WWE Rumors: Kane, John Cena, SmackDown Spoilers and Wednesday's Top WWE News
As we enter this most critical time for WWE, how can you help but feel optimistic about where things are headed following Raw.
The Royal Rumble did not have the kind of impact that you would have expected—mainly because too much of it was treated like comedy—so let's hope the momentum that was gained on television can propel everyone to bigger and better things.
In the meantime, here is all the WWE news that you need to tide you over until we get to SmackDown this Friday.
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KANE AND JOHN CENA TO BATTLE IN A LAST MAN STANDING MATCH?
In a way to justify the double countout match the two had at the Royal Rumble, it sounds like WWE is going to put Kane and John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match at the Elimination Chamber.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is this the right match for this feud?
Our Take: Of course. It is a solid gimmick that will allow them to use whatever they have to in order to make the match entertaining—which is more than you can say about what they did at the Rumble. Plus, this will be the blow-off match to get Cena ready for the Rock at WrestleMania.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Ways To Save This Feud
It's no secret that this feud has been a disaster for a long time, but it did get a little better on Raw and a Last Man Standing Match could be the thing to end this feud with a bang. At least it is ending, which is all that matters.
Deeper Dive
Cena vs. Kane News (NoDQ)
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TWO WORKERS WHO CAN'T WRESTLE DUE FOR BIG PUSHES
Mason Ryan and Ezekiel Jackson might be the worst wrestlers on the WWE roster, so it would make perfect sense that officials would reportedly be talking about pushing them hard sometime in the near future.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Are those two still alive?
Our Take: Well, you knew Jackson was alive because he was in the Royal Rumble. But Ryan has been largely absent from television, save for a few backstage appearances. These two should form a tag team to challenge Primo and Epico, because that division is desperate for anything right now.
Hype Meter: 2 out of 5 Giants That Need Not Wrestle...Ever
Ryan might one day turn into a capable wrestler, but WWE ruined him by bringing him up to the main roster so early in his development. Jackson has never had any talent, so his push would be baffling.
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Mason Ryan In Line For Push (Wrestle Newz)
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****WARNING**** THE FOLLOWING SECTION CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM THIS WEEK'S SMACKDOWN TAPINGS. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW, SKIP TO THE BOTTOM.
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SMACKDOWN ELIMINATION CHAMBER MATCH SET
After setting up the Raw Chamber match on Monday, we now know the six participants for the Blue Brand's Title match. It will be Daniel Bryan defending against Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes, Big Show, Randy Orton and The Great Khali.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Khali, seriously?
Our Take: Mark Henry is injured, so apparently WWE felt the need to have another big man in the ring. Way to make the title seem important, by just throwing a random guy who hasn't been on television since September, and was in nothing feuds when he left.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Vegans
Aside from the inclusion of Khali, for reasons known only to Vince McMahon, the rest of the match should be entertaining. Bryan deserves to win due to how good he has been on television for the last month, but we will see if WWE goes with him.
Deeper Dive
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RANDY ORTON GETS HIS WIN BACK OVER WADE BARRETT
In Orton's first SmackDown match since Barrett threw him down the stairs in December, he gets a win over Barrett with an RKO on a steel chair.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Shouldn't WWE be building up Elimination Chamber participants?
Our Take: Of course, but in today's WWE things don't work logically. You are going to see all 12 wrestlers in both Chamber matches lose over the next two weeks because...well, because why not.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 RKOs
While the booking makes little sense, at least we can hope that the match is entertaining. By today's standards, if you can get an exciting match then who cares if things are being built properly to make money.
Deeper Dive
Complete SmackDown Spoilers (Wrestling Observer)
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