There are plans to feature SD! stars on RAW and RAW stars on SD! leading into WrestleMania.
For those who have asked, there will also be a SmackDown! Elimination Chamber match. I’d expect qualifying matches later tonight at the TV tapings.
‘The Cutting Edge’ will return this week on SD!. The main guest will feature The Undertaker.
As of last Friday, there were talks of doing Batista and Vince McMahon vs. John Cena and Bret Hart, likely at WrestleMania. It’s possible they may do it at the Elimination Chamber PPV though and then have Cena vs. Batista and Vince vs. Bret (streetfight) in singles matches at WrestleMania. Also planned for WrestleMania is a hair vs. mask match featuring CM Punk and Rey Mysterio. You know the obvious winner there. Stay tuned!
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