Here's the Baltimore Sun's Over the Limit Preview

WWE champion John Cena vs. Batista in an I Quit match: Unless WWE is planning a swerve of monumental proportions, this one looks like a no-brainer. Beyond the fact that this very well could be Batista’s last match in WWE for a while, hearing Cena utter the words “I quit” is just inconceivable. The wild card here is Sheamus. He has had a presence throughout the build for this match, so it’s likely that he’ll get involved tonight. I expect Cena to score a decisive win in the final chapter of this feud, and then go on to defend the title against Sheamus, Edge and Randy Orton at next month’s Fatal Fourway pay-per-view.

World heavyweight champion Jack Swagger vs. The Big Show: At this stage of his career, Big Show doesn’t cut it as a world champion, so look for Swagger to leave the ring with his reign intact. Another possible scenario is that Big Show wins the title and then drops it back to Swagger in a rematch on Smackdown this week. Either way, it will be interesting to see what kind of match these two can put together.

Edge vs. Randy Orton: The first match of this program between two of WWE’s top superstars could go either way, but I have a feeling that Orton is coming out on top in this one. This figures to be an excellent match.

CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio: On a card that appears strong on paper, this match has potential to be the show-stealer. Because of the stipulations – Punk gets his head shaved if he loses, and Mysterio has to join the Straight Edge Society if he loses – this is the most compelling match on the show, in my opinion. At one point I was sure that Punk was going to end up bald – which could actually add a new level of creepiness to his character – but I now think that Punk will prevail thanks to another assist from the mysterious masked man (who most likely will be revealed as Joey Mercury). Instead of Mysterio joining the SES, however, I could see Punk and his followers attacking and injuring him, which would give Mysterio a story line reason to take some time off and get the knee surgery he has been putting off for months.

Intercontinental champion Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston: WWE has done a good job of getting heat on McIntyre over the past few weeks and also putting over the prestige of the title. It’s too soon for McIntyre to get his comeuppance, so look for him to cheat his way to a victory.

WWE unified tag team champions The Hart Dynasty vs. Chris Jericho and The Miz: The whole reason Raw’s Jericho and Miz formed a team was so they could win the championship and appear on Smackdown to exact revenge on Big Show for knocking them both out. I think that’s how it’s going to play out. Plus, there’s a lot of entertainment value in a Jericho/Miz partnership.

WWE Divas champion Eve vs. Maryse: It looks as if WWE is getting behind Eve as one of the centerpieces of the women’s division, so I expect her to win.

Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. R-Truth: I think the key to this match is Virgil. Wait, did I really just write that in 2010? Anyway, I believe the DiBiase/Virgil alliance is going to be extremely short-lived. Virgil, recalling how much of a spoiled brat Junior DiBiase was as a kid during his years working for Ted Sr., turns on him and helps R-Truth win the match. And DiBiase’s search for the “new Virgil” continues.

Labels: 2010 over the limit, drew mcintye, kofi kingston, Ted DiBiase Jr

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- Edge has also been rumoured to be traded to RAW

- The Hart Dynasty has been rumoured to be traded to RAW so they can be with Bret Hart

- Randy Orton has been rumoured to go to Smackdown to continue his feud with Jack Swagger

- Ted DiBiase will probably stay on RAW to start up a faction called 'The Fortunate Sons'. He will be joined by his brothers.

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Ted DiBiase is expected to make his return to the RAW brand this Monday, which is the three hour special edition of the 2010 Draft. The new heel group, The Fortunate Sons, which include the DiBiase brothers and Joe Hennig is expected to take form some time in May.

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Cody Rhodes made his first appearance last night in Vienna, teaming with Ted DiBiase to lose to Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston. Cody and Ted cut promos on each other before the match.

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As talked about many times before, WWE is planning on turning Ted DiBiase babyface before WrestleMania. A slip on the WWE website last week proved this. There was talk this past week of having DiBiase eliminate Randy Orton from the Royal Rumble match as a way to push DiBiase as a babyface singles star and begin the build for their WrestleMania match.

