Update on Wade Barrett

PWTorch is reporting that Wade Barrett was diagnosed with a partially dislocated elbow. He was hospitalized at Hennepin County Medical Center last night and his elbow was put back into the socket. He was given morphine and released. He made his way back to his hotel in Minneapolis with his arm in a sling under his jacket. He seemed a little out of it, but was able to exchange pleasantries with fans at the bar. He told a correspondent who was there that his arm will be okay, but didn't offer up more details.

WWE.com states that he will be out of action for 6-8 weeks.

WWE Posts An Update on Wade Barrett's Injury

WWE tweeted after Monday's Raw:

"BREAKING NEWS: @WadeBarrett suffered an injury to his left arm during tonight's Battle Royal and was rushed to a nearby medical facility."

During the Raw TV main event, Barrett appeared to be legitimately hurt following a ringside spot and was taken to the back with his arm in a splint.

Interview with Wade Barrett

Syfy Presents First Ever Live WWE SmackDown Special

Syfy and WWE announced today its first ever WWE SmackDown live special, "SuperSmackdown Live," on Tuesday, August 30 at 8-10PM/ET on Syfy, originating from the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

The Tuesday night special will feature WWE's biggest Superstars and Divas, including World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton(R), Christian(R), Sheamus(TM), Mark Henry(R), Sin Cara(TM), Cody Rhodes(TM), Wade Barrett(TM), Daniel Bryan(TM), Brodus Clay(TM), Natalya(TM) and Alicia Fox(TM).

The special will re-air in SmackDown's regular time slot on Friday, September 2 from 8-10PM (ET/PT).

SmackDown Results: Restrained Aggression

In spite of SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long’s declaration that Edge and Alberto Del Rio would be banned from WrestleMania if they so much as touched each other, The Rated-R Superstar opted to accompany Christian to his main event match against the aristocratic No. 1 contender to the World Title.

Battling Del Rio for the third week in a row, Captain Charisma triumphed over his opponent with the Killswitch. Meanwhile, outside the ring, Edge executed numerous earth-shattering chair blows to Brodus Clay after the enormous Superstar assaulted the 11-time World Champion from behind.

Moments after the match ended, The Ultimate Opportunist looked as if he might ignore Teddy Long’s order and attack his No. 1 contender with the chair. Realizing what was at stake, Christian stopped Edge at the last second, attacking Del Rio instead so that his former tag team partner would not be banned from WrestleMania. Full results.

Wade Barrett Comments on Triple H

Triple H told the WWE Universe a few weeks ago that he had nothing else to achieve in the WWE than ending The Undertaker’s streak at WrestleMania. There are obviously a lot of new Superstars he has yet to beat. Did that annoy many of the ones listening?

WB: Yes I think so. I think a lot of people heard that and maybe were a bit disgruntled by it. Triple H certainly has beaten everybody there is to beat. He really is one of the best in history. But there really are a lot of young lions coming through at the moment. Triple H has certainly never beaten me. We’ve never been in the ring together. I would like to do battle with him one day. But obviously he has a lot on his plate with the Undertaker. So maybe we’ll wait until that is completed. But definitely somewhere down the line, I would love to take Triple H on.

source: skysports

Triple H Advertised for SmackDown

RAW stars are scheduled for this coming Tuesday's SmackDown tapings as Triple H, John Cena, Edge, Big Show and Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio, Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Ezekiel Jackson is advertised.

The Corre Added to the Royal Runble

WWE added all four members of The Corre to the Royal Rumble match. The wrestlers who make up the new faction are Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel. There are now 25 wrestlers advertised for next weekend's 40-man Royal Rumble match.

Rumor Mill - Plans for Several Top WWE RAW Stars

WWE's creative team has discussed holding a Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett program at some point in 2011.

The Nexus spokesman is said to be "super over" with key personnel in the organization and has consequently overtaken the position held by Sheamus earlier this year. They also feel he has surpassed the "Celtic Warrior" in garnering heat from the audience.

Also on tap for Barrett is the climax of his feud with John Cena early next year, and a subsequent WrestleMania program with The Undertaker—providing the SmackDown star is healthy.

