Backstage News on Bray Wyatt’s Promos, 2014 WWE Hall of Fame Update, Cody Rhodes’ Wife

– Cody Rhodes’ wife Brandi Rhodes is now using the name Eden in WWE NXT where she has been doing ring announcing. When she was signed to WWE a few years ago, she used the name Eden Stiles.

–  Paul Bearer is considered a lock for the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Scott Hall and Cyndi Lauper’s names have been discussed in recent weeks. Also, word is that Stephanie McMahon is trying to lock in a big name for this year’s ceremony.

– For those wondering about Bray Wyatt’s promos, word from within WWE is that he writes all promos by himself and then submits them to WWE creative for approval or edits.

Backstage News On Jake Roberts’ WWE Status, WWE Talking To Sting?, NXT Call-ups, More

– The appearance from Jake Roberts at Old School RAW was a one-time deal. That doesn’t mean he won’t be in the Royal Rumble or the WWE Hall of Fame but no deal has been put in place for either yet. Regarding his return on RAW, Roberts was telling people that the reason Dean Ambrose was smiling when Jake put the snake on him was because the snake defecated on his chest. CM Punk mentioned this to Ambrose and that’s why he couldn’t help but laugh.

– As has been the case around this time in recent years, reports are that WWE is talking with Sting, who has not renewed his TNA deal yet.

– A Ticketmaster pre-sale begins today for the March 24th WWE RAW at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The password is RAWTV.

– While NXT Diva Lana hasn’t been on the road with Alexander Rusev at WWE live events, the plan is to bring them up to the main roster together. It’s now said that the NXT stars slated for call-ups the quickest are NXT Women’s Champion Paige, Emma and the team of Rusev and Lana.

 

 

Elimination Chamber Tickets, More on the WM 31 Press Event, Sgt. Slaughter, Kurt Angle

– WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter gave a motivational speech to the Wheeling Nailers hockey team in West Virginia this weekend. They went on to win their game 2-1. – Kurt Angle turns 44 years old today. – Tickets for the 2014 WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view go on sale this Saturday, December 14th at 11am through the Target Center Box Office in Minneapolis or AXS.com. Prices start at $25. Elimination Chamber takes place on February 23rd. – As noted, there will be an official WrestleMania 31 press conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California this Tuesday at 11am local time. The event is not open to the general public and will feature appearances by WWE Superstars and executives. Santa Clara Mayor Jamie Matthews and San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York will also be there

Shawn Michaels Confirmed For Tonight’s WWE Raw

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is being advertised for tonight’s WWE Raw in St. Louis. Here is an excerpt from WWE.com’s announcement:

“WWE.com has confirmed that “Mr. WrestleMania” and the special guest referee for Hell in a Cell’s WWE Championship Match, Shawn Michaels, will be in the house tonight on Raw. What will The Showstopper have to say about his personal stake in the WWE Title picture?”