WWE Rumors: Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Lord Tensai and Tuesday's Top WWE News
All that is left is WrestleMania. After everything the company has done to build for this show, we only have the event left in our way.
The Raw go-home show was a standard show, with one major segment between The Rock and John Cena that actually left a lot to be desired.
Don't expect too much from SmackDown, as it is just about keeping everyone healthy and showing a lot of video packages.
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We will break down all the latest news and information from the world of WWE with nothing left before the biggest show of the year.
SHAWN MICHAELS AND TRIPLE H ON CRASH COURSE FOR 2013?
One question that a lot of fans have is: What exactly does Shawn Michaels add to this year's match between Triple H and Undertaker? It turns out the answer to that question could be a lot, since there is speculation a match between HBK and Triple H could be in the works for WrestleMania 29.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Does anyone want to see them wrestle again?
Our Take: If Michaels does, in fact, return to wrestle, there are only a select few stars that he would want to do it with. That doesn't mean it would be the right move for him or Triple H. Those two wrestled so many times between 2002-2004 that it wouldn't really have a lot of impact to do it in 2013.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 D-X Reunions
As great as it would be to see Michaels wrestle one more time, it would take away the impact of his last match against Undertaker and retirement ceremony the night after. He was always the one wrestling retirement that felt like it would stick. Let's hope that is the case.
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LORD TENSAI NEEDS TO BE AT WRESTLEMANIA
While the news is scarce surrounding Lord Tensai after all of last week's speculation, there is one thing that seems to make a lot of sense: He should help John Laurinaitis' team at WrestleMania.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What purpose would that serve?
Our Take: It would get some heat on him. Laurinaitis' master plan to control WWE would be put in motion. Plus, there would be someone in this match actually worth talking about. The rosters for these teams, if you hadn't noticed, are not very good.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Face Tattoos
While Lord Tensai may not be the big answer fans were looking for, he is almost better than anyone else on the roster right now. That is a major statement about the state of everyone else, particularly on the heel side, than Tensai.
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CM PUNK BURIES THE WWE PRODUCT
One of the dangers in having an employee who isn't afraid to speak his mind is that honesty will show just how messed up things are backstage. For instance, CM Punk did another interview talking about his work last summer and said he was bored with the business.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Has Punk made the business better?
Our Take: At the risk of copping out, we have to say, not yet. He is starting to do good things now that he has been champion for a five months. He still has a long way to go, and the right people to work with, but he is on his way to making WWE more fun.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Disillusioned Wrestling Fans
Punk is in an interesting position heading into WrestleMania. If he doesn't retain the title, it could do some damage to the momentum he has built because losing on the biggest stage wrestling has to offer is not a good sign. However, if the match is great, as most expect it will be, his star could rise even higher.
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MARIA MENOUNOS WON'T BE DOING MUCH WRESTLING
For those of you who were excited to see Maria Menounos get in touch with her inner-wrestler, there is bad news making its way around the Internet. Apparently the television host broke a rib when training for Dancing with the Stars.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What does this mean for WrestleMania?
Our Take: Since there was no replacement announced, or some kind of insurance policy, they appear to be going with her. Just be on the lookout for a lot more Kelly Kelly wrestling than you were anticipating.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 WrestleMania Injuries
Of all the possible injuries that could have occurred prior to WrestleMania, one to a participant in the divas match would seem to be way down on the list of debilitating ones. Menounos toughed it out on DWTS, so perhaps she will be able to do a spot or two before getting a pin.
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