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Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

- There is a story going around the WWE locker room about Sheamus, Ted DiBiase and Yoshi Tatsu, who were all three roommates at one time in Tampa, Florida.

The story goes that Sheamus played "big dog" in the apartment and pissed his roommates off because he allegedly would use their protein shakers and not clean them. Ted and Yoshi confronted him at the same time once. Sheamus got mad and threw Tatsu's shaker at him but Yoshi caught it. Sheamus then called out Tatsu but Yoshi ended up beating Sheamus pretty bad. Yoshi is said to be very good with his hands and has boxed and gone through the New Japan dojo.

When asked if the story was true, Tatsu would only say, "I just wanted to teach Sheamus a lesson in respect. Don't mess with other peoples stuff." There was hope within WWE that the story would make its way to Vince McMahon, who has always had the mindset that he doesn't want people to think one of his World Champions lost a real fight.

Labels: sheamus, Ted DiBiase Jr, Yoshi Tatsu

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In an interview with UK Newspaper The Sun, Ted Dibiase of 'The Legacy' has said he would like to headline a future Wrestlemania
against his current leader and mentor Randy Orton. "Headlining a WrestleMania with Randy Orton would not a bad deal. Whether we love or hate each other, are with each other or against each other, that would be a dream come true," said Dibiase.

Speaking on the match he had with Randy Orton several months ago on RAW, he said, "When Randy and I had the match, that was a really good reaction. I think people wanted to see Randy get his butt whipped,"

Dibiase said he "couldn't predict the future" on whether it will materialize. Dibiase has a movie release at the end of December and it WWE may turn him babyface to coincide with that, considering the role he plays.

Labels: randy orton, Ted DiBiase Jr

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The latest word on Ted DiBiase turning face for the release of WWE’s The Marine 2 is that WWE is looking at doing the split art the Survivor Series pay-per-view in Washington, DC on November 22nd.

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WWE held a press conference earlier where Shane McMahon announced that RAW and SmackDown for next week would be moving to the Staples Center in Los Angeles. During the conference, they played down the idea of going after Kroenke Sports and The Pepsi Center legally. While not stated at the conference, WWE needed to move the Tuesday tapings due to it being logistically impossible to get the production stage and everything else from Los Angeles on Monday night to Colorado Springs in time to tape. Tickets went on sale tonight at 8PM EST.

Fans who purchased tickets to Monday’s RAW in Denver can either get refunds or exchange their tickets for tickets to the WWE live event at the Denver Coliseum on August 7th. WWE has also canceled a RAW live event for this Sunday, May 24th in Loveland, Colorado. No word yet on refunds for the Sunday or Tuesday show but they should be offering refunds soon.

WWE also announced a big ten man match with WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes. Ted DiBiase, The Miz and Big Show taking on WWE US Champion MVP, Batista, John Cena, Jerry Lawler and a fifth “player” yet to be named.

Vince McMahon said the following in a press release: “WWE is extremely grateful to the Lakers and the Staples Center for the hospitality and professionalism shown to WWE during this whole situation. We apologize to all of the WWE fans in the Denver area who have been inconvenienced by Kroenke Sports Enterprises. We look forward to bringing two consecutive nights of WWE excitement to Staples Center this Monday and Tuesday night.”

Labels: shane mcmahon, Ted DiBiase Jr, vince mcmahon

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WWE has announced that opening RAW tonight will be WWE Champion Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase to address their actions from last week’s show that sent Shane McMahon out of the arena on a stretcher.

Also announced for tonight’s RAW from Columbus is an “Exhibition Match” between John Cena and The Miz, as ordered by RAW General Manager Vickie Guerrero.

Labels: john cena, Ted DiBiase Jr

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From: www.f4wonline.com

Several pushed for Manu to be kicked out of The Legacy, most notably, Randy Orton. The feeling is that he isn't in the same league or had the same amount of potential as others in the group, and didn't really fit in as a result. Many believe the group would be better off with Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase and possibly DH Smith.

