WWE Rumors: Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena and Tuesday's Top WWE News
Much more than the Royal Rumble, last night's episode of Raw felt like we were finally on the Road to WrestleMania. The top two matches on the show have been set, though one still is not "official" yet.
We got a surprise return, a heel turn for the Best in the World at What He Does and the main event for the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view set. It was an interesting show that did some things well and other things that were not-so-good. By today's standards, that is a good episode of Raw.
We will have all the latest news, notes and information from the wacky world of professional wrestling that you need to get you on your merry way today.
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TRIPLE H DOESN'T WANT TO WRESTLE THE UNDERTAKER
In a move that is sure to disappoint many, Triple H wasn't actually able to fire John Laurinaitis because the Undertaker decided to crash the party. The Dead Man then challenged Triple H to a match at WrestleMania, but the Game refused.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What is going to change Triple H's mind?
Our Take: This is an angle that WWE should do more of. Tease a big match a long time out instead of just throwing two wrestlers in a match with no build. Undertaker is going to play all sorts of mind games to torment Triple H before he accepts a WrestleMania match.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Gongs
It was much sooner than I would have guessed, but in the interest of slowly building up a match, the Undertaker had to return now.
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JOHN CENA IS NOT GOING TO THE DARK SIDE
In addition to being a new, aggressive character, Cena is also telling the world on Twitter that Kane did not succeed in his goal to turn Cena into a monster.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Where do Kane and Cena go from here?
Our Take: Last night was the most promising that this feud has been since...well, since it started. The whole Kane attacking Eve thing is not working, but the crowd was cheering Cena a lot more than usual.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Rainbow Wristbands
Since there really isn't anything for Cena to do until the Rock shows up in March, Kane might not be the worst feud for him. Of course, it could all change next week if the creative team books the usual garbage next week.
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MIKE TYSON AND STONE COLD TO BE REUNITED AT HALL OF FAME?
WWE made official something we all knew a long time ago: Mike Tyson is going into the WWE Hall of Fame. Now, there are rumors circulating that the man to induct him will be Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Was Evander Holyfield busy?
Our Take: Actually, he couldn't hear the phone ring when Tyson called to see if he could induct him. Austin is a perfect choice. The angle that those two ran in January, 1998 is one of the most famous in WWE history, and any excuse to get Austin to speak is okay by me.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Sure-To-Be-Awesome Speeches
Regardless of how you feel about the "celebrity" wing of the nonexistent Hall of Fame, at least Tyson played some part in the most profitable period in WWE history.
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Austin To Induct Tyson? (NoDQ)
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MICK FOLEY WANTS A WRESTLEMANIA MATCH
The Royal Rumble could have been a tease for the epic tag team of Mick Foley and Santino Marella, at least if Foley has his way. He did an interview asking for a WrestleMania comedy match, noting that he doesn't have to do much considering the shape he is in.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Would that be the best tag team ever?
Our Take: Pairing Mr. Socko alongside the Cobra has the potential to be high comedy, even if their matches stink. WWE tries to be hilarious all the time, so why not put the two funniest stars on the roster together to make some magic.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Signs the WWE Tag Team Division Is Dead
All due respect to Foley and Santino, but if they are the highest profile tag team on the roster there is something wrong. It's a shame to see what has become of this division in recent years, but that's Vince McMahon for you.
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Foley Talks Royal Rumble and WrestleMania (Wrestle Zone)
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