Update On The Status Of Michael Hayes

WWE has requested that Hayes enter rehab and that so far, he has “seemed agreeable.” There is no timetable yet for his return to WWE. Hayes was suspended in October after reports surfaced that he was seen having a drink at a bar with Rosa Mendes (who has a history of substance abuse and recently completed WWE-funded rehab).

Edge Responds To Triple H's Recent Remark On Raw, Will He Return To WWE?, Talks Haven

As seen on the October 21 episode of Raw during the contact signing for the WWE Championship Match between Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell, Triple H offended WWE Superstars and fans alike with his verbal burial of the talents of Bryan, as well as Chris Jericho, Edge and Rob Van Dam. WWE's Chief Operating Officer grouped Bryan with his three predecessors and declared that like them, he is not capable of being "The Face of WWE." The official WWE website caught up with Edge for an interview and asked him about the WWE Chief Operating Officer's flippant remark.

"When you look back on WWE’s history, how many guys really were “the guy”? There was Bruno Sammartino, then Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, The Rock and now John Cena. Then again, does Triple H like guys with long hair that are better looking and more athletic than him? Probably not. And I think the three of us fall into that category," responded Edge.

"The Rated-R Superstar" previously addressed Hunter's remarks on Twitter, stating, "I think everyone forgets it's entertainment. Santa isn't real either. Or the Easter Bunny(I think, rabbits are sneaky)."

The 11-time World Champion appears regularly on Syfy series Haven, which started in July 2011, as Dwight Hendrickson. In response to whether he envisioned the show lasting through a fourth season then, Edge said, "I envisioned the show [going to season four], but I don’t know if I envisioned myself going to season four. [My involvement began] when WWE got in contact with the “Haven” producers, who were interested in using a wrestler. WWE said, “We got this guy. He just retired. We think he can do it.” And it just worked out. I went out and one scene turned into four scenes, turned into four episodes, turned into being asked back for the next season. That turned into seven [episodes] and then being asked back again next season and becoming one of the focal characters of the show."

Edge was also asked whether he will return to WWE, and replied, "I’ll use the absolute most over-used cliché, “never say never,” because when I have come back, it has been fun. If it’s fun, cool and creative and would shake things up and help some new, young talent, I would."

Edge has been posting paintings on Twitter, and discusses this and more in the interview. To access it, click here.

IMPACT Wrestling Results 11/07/13

WWE Planning Another Animated Series for 2014

There are plans for a WWE Slam City animated series to be released in conjunction with the 2014 Royal Rumble pay-per-view. No details have been provided as of yet on how the series will be distributed.

According to PWInsider, the series would be released as part of a toy line from Mattel with the same time, likely meaning the series is for a very young audience, and that it will be an extension of the current WWE Rumblers toy line.

Changes in WWE including Talent Relations

Jane Geddes, who had been working for WWE as Senior Vice President of Talent Relations has been given a promotion and will be working going forward as Senior Vice President, Operations for Talent and Live Events.

The promotion puts Geddes as the number two person working directly with Triple H, specifically in handling the planning and execution of WWE's live events.

WWE officially announced the promotion in-house on Tuesday.

There is no word who will replace Geddes as Head of Talent Relations as of this writing. Geddes replaced John Laurinaitis, who was moved into a role as Top Producer.

Geddes was hired by WWE in October 2011.

There are a number of other departures and changes going on within the company, which may be to help prepare for the launch of the WWE Network.

WWE Releases History of WWE & Raw 20th Anniversary Collections on DVD & Blu-Ray

WWE today announced two new home entertainment titles for release, The History of WWE: 50 Years of Sports Entertainment, a three-disc DVD and double Blu-ray set, and Raw 20th Anniversary Collection: The 20 Greatest Episodes Uncut & Unedited, a 12 disc DVD set. Each commemorative compilation set will be available at WWEShop.com and through major retailers on Tuesday, November, 19, 2013 and Tuesday, December 3, 2013, respectively.

The History of WWE chronicles the evolution of WWE from a small, regional promotion into the global phenomenon it is today. The DVD includes more than 45 interviews with WWE Superstars past and present, including The Rock®, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin®, Triple H®, John Cena®, Undertaker®, Big Show®, Shawn Michaels®, Bruno Sammartino, Mick Foley and many more. This exclusive collection gives fans an inside look at each era of WWE as well as the launch of WrestleMania® and Monday Night Raw®.

​A must-own for any WWE fan, the Raw 20th Anniversary celebrates the longest-running, weekly episodic television program in history. The collector’s set features 20 years of Monday Night Raw’s greatest moments including the first telecast, the original DX® invasion, the 15th Anniversary special and Bret Hart's return in 2010.

Why Was Triple H Visibly Upset During Monday's WWE RAW Segment with Big Show?