Considering that he's no longer apart of Legacy, many feel Manu may not be long for WWE.

Labels: legacy, manu, randy orton, Ted DiBiase Jr

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As reported recently, Raw wrestler Ted DiBiase, Jr. has been filming scenes for WWE's next straight-to-DVD movie, The Marine 2. The film is scheduled to be released sometime in 2010. WWE CEO Linda McMahon said at today's UBS Conference in New York City that filming is taking place in Thailand. McMahon did not say when DiBiase will return to television after filming has completed. McMahon also noted the first Marine movie, starring John Cena, as the company's most successful film to date. You can listen to the conference at the following link.

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From: PWPIX.net

During Randy Orton's media blitz of the U.K. last month, Power Slam conducted an interview with him. During the interview, Orton's asked if he thinks any WWE newcomers can beat his record of youngest ever holder of a major WWE singles title.

Orton brings up a few names, including Kenny Dykstra. Orton goes off tangent to bring up an incident between the two during a tour in Australia and says that he "never liked him at all."

He also brings up Cody Rhodes, as well as Ted DiBiase, and apparently doesn't know DiBiase's age as he'll be turning 26 years old in November. Orton doesn't think either wrestler is heavyweight champion material. Orton said, "I don't know if the business is going to be ready for a Cody Rhodes as champ. I love him, I think he's really great, he's got his own little niche, but I don't see him or Teddy being the heavyweight champion."

Here is what Orton said:

When you captured the World title aged 24 at SummerSlam 2004, you became the youngest ever holder of a major WWF/WWE singles title. Do you think any of the newcomers will beat your record?

That's a good question. I'm trying to think of the age of everybody. Cody and Teddy are young, right? Kenny Dykstra (who's 22) I knocked him out in Australia, actually one time. He was drinking and thought that he would f--k with me, and I warned him and slapped him so hard in the temple that I knocked him out. I never liked him at all. And everyone always told him, "You're the next Randy Orton." And you know what? F--k that. Make your own name. What does that mean anyway? I slapped the s--t out of Kenny Dykstra. And I don't even know where he is right now. But age-wise, Cody's 23. That's a long way to go (in less than a year).

I got very lucky. I was wrestling Edge a lot back then. And I was over as a heel and getting a chance because I was wrestling Edge.... They thought I was over, so they thought, 'Let's give this kid a run.' Plus, Brock Lesnar had been the youngest champ and they didn't like Lesnar (who had left the company in March 2004), so I had a lot of luck in getting that spot.

I don't know if the business is going to be ready for a Cody Rhodes as champ. I love him, I think he's really great, he's got his own little niche, but I don't see him or Teddy being the heavyweight champion. I don't know who else is of that age. D.H. Smith (who is 22)? I don't know. Hopefully, no one because, to be honest, I don't want anyone to break my record and I don't think there's any potential right now for anyone to (do so), either.

Labels: cody rhodes, randy orton, Ted DiBiase Jr

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From: WrestleScoop.com

Due to Randy Orton’s involvement with this Trio at Unforgiven, it looks like WWE will be going ahead with some sort of a “New Generation” Stable. We have more on this tomorrow. Afa last appeared on WWE Television on the November 25th, 2007 edition of Heat. He was suspended on March 20th, 2008 for 30 Days for attempting to cheat on a Drug Test. Due to his suspension, WWE instituted a new rule in which the performers have to be bare from their chest down to their knees while giving urine in front of a doctor to make sure they’re not cheating.

Labels: 2008 unforgiven, randy orton, Ted DiBiase Jr

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From: WrestleScoop.com

The subject of The Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak was discussed during booking meetings this past week. The idea of someone beating The Undertaker has always been talked about as a way to establish a new Superstar and not something they would do for an established Superstar, but the general feeling is that Taker would never lose at WrestleMania. Vince McMahon is opposed to the idea but feels if it’s done, it has to be with a guy everyone agreed was a sure thing. Vince doesn’t want to waste something that big on a “maybe” guy.

