September 5, 2008

WWE are reportedly concerned with how seven time WWE Champion Nightmare has responded to his latest push. Paul Heyman was said to be high on pushing Mare as the top babyface on the brand and this has become apparent in recent weeks on Smackdown. However, insiders have commented that neither Heyman nor Layfield have been impressed with Nightmare, real name Tony Bithell, and his in ring work, with some speculating that the return of Batista combined with that of Goldberg may well serve to oust Nightmare from this spot. Reports that Mare, who will fight for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam, could be fired from the company are merely heresy at this point (F4W Online.com)

There is apparently some talk of moving Koji Miyamoto and Koua Vang to SmackDown (1wrestling.com)

Another superstar Heyman is disappointed with is Matt Hardy. Although the two met earlier this week, and Hardy assured Heyman of his intention to step up his game, it's rumoured that Heyman is ready to release Hardy from his contract after SummerSlam. If this is indeed the case, expect plans for a Heyman on screen heel turn to be shelved indefinately (PW Torch)

Titan fought in a dark match at last nights house show in Rochester, NY and came through with flying colors. WWE have already come up with a return angle for the former Mattitude Follower (Wrestling Observer Online)

Adan Reyes was involved in a minor car crash yesterday morning(Wednesday) back in his hometown of Utah. Reports claim that Reyes suffered minor whiplash in the crash, but WWE officials are confident he will work the Triple Threat Match at SummerSlam (PW Insider)

In a potential MASSIVE spoiler, an unnamed source at WWE's advertising and marketing department leaked this toDave Meltzer last night: http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/2354/cenaaustincopyzd2.jpg (Wrestling Observer online)

After the reported success of the New Generation blogs on WWE.com, WWE officials are reportedly testing the waters for both John Cena and Michael Shane to produce live blogs throughout the day leading upto SummerSlam. Paul Heyman is said to be the brainchild behind the idea, with some suggestions that WWE will then publish blogs from other superstars during selected PPV dates. This comes after continued popularity of Conscience's Cauldron on the website (Rajah.com)