the online pharmacy. As a report stated earlier, Batista is among those who claim to have been incorrectly linked to the alleged steroid distributor.
While the errantly named wrestlers are upset about the media coverage, WWE is opting not to allow them to address the media for fear of a backlash similar to that it faced during the fallout of the Benoit tragedy.
-- The return of Shawn Michaels is apparently not imminent. Michaels was contacted about returning soon, but the word going around is that he is not planning to come back ahead of schedule.
-- Sources say that WWE continues to have interest in a Chris Jericho return. It is unclear how close the two parties are to striking a deal.
-- Happenings at the WWE RAW tapings hinted at the identities of several suspended wrestlers. The spoilers were withheld from this report, but they are available on the website.
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PWTorch.com reports that Eugene's WWE release was indeed related to the Wellness Policy.
The Torch says that Eugene reportedly tested positive for a prescription drug that is banned without proper medical documentation. WWE apparently had a difficult time obtaining confirmation that the prescription was valid and ultimately decided to rule the test a failure.
That was apparently the third strike for Eugene, so his release was inevitable.
It should be noted that neither WWE nor Dinsmore has commented on the release, so the aforementioned story should not be taken as officially confirmed.
Update: While PWInsider.com also says the release was related to the Wellness Policy, its story is that Eugene's behavior at this weekend's TV taping was considered alarming enough to warrant a release.
It is presently unclear whose story is correct.
