— Matt Hardy wrote in a blog on the WWE Universe that his doctor has cleared him to start training again. Hardy wrote: “I’m fully focused on returning to Smackdown and making it the Matt Hardy Show! If you support me and believe in me, great! If you doubt me and don’t think I have what it takes, thank you! Those two types of motivation will drive a healthy Matt Hardy to become the best that Smackdown has to offer. Please doubt me if you dare.. To begin with, I’m gonna get in the shape of my life, I’m gonna take over Smackdown, and then I’m gonna take over the entertainment world. Mark. My. Words. Don’t miss Smackdown this week, I’ll be watching VERY close.” He also said “it’s only a matter of time” before he becomes the World Heavyweight Champion.
— The WWE website has an article asking if Raw guest hosts such as Shaquille O’Neal wield too much power over the program. The article’s author, Greg Adkins, wrote: “As the “special guest host” initiative continues, there’s no telling how such unchecked power will continue to affect the Monday night landscape. One thing is certain, though: The issue is not whether power will be used to rule Raw, the issue is whether that power will be used wisely.”
— Here is the updated WWE Summerslam card:
* WWE Unified Tag Team Title Match: Chris Jericho and The Big Show © vs. Cryme Tyme
* WWE IC Title Match: Rey Mysterio © vs. Dolph Ziggler
* WWE Title Match: Randy Orton © vs. John Cena
* World Title TLC Match: Jeff Hardy © vs. CM Punk
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