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If WWE United States Champion John Cena is unable to face WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in the Winner Takes All match at SummerSlam, potential back-up matches include Rollins defending against Randy Orton in a singles match or a Triple Threat with Rollins defending against Orton and Sheamus. This is why they did the finish where Sheamus cost Orton the main event on last night’s RAW. If Cena is able to go for the match against Rollins, Orton will likely end up facing Sheamus in a singles match. WWE will likely be making a final decision at next week’s RAW, if not before then, once they get an update on Cena’s condition.

WWE title match plans before WWE went ahead with confirming Cena-Rollins during last night's Tough Enough episode.

It's worth noting that King Barrett brought back his "bad news" promo during a backstage segment at last night's WWE Main Event tapings. No word yet if they plan on dropping the "King" gimmick but it's been expected for some time.

Originally Posted by Observer We noted before that WWE recently e-mailed former WWE Network subscribers with a survey asking them if they would be interested in getting pay-per-view events for $4.99 since they were no longer paying $9.99 per month for the full WWE Network. WWE also asked fans if they would be interested in purchasing other programming at a single-show price. Another potential idea mentioned in the survey was incentives for WWE Network subscribers such as giving them discounts on merchandise, tickets and DVDs, or a free month of the Network. WWE also asked fans if they wanted more non-wrestling content on the Network, such as more behind-the-scenes shows and non-wrestling dramas, and if they would be interested in lower priced yearly subscriptions at $110 instead of $119.88.

Originally Posted by F4W We noted before that Sting was told by WWE officials to get ready for this month's SummerSlam pay-per-view and that he reportedly got himself into "ridiculously good shape" for his age. He was then informed he wouldn't be used and we haven't heard much past that. It's likely that WWE decided not to use Sting at SummerSlam because he wasn't needed due to the show already being loaded with stars like The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, actor Stephen Amell and others. With that said, it's also possible that WWE uses Sting in September as a hook to sell the WWE Network for that month and Night of Champions, which takes place in Texas, where Sting lives now. Or they could put his return off until the October or November events. If they do use Sting in September, they may be able to do the six-man match with The Wyatt Family vs. Sting, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose that was rumored if Erick Rowan is back from injury to team with Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper. However, there was some talk that Rowan may not be back until around November but that hasn't been confirmed.

Basically the WWE sees Sting right now as just a cheap tactic to get some extra Network subs and nothing truly special at the moment. Also seems like the Wyatt's getting a new 3rd member got shelved as an idea.

Originally Posted by PWI WWE's original plan for actor Stephen Amell at the SummerSlam pay-per-view was to have him team with Neville to face Stardust and The Miz. When The Miz's feud with Big Show and WWE Intercontinental Champion Ryback got delayed due to Ryback's injury, WWE changed plans and replaced Miz with King Barrett in the SummerSlam tag match.

Originally Posted by Observer Lucha Underground just finished their first season on El Rey Network after a run that lasted a little over nine months. Yet, fans and talents alike have no idea when a season two will occur. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter says that he had the chance to see a Lucha Underground contract, and the details in them are pretty one-sided. The contracts are generally for seven seasons, as Lucha Underground talent Son of Havoc actually noted during a promo once. What the company decides is a season is pretty much at their discretion, as they can make seasons last as long as they want. Meltzer noted that if the company didn't film a season two or even have plans to do so for an extended period of time, it would probably be pretty easy for them to get out of their contracts in court. Main event talent Ricochet was also brought up, as he performs on Lucha Underground under the Prince Puma name. He's booked for a couple of New Japan Pro Wrestling shows that may end up on New Japan World, and it's unknown as to whether that is a violation of the deal or not. As of now, no date has been set for a filming of season two, but talents have been told they can take bookings through the end of the year.

Pro wrestling great Bill DeMott has joined the RELM Network, for a new weekly show premiering August 18th at RELMNetwork.com. "The Bill DeMott Experience" will feature interviews conducted by the well-traveled wrestling legend, and will be available as a free subscription on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and at BillDeMottExperience.com. DeMott's best known for his appearances with World Championship Wrestling, in which he was known as "Hugh Morrus." He performed for World Wrestling Entertainment under his real name, and he appeared as "Crash, the Terminator" in Extreme Championship Wrestling. DeMott's been the WWE's head trainer until this year, when he left to pursue new ventures, including his new show on the world's most diverse podcast network. "I'm jacked up about joining the RELM Network," said DeMott. And he says he's excited about working again with Vince Russo—the legendary wrestler who already has several shows on his own RELM channel, "The Brand". Quoting DeMott again, "The team of Vince Russo and Bill DeMott—back together again after all these years—get ready!"

Some other sheet news includes:

• GFW announced they have partnered with Ridgerock Entertainment to help promote a new film called The Masked Saint which is set to release early next year.
• In a "WWE Did You Know" type fact, Cena is just 6 ppvs wins away from tying Taker for most WWF/WWE ppv wins ever. Cena has 85 while Taker has 91 wins (Triple H is third at 80 wins).
• This week's episode of RAW ended up being the highest rated and most viewed RAW show for the summer so far. Averaged 3.8 million viewers with a small drop for the 3rd hour.
• Current rumors around the net regarding Orton's fat joke against Kevin Owens from RAW was the joke being ordered by Kevin Dunn who still hates Owens' appearance and him being one of Triple H's "guys." Joke ended up leading to #FireDunn trending Twitter for a while with a few big wrestling people like Jim Ross being upset over the dig.
• Lucha Underground writer Chris DeJoseph recently had an interview with The Wrestling Guy Store with some topics including him liking the current Wensday Night War, Matt Striker as announcer wasn't decided until the day before the first taping, and WWE's Anoymous GM was originally meant to be Triple H before plans changed. http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/6067...situation-more