A lot of names have been discussed as to who could break the streak but Ted DiBiase was the most talked about and Vince came out very high on him. It’s not something WWE feels could be done next year but it was brought up as a potential angle for a few years down the line if DiBiase turns out how they want him to. They want DiBiase to be the next Randy Orton, but without some of the problems that have came along with Orton.

There is an idea for a long-term storyline that would have Ted and The Undertaker feud, bringing up that it was Ted’s father, DiBiase Sr. that storyline introduced The Undertaker to the WWF. For those who don’t know, The Undertaker made his official debut with WWE at the Survivor Series 1990, as a surprise member of DiBiase’s Million Dollar Team.

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Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Hardcore Holly's WWE career is reported to be over soon. The 45-year-old wrestler has not been used in months and it would take someone such as the Undertaker to support him with management to keep him around. A downside to Holly remaining with the company is that the younger wrestlers have complained that he works too stiff. He was planned to work an angle with Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes where he was looking for revenge. A promo was shot with Holly that never aired because of his bad performance. Management felt that he would work stiff with DiBiase and Rhodes to make them look bad, so the program was cancelled.

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source: www.f4wonline.com

WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young has been contacted to appear at Monday's Raw/Saturday Night's Main Event taping at the Verizon Center in Washington D.C. It unknown if she'll be appearing on Saturday Night's Main Event for NBC or for Raw on Monday. She'll likely interact with WWE World Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes in some form during her appearance.

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Posted by Matt Loede at 5:49 PM | Permalink | Comments

From: PWPix.net

When you click Ted DiBiase's highlighted named on the preview page of the World Tag Team Championship Match between him & a mystery parter and Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes at Night of Champions, it goes to the profile page of fellow Raw star DH Smith. You can see it at this link. Speaking of Smith, he hasn't appeared in a WWE ring since the beating he took from JBL at the 5/5 Raw over a month. It would appear that he's been taken off the road. He hasn't been appearing on too many Florida Championship Wrestling shows either, so his WWE status is currently in limbo.

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As John pointed out in our RAW recap, there are some programs that are starting to shape up the summer, some of which they will likely throw at us at the "Great American Bash" while others will be slowed up till "SummerSlam." The program with John Cena and HHH I think will be a three-month affair, with a singles match this month, next month, and then I predict a three-way with Jeff Hardy at SummerSlam.

The Chris Jericho vs Shawn Michaels feud will no doubt be a very good one, and this one very much could also be a three-month feud, ending with some special stip match at SummerSlam. While the draft is going to change a lot, one thing seems for sure - the Undertaker will be back for the big summer show, and from all indications we are hearing, it'll be him and Edge, again, for the strap at the biggest summer PPV.

Pretty much a foregone conclusion that you can see the newest heel group of young stars being built, as Ted Dibiase Jr. will get some other younger stars, including Cody Rhodes to join the group, and we think that DH Smith could also be a part. Randy Orton's name came up, but I can't see that, but if you want another 2nd generation star in that group - why not Natialie Neidhart to add a little female flair?

So there's plenty to look forward to as we continue along this summer. While the main event feuds appear set, the lesser 2nd tier feuds and where they lead us could be just as much fun as well, which is rare for this time of the year.

Labels: chris jericho, cody rhodes, DH smith, john cena, Ted DiBiase Jr, triple h

Posted by Matt Loede at 5:56 AM | Permalink | Comments

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

One idea being thrown around is a heel stable composed of a group of younger WWE wrestlers. Also, they would use an older wrestler or a manager as a mentor.

One idea is to make it a second generation stable featuring Ted DiBiase, Jr., Afa, Jr., DH Smith, Cody Rhodes (who would turn heel), and maybe Carlito as the mouthpiece if they don't get a manager.

However, it may not be a 100% second generation stable after all, as other names being tossed around include CM Punk and Chris Harris. However, the young wrestlers stable is the basic idea they have in mind.

Labels: carlito, cody rhodes, Ted DiBiase Jr

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