And the latest headlines and my reacts.
Smackdown (In: Chris Jericho, Kane, The Hart Dynasty, Finlay, Matt Hardy, R-Truth. Out: Dolph Ziggler, Shad, JTG, Eric Escobar, Drew McIntyre) vs. Raw (Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes, Jack Swagger, Kofi Kingston): It's absolutely stupid how WWE subbed out five of the seven Smackdown wrestlers, although it's a big improvement over the original team. Chris Jericho is the only severe threat on the Smackdown team. However, I smell Big Show turning on Triple H and Shawn Michaels near the end to try to even things out. It won't matter, though, as DX will be the final two standing in this one.
World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker vs. CM Punk vs. Batista vs. Rey Mysterio (Fatal Four Way Match): The Undertaker has the odds against him, which usually doesn't mean much. But if there is a time to take the title off of him, it's now. I would rather Punk win, but I see Batista getting another run with the strap. WWE could resume Punk-Undertaker at WrestleMania (I like how the feud played out Friday on Smackdown).
WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena (One Hour, Anything Goes WWE Iron Man Match): Assuming this is the end of this feud, which I think is very likely, Cena has to win here. We need a title change, as Orton has become boring and he has other feuds (Ted DiBiase) to occupy his time.
Intercontinental Champion John Morrison vs. United States Champion The Miz: While The Miz is very deserving of the belt, I like Morrison to retain here because Smackdown needs a victory.
Smackdown Divas (Women's Champion Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Natalya) vs. Raw Divas (Divas Champion Melina, Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim) Tag Team Match: Hopefully, WWE will push a McCool-Phoenix (and toss in Mickie James) feud of some sort. I see the Smackdown Divas self-destructing, giving the win to the underdog Raw Divas.
LATEST HEADLINES AND MY REACTS
Jim Ross suffered a Bells Palsy attack. REACT: Ross, a class act, is taking some time to recover. My thoughts are with him.
Kofi Kingston is now billed from Ghana, West Africa, and not Jamaica. REACT: We'll see if his push increases. He might actually go backwards.
Manu tells Tommy Fierro that Randy Orton's comments were shocking, was complimentary to Ted DiBiase and had no comment about Cody Rhodes. REACT: Manu took awhile to respond, but his comments seem to support backstage opinions on the trio involved.
CM Punk wants to wrestle Rey Mysterio at WrestleMania. REACT: This would be a great match.
Torrie Wilson defends health setback. REACT: Fans always assume the worst (outcome and the why). Thankfully she's OK.
The Boogeyman has reportedly been found. REACT: Relief to know.
Nigel McGuinness (Desmond Wolfe) to TNA Wrestling. REACT: This one came out of nowhere, but he failed a WWE physical. It's too early to tell if TNA Wrestling will benefit from this.
Bryan Danielson to WWE. REACT: Looks like it, and WWE should benefit from this.
Shad Gaspard sent home from TV tapings. REACT: When you're sick, you're sick. Let's give Shad the benefit of the doubt here.
Awesome Kong beats down guy who insulted her boyfriend. REACT: I'm guessing this guy never watched TNA Wrestling.
WWE signs Lance Cade. REACT: Good to see Cade get another chance.
Hulk Hogan claims Laila Ali talked him out of a suicide attempt. REACT: All of this Hogan talk bothers me. But it's in his book, so I believe it. He is human.
Kevin Nash reportedly screams at TNA Wrestling production for not halting Chris Sabin match. REACT: Nash knows the business, and it looks like he made the right call here.
Roddy Piper wants to guest host Raw. REACT: This would be a show-stealer.
Cody Rhodes wants to wrestle Shawn Michaels. REACT: Get in line, kid.
Rihanna-Sandman album cover controversy. REACT: Similar? Yes. A ripoff? Doubtful.
Rihanna-Sandman:
Another pop star with a provocative cover to try and sells records. I don't think it's a rip.
I miss the days when real artists would release an album and let the music sell it. Example: Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" cover: Simple pyramid prism with the color spectrum. One of the most recognizable covers ever with the music inside being what made the cover so powerful.
Rihanna is just another cookie cutter pop star looking to sell records with a cover. Kind of like Mariah Carey treating the cover of her magazines like she was posing for Playboy. But she has had a lot of work done and wants to show it off.