Backstory
(This is a continuation from WM 25)
Wrestlemania 25
- The Colons def Miz and Morrison to unify the WWE and World Tag Team Titles
- CM Punk def Kane, Shelton Benjamin, Mark Henry, Finlay, Christian, MVP and Kofi Kingston to win the MITB.
- 'Santina' won the first ever 25 Diva Miss Wrestlemania Battle Royal
- Rey Mysterio def JBL to win the Intercontinental Championship.
- Matt Hardy def Jeff Hardy in an Extreme Rules Match.
- The Undertaker def Shawn Michaels
- Chris Jericho def Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper and Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat in a 3-on-1 Elimination Match.
- John Cena def Edge and the Big Show to win the World Heavyweight Championship
- Triple H def Randy Orton to retain the WWE Championship.
Backstage Gossip
- The WWE Draft Show returns next Monday Night RAW. The format will be the same as the previous years.
- Tazz has been offered a new contract and psoition in the WWE to starve off interest from TNA, and to end any speculation about him leaving. This has come at the insisitence of both the WWE Board and the ECW creative team, both who are said to have major plans for the brand, which has mentioned possible returns of former stars, as the WWE is keen to bolster the ranks, and reignite some interest back into the brand. Will the 'Originals' return? Watch this space...
- Opposing the runours surrounding his statement at Wrestlemania, JBL has NOT quit the WWE, but is believe dto be taking a more authoratative role in the WWE, as the WWE are kene to kepe him. No mention as to wether he will return to active ring competition.
- Vickie Guerrero has been offered the RAW position on a full time basis, and a new GM has been appointed for Smackdown. However, many in the back expect major improvements in her on-screen personae, or she cou;d be replaced.
- Rumours speculate over the futur eof teh Divas Championship, with many feel it weakens the Women's Championship and it's prestige. A unification match for Backlash is possible, with talk of bringing back the Crusierweight Championship as it's replacment on Smackdown.
- Undertaker ha sbeen allocated some time off for knee surgery and recovery time. Shawn Michaels is likely to remain active.
Stay Tuned for the Raw preview...