— Philstar.com reports that SmackDown superstar Batista was in the Philippines this weekend to help launch a new energy drink called Xplode. Batista, who is a huge national celebrity in his native Philippines, is said to have some some financial stake in the energy drink.
— Tonight’s edition of WWE RAW takes place from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas. Businessman Mark Cuban will be the special guest host. The main event for tonight will be DX vs. Chris Jericho in a Handicap match.
— ESPN.com features an article hyping NBA Dallas Maverick’s owner Mark Cuban’s hosting gig tonight, looking at what could be a physical showdown between Cuban and Legacy’s Cody Rhodes. Cuban began hyping his appearance last week in the local Dallas media, saying he was looking for retribution against Randy Orton after getting RKO’s back at Survivor Series 2003. Orton protege Cody Rhodes spoke to the Dallas Morning News and issued a challenge against Cuban. ESPN teases a match between the two and includes several potential nicknames for Cuban should he wrestle.
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WWE NXT Notes: Jackson Drake, Dion Lennox, & Keanu Carver Advances to Vacant NXT Title Ladder Match, Joe Hendry Gets Attacked By Mystery Attacker & Given Chance To Be Included In NXT Title Ladder Match If Cleared, 2/3 Show Card
WWE SmackDown Notes: Randy Orton, Damian Priest, & Ilja Dragunov Declared for Men’s Royal Rumble, WWE Accidentally Spoils Bron Breakker Being #1 Entrant for Men’s Royal Rumble
WWE: Triple H Says He Has Had Discussions With AJ Styles About Potential Final WWE Opponents, Thea Hail on Her Shock NXT Women’s North American Title Victory, Reason Why WWE Isn’t Planning A PLE at Wembly Stadium
