— Edge vs. Chris Jericho is still considered a given for WrestleMania 26. While the recovery time for Edge’s injury is tough to predict, most within the company believe he should be good to go by next spring.
— Regarding Eugene’s release, nothing beyond the reports that his level of physical fitness resulted in the firing has broken. WWE had initially re-hired Nick Dinsmore to work traditional matches with younger wrestlers, but upon learning that he was available, creative developed some ideas for the Eugene character and he was brought to TV, only to be released shortly after his first RAW appearance. WWE also contacted Rob Conway about returning, but he turned the offer down.
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— There are reports that WWE officials are down on Beth Phoenix. Specifics are unclear, but rumors of Phoenix’s future being in jeopardy have circulated ever since WWE recently went nearly a month without booking her on television. More pessimism was generated this past week, as Rosa Mendes, previously Phoenix’s partner, has now been installed as Carlito’s valet.
Contradicting these reports is the fact that Beth Phoenix defeated Kelly Kelly in a match taped for this week’s WWE Superstars; WWE does not typically give endangered talent victories on television.
The most recent Wrestling Observer Newsletter nonetheless made multiple mentions of Phoenix’s future being in jeopardy.
(Source: F4WOnline.com)
