HBK Return Date, DX Reunion?

The date is set - The Showstopper is stopping the show at this years SummerSlam!


HEART BREAK RETURN

While some wrestling fans have expressed a desire to see a heel Shawn Michaels in 2009, that is not the plan–Michaels will soon return, as most expected, on the babyface side of the equation.

According to PWInsider.com, Michaels is still due back by Summerslam. It is believed that HBK will be working DX reunion matches with Triple H on the road this fall, although it has not been confirmed that WWE will bring the DX team back to television.

With Armageddon reportedly scheduled for San Antonio this December, there has already been talk of hometown Superstar Shawn Michaels challenging for the belt at that event.

Batista Injury Update

A return date has been set for the Animal - Survior Series 2009.


ANIMAL IMPACT

Batista's in-ring return date has been temporarily set for Survivor Series 2009 - which, ironically, is set in Washington DC - Batista's hometown.

There was some optimism backstage that Batista would return sooner (aka SummerSlam), rather than later. But given the fact that Batista now realises his age's impact on his body, it appears he's taking the safe road to a soft return.

Undertaker Returns to Raw

The Deadman is finally returning to the Flagship of the WWE, this upcoming Monday Night.


DEADMAN'S RAW REVIVAL

The Undertaker will be appearing on next week's edition of Raw in a match against Randy Orton.

Stephanie McMahon needed an opponent to beat some sense into Randy Orton. Kane approached Stephanie, and offered her the ultimate choice - his brother, The Undertaker.

For Kane's helpful input, he was awarded with a spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber at No Way Out


FINAL THOUGHT

Hell, if mentioning the Undertaker to Stephanie McMahon gets you into the Elimination Chamber - then sign me up for the WWE!

RVD Returns to the Rumble

"Mr. Monday Night" made a shocking surprise return at the 2009 Royal Rumble.

THE WHOLE DAMN RUMBLE

Word spread early on Sunday that Rob Van Dam was going to be backstage at the Royal Rumble, but that can also be said about Christian - whom didn't make his scheduled return to the WWE.

But, fans were rewarded when RVD's "One of a Kind" theme song hit the arena sound systems.

RVD was back, and entered the rumble, as number 25th.

MR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Fans instantly went with the thoughts that RVD was officially back in the WWE.

Sadly, that doesn't appear to be the case.

The Rumble was being held in Detroit, Michigan - RVD lives in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Therefore, RVD was able to drive and perform close to home.

So far, that's all RVD is going to be doing -- staying home.


FINAL THOUGHT

RVD was a pleasant shock to the Rumble, as there were points in the Rumble which were putting me to sleep.

Trish Stratus for WrestleMania 25?

It could actually happen.


STRATUSFYING RETURN

WWE is currently trying to set up a match between Trish Stratus and Michelle McCool at Wrestlemania 25.

After seeing her performance on a recent episode of Raw, management decided that they really wanted to bring Trish Stratus back for a match at Wrestlemania 25.

At first, creative pitched an idea where Trish Stratus would go up against Beth Phoenix. However, that idea was turned down. Instead, management wants to go with a match against Michelle McCool. Since Trish Stratus is still at a pretty high level, the feeling is that she would be able to carry Michelle McCool to a good match.


FINAL THOUGHT

Trish Stratus has maintained that she is willing to do special appearances, but she is quite unwilling to return full time.

I really pray they don't make her lose to Michelle McCool.

I'd rather see Trish and Maryse any day!

Umaga Set to Return

Looks like we are in the running for not one, but two superstars to return to the WWE ring.

Umaga's return date has been set.


COMEBACK SPIKE

Fans around the world have been tuning into SmackDown and have all scene the Umaga return promos. The annoying thing about these promos is that they never officially set a date - they just write "Returns to SmackDown".

Great. Like we couldn't figure that bit out for ourselves.


DATE SET

I reported earlier about Mr. Kennedy's Comeback. It now looks like he'll be sharing this day with Umaga.

They have both now been advertised for the February 27th Cornwall, Ontario Smackdown House Show, and are set to verse one another.


FINAL THOUGHTS

Good to see Umaga finally returning. In light of Batista being out of action, the WWE need more superstars to cover up the gap.