Multiple sources report that Brock Lesnar has signed a one-year deal with WWE that will see him work through WrestleMania 29 in New Jersey next year.
Lesnar has signed on for a minimum of two appearances per month over the next year plus additional appearances during the build to WrestleMania 29. The belief is that Lesnar will make around 30-35 appearances over the next year but WWE likely has the ability to negotiate additional appearances, if he’s willing to make them.
As seen on RAW, The Rock teased a run with the WWE Title. Speculation is that Lesnar will eventually challenge The Rock for the WWE Title at WrestleMania 29.
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PWInsider reports that WWE wanted to surprise everyone at WrestleMania 28 and do something that nobody was expecting, which is part of the reason why Sheamus squashed Daniel Bryan for the World Heavyweight Title.
Besides this and breaking the record from Kane vs. Chavo Guerrero, officials were hoping to get the Brogue Kick over as a dominant move.
Daniel Bryan is not being punished and there is said to be no heat on him.
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Evan Bourne sustained a midfoot fracture dislocation in an undisclosed accident last week as his foot was broken in four spots and dislocated in five. According to the official website of Silverman Ankle & Foot Practice, his injury, also known as a LisFranc fracture dislocation, is a career threatening injury to athletes, even when treated well.
The website says, “It is unknown whether or not Bourne will return to wrestling after this injury but one thing is certain – it’s going to be a long road to recovery.” Click here to view graphic photos of Evan Bourne’s broken foot.
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PWInsider reports that Brock Lesnar was not at WrestleMania, the WWE hotel or any WWE related events in Miami over the weekend. WWE tried hard to keep the deal a huge secret.
- CM Punk was scheduled to retain the WWE Title at WrestleMania 28 from day 1 of the Chris Jericho feud being planned. There were never plans for Jericho to win the WWE Title in Miami.
- As noted before, WWE Tough Enough contestant and former Miss USA Rima Fakih said in Miami that she has signed a deal to wrestle with WWE.
Regarding the rumor going around about her signing, PWInsider reports that she hung out with and traveled with the WWE crew in Miami during WrestleMania weekend. All signs point to some sort of deal being signed.
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Some of the talk backstage at WrestleMania 28 was how good The Undertaker looked in the ring, despite his recent health issues. There is still no word yet if Taker will return before next year’s WrestleMania 29.
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WWE has pointed out that “Tensai” means disaster in a new article looking at Lord Tensai’s debut last night on RAW from Miami.
Speculation is that Lord Tensai will be feuding with WWE Champion CM Punk after John Laurinaitis told Punk that “natural disasters” were headed his way. Laurinaitis made the comment on RAW last night after promising more competition for the WWE Champion.
When news broke last month of Tensai coming to WWE, first reports were that he would be a “henchmen” for Laurinaitis.