Barrett and Sheamus, as well Cena and Randy Orton, are considered the focal points of RAW going forward, until Triple H returns and joins the main event mix. Sheamus' current program with John Morrison is considered a placeholder feud until the "King of Kings" returns to action.

source: wrestling observer newsletter

The "Nex" Champ is Here! - New Tag Team Champs Crowned at Bragging Rights

At WWE Bragging Rights, on the strength of the STF heard ‘round the world, the unlikely combination of John Cena and David Otunga reigned supreme over Drew McIntyre & “Dashing” Cody Rhodes in an impromptu title match, delivering the glorious WWE Tag Team Championship into the hands of The Nexus.

The spur-of-the-moment contest was made by the anonymous Raw General Manager.

Wade Barrett – the outspoken leader of The Nexus – immediately came before the WWE Universe, naming Nexus member David Otunga for the monumental undertaking. But, it was his announcement that John Cena would team with Otunga that completely shocked the WWE Universe...More?

source: wwe.com

Interview with Wade Barrett

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More on the Wade Barrett/Drew McIntyre Visa Problems

Update on Wade Barrett/Drew McIntyre Visa Problems

Word is that WWE creative has been told not to expect Wade Barrett or Drew McIntyre back until after SummerSlam in August. It's still possible they could be back sooner.

This is bad news with Barrett being the leader of The Nexus stable and with the new report that McIntyre was scheduled to win the SmackDown briefcase at WWE's Money in the Bank pay-per-view. A fan saw McIntyre in Scotland this weekend so apparently he's back home also.

There has been some speculation that WWE Champion Sheamus may get caught up in the same work visa situation but the feeling from one WWE source is that either WWE caught it on Sheamus' end while missing it on Barrett & McIntyre's end, or Sheamus was proactive in bringing the situation to WWE's attention and they handled it without thinking about Drew or Wade.

source: f4wonline.com

Rumor Mill - Wade Barrett & Drew McIntyre Currently Unable to Work for WWE

Wade Barrett, leader of RAW's Nexus stable, has been pulled from WWE TV and live events because his work visa has expired and he's no longer eligible to work in the United States. Barrett has returned to the UK where he's waiting on a new visa to be cleared.

Drew McIntyre is going through the same problems. You may remember from SmackDown where WWE started a storyline saying Drew was being deported. This isn't far from real life but it's possible that McIntyre is still here in the States. Regardless, he's also unable to work right now. If McIntyre is still here, it's possible that he can stay while a green card application is approved since he's married to WWE Diva Tiffany.

There's no timetable yet on when Barrett or McIntyre can return.

source: pwinsider

WWE NXT Results: Wade Barrett Wins WWE NXT

NXT Rookie Wade Barrett has been crowned the season one winner of WWE NXT! The British bareknuckle brawler has earned a future pay-per-view match against the champion of his choice and is now a WWE Superstar! Full results.

source: wwe.com

WWE NXT New Rookie Rankings

#1: Daniel Bryan
#2: Wade Barrett
#3: Justin Gabriel
#4: Heath Slater
#5: David Otunga
#6: Skip Sheffield
#7: Michael Tarver
#8: Darren Young

Win/Loss Records for the NXT Rookies

The WWE NXT Rookies will be evaluated by the Pros on next Tuesday night's show based on the criteria of win/loss records, strength of opponent, work ethic and "it" factor. Here are the current win-loss records of the NXT Rookies going into next week's voting by the Pros:

* Daniel Bryan - 0 wins, 5 losses
* Darren Young - 3 wins, 1 loss
* David Otunga - 3 wins, 1 loss
* Heath Slater - 4 wins, 0 losses
* Justin Gabriel - 3 wins, 1 loss
* Michael Tarver - 0 wins, 3 losses
* Skip Sheffield - 0 wins, 3 losses
* Wade Barrett - 2 wins, 2 losses

Cast of WWE NXT

WWE released the cast member information for the NXT television show, which begins next Tuesday night on Syfy. The eight developmental wrestlers listed first followed by the names of their main roster mentors.

Wade Barrett with Chris Jericho

Justin Gabriel with Matt Hardy

Skip Sheffield with MVP

Michael Tarver with Carlito

Daniel Bryan with The Miz

Heath Slater with Christian

Darren Young with C.M. Punk

David Otunga with R-Truth