Dolph Ziggler, Undertaker and Latest WWE News and Rumors from Ring Rust Radio

Ring Rust Radio is the best wrestling show on the airwaves, and this week was no different. With strong opinions on the Undertaker, Randy Orton and more, this is where you need to go to get all of your weekly WWE nuggets.

Bleacher Report featured columnists Mike Chiari, Donald Wood and Brandon Galvin give the lowdown on everything going on in the wrestling world. Also, WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler joined the show to offer his inside perspective on the business.

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March 17: Lucha Underground and ROH star Alberto El Patron, plus Mark Madness

March 24: Wrestling artist Rob Schamberger

March 31: Lucha Underground star Son of Havoc

The Undertaker Accepts Bray Wyatt's WrestleMania Challenge

After weeks of imploring the Undertaker to return, Bray Wyatt finally got his wish on Raw. While the Phenom didn't actually appear in the flesh, he used supernatural means to strike Wyatt's chair with lightning and accepted the Eater of Worlds' WrestleMania 31 challenge by posting a message on the big screen.

Question on Everybody's Mind: When Will the Undertaker Return?

Following Taker's shocking loss to Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX, many wondered if he had wrestled his last match. The Deadman hasn't been seen in a WWE ring since, but that will soon change. It became clear that Wyatt and the Undertaker were destined to meet when Wyatt came to the ring in a casket at WWE Fastlane and finally issued a straightforward challenge to the future Hall of Famer.

Although the Undertaker made Wyatt wait, he responded in spectacular fashion. While it was difficult to get too excited about the match with Wyatt essentially being forced to cut promos week after week without any type of acknowledgement, the Deadman's involvement most definitely added some intrigue to the situation.

Since it is now clear that the Undertaker is coming back, the focus now shifts toward when it will happen.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

There are only a couple weeks remaining until WrestleMania, which means there aren't many more opportunities to bring Taker back in an on-screen capacity before the Show of Shows.

Having the Undertaker actually appear on Raw would certainly add some heat to his feud with Wyatt, but it is fair to wonder if it's even worth it. The creative team has already come this far without using Taker on TV, so it might as well string it out until 'Mania.

Since there is a solid chance the actual match between the Undertaker and Wyatt won't be great, perhaps the most anticipated aspect of it is Taker's return and entrance.

If the Phenom doesn't appear on television at all before the Showcase of the Immortals, then it will make his moment at WrestleMania feel even more special. Because of that, it would be the best route for WWE to take, and that is probably the way it will play out.

Rumor Mill

Why WWE is keeping Undertaker off TV (PWInsider via WrestlingInc.com)

Randy Orton Gets Revenge Against Seth Rollins

It had been anticipated ever since his return at WWE Fastlane, but Randy Orton finally turned the tables on Seth Rollins and the Authority.

With Kane, Big Show and J&J Security out of the picture, the Viper took advantage of the situation by screwing over Rollins during a handicap match against Roman Reigns and handing him the beating of his life.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Was Orton's Turn Effective?

Orton reluctantly pledged his allegiance to the Authority after coming back from a long hiatus, and even though most members of the group didn't trust him, Rollins believed he could count on the Viper. That proved to be a massive error on the part of Mr. Money in the Bank, as Orton gave him taste of his own medicine months after he was put out of action by a Curb Stomp on steel stairs at the hands of Rollins.

As brutal as Rollins' attack on Orton was, the Viper may have topped it on Monday. He hit Rollins all over the arena with a steel chair before delivering the coup de grace in the form of an RKO through the announce table.

A match between Orton and Rollins at WrestleMania is all but certain at this point, and it should be a quality contest that will add depth to the card. Until then, though, the buildup will be paramount in terms of generating interest in the match.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

The execution of Orton's turn on Raw certainly made sense from a storyline perspective. The Viper waited to strike until all of Rollins' supporters were out of the picture, and getting back at Rollins in that manner was likely far more satisfying than going after him immediately upon returning.

Even though all the pieces fit together well, it is fair to question if the angle garnered the type of reaction WWE would have hoped for.

When Orton initially turned on the Authority in November, he received a massive pop and seemed poised to return to his former status as a top face. He was then taken off television for months before being put back with the Authority temporarily.

The crowd reaction on Raw didn't come across as explosive as the first face turn, partly due to the fact it was expected. Also, there almost seemed to be a feeling of sympathy for Rollins due to how long the attack carried on for.

WWE may have overplayed its hand by stringing out Orton's official face turn for too long, but it has a chance to fix that by building up the Viper's popularity even more over the coming weeks.

Rumor Mill

Orton versus Rollins expected for WrestleMania (WrestlingNewsWorld.com)

RRR Interview with WWE's Dolph Ziggler

Dolph Ziggler is among the most talented and popular Superstars WWE has to offer, and he has built that reputation based through his propensity for stealing the show.

Although the Showoff isn't currently in the main event scene, he will aim to shine in the Intercontinental Championship ladder match  at WrestleMania 31. Ziggler recently sat down to discuss that and much more in a candid interview with Ring Rust Radio.

Question on Everybody's Mind: What's Next for Ziggler?

After being the sole survivor at the Survivor Series pay-per-view and forcing the Authority out of power, Ziggler's momentum was arguably at an all-time high. Many expected that to lead to a top spot on the WrestleMania card, and even though that hasn't turned out to be the case, Ziggler intends to shine brighter than anyone else on the big stage.

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Here's the deal: Ladder matches are crazy [and] the Intercontinental title is starting to barely mean something again—not just to me but the fans.

I'll say what I always say going into WrestleMania: You're going to see Sting, you're going to see Brock Lesnar, you're going to see John Cena, so my goal and the chip on my shoulder's goal is to have you talking about my match the next day.

I promise you, there are so many hungry guys in there who want to prove to everyone just how damn good they really are. It's going to be hard for me to keep up, but trust me I will.

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Ziggler has a knack for standing out, and there is most definitely reason to believe the IC title ladder match could be the best bout WrestleMania has to offer. If that holds true to form, then it will almost certainly be due in large part to Ziggler's performance.

Ring Rust Radio's Take

Ziggler can always be counted upon to go all out in the ring regardless of where he is on the card. He may not be involved in his dream match at WrestleMania, but he is going to make the best of it, and he is hoping to use it as a springboard toward even bigger and better things.

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I am in no position on the card to say I am next in line for the world heavyweight title. I am not dumb enough to think I am. Here's the deal, though: I can be, I have been, and I will be again one way or another.

Whether I get that chance, that is out of my hands. It is in the hands of the WWE Universe, the hands of Vince McMahon, the hands of the Authority, and however you want to view that, it's in their hands. Can I pry it out of their hands? Yes. I've done it in the past when I wasn't supposed to. There have been a lot of guys who weren't supposed to be champs that actually were.

I will have the drive like I have had every single day since day one to be there and be the best. If I have to prove myself without that title, I'll continue to do that until I get the chance to get that title.

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As a two-time world heavyweight champion who seemingly always has the fans on his side, Ziggler has what it takes to return to the main event scene. Like he mentioned, he needs to be given an opportunity, but based on everything he has accomplished in WWE to this point, he will take advantage of it if it presents itself.

B/R Article

Dolph Ziggler Talks WWE WrestleMania 31, Daniel Bryan and More

Ring Rust Radio's Season 7 Fantasy WWE Standings

1. Brandon Galvin: 367.5

2. Joe Arcidiacono: 270

3. Mike Chiari: 237.5

4. Donald Wood: 45

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