Triple H reportedly "blew a gasket" towards the end of Monday's RAW in the main event segment with Big Show. When The Shield came out and RAW went to commercial, Triple H was visibly upset and was seen dropping a "f-bomb" before grabbing a headset and arguing with whoever was on the other end.

It turns out that the segment was going long and someone in the back, either Kevin Dunn or Vince McMahon, sent out The Shield as a cue for commercial. Triple H was upset because they cut before Big Show could be told he was indeed getting a WWE Title shot. RAW ended up going 5 or 6 minutes long and that's because this segment had problems.

Kevin Nash Talks Working With Triple H During His Last WWE Run, Differences With Hulk Early On, More

Former WWE and WCW World Champion Kevin Nash was interviewed on this week's edition of the Big WrestleShark Show, ahead of his upcoming appearances alongside Scott Hall and Sean Waltman on the UK Takeover Tour. In the near hour long interview, Kevin discusses who took him under their wing, the feeling in the locker room when he joined WWF, jumping to WCW, the early days of the NOW, his thoughts on TNA as competition for WWE, working a ladder match at 52 years old and more. Here are some highlights from the interview:

Stories from the road: "We spent 300 days a year on the road when I first came in, and we would spend a ton of time in the UK because we did so well there. I think it kept the WWF alive. I remember doing a 19 day tour, being home for clothes and going back for a 21 day tour; only setting foot in the states to do TV's. At the same time, those trips were the craziest because you had a driver …when you have a driver and you're on a bus, there isn't much to do but drink beer and play cards, and that's what we did.

"We were all young guys, we knew we had to do this together, we were a team, and it was just like stone by stone, we had to build this thing back to what it once was. I think that group of guys on that bus, those 12 – 18 guys… I've got a picture of that group in the back of the bus; it's Taker, the Kliq, Stone Cold, the only person who's really not on that bus is The Rock. It's like the Attitude era and the NWO Era combined in the back of that bus (you can check out the photo here). It makes me feel good that I was fortunate enough to be part of that group of guys. It was the perfect storm."

His last run in WWE against Triple H: "If you would have told me at 50 years old, that at 52 I'd be in a ladder match [laughs]. I think it was a rib. I think they booked it, they called me up, put me on speaker and were waiting for me to start cursing and then I said 'alright fine I'll do it,' I think they just thought 'oh my god he's going to do it.' Visit Wrestling Inc. I knew it was against Paul, and I've always said I'll work against anyone good enough to carry me! I can't ballroom dance on my own. Gimme someone who can dance and I can do my part.

"He's so busy from a running the company stand point, we basically called it on the fly because we didn't have time to do anything. I got out there, picked up the ladder and I'm like, 'oh my god this thing is heavy.' I'm waiting for him to get up, and I know when he does I'm gonna swing it at him and I know just from the physics of it, I'm not gonna be able to stop this ladder once I swing it... so it's comin. That's the thing about working with your friends; you'll take real good care of somebody you don't know, but you'll beat the hell out of your friends."...More?

Paul Heyman Talks Future Goals, Current Role With WWE, Zeb Colter’s Success

Slam Wrestling! spoke with Paul Heyman about a variety of topics, including his current role with WWE, his future goals with the company and Zeb Colter's success. Below are the highlights:

On his current role with the company:

"If I look at my schedule right now… I don't have one booking as a manager. I'm booked all over Europe, I'm booked all over this country, in two-on-one handicap matches. So I'm booked as a wrestler right now, not as a manager. At 48-year-old, I still have not had formal training as a wrestler. The role has changed. We're not just doing the typical old-school gimmick matches that Lou Albano used to participate in."

On Zeb Colter's recent success:

"I think Zeb fit a need at the moment. When things really click in this industry, it's when they service the needs of the moment, and it ends up playing into the long-term. You have all these hot-button issues in the country, with immigration and health care, etcetera, and here's somebody who, Dutch is very articulate… here's a person that can speak on these subjects from any position that you want him to.He fit the immediate need that the company had to play on these hot-button issues, which then ties into the long-term of, which of his guys can he get across to the public to become bigger stars, into the bigger, more personal issues and money-drawing programs."

On his future goals with WWE:

"I've never managed in the main event at WrestleMania and I would love [that]. There are things that I know Brock wants to accomplish for us in this industry, that I prefer that Brock goes public with those goals when it's time. I know that Brock and I have talked about things that we'd like to accomplish, that we haven't had a chance to do yet. Hey, I'd love to be the first guy to ever manage the WWE and the WWE World heavyweight champion at the same time as well."

Triple H Being Patient With Rey Mysterio

Rey Mysterio may be out of action until 2014 while he waits on his knee to strengthen. Unlike in the past where WCW and WWE have put heavy pressure on him to return, this time around Triple H has been very good with him, telling Mysterio not to rush things and putting zero added pressure on him.

The Call Nominated

“The Call” was nominated for Favorite Thriller Movie in the People’s Choice Awards 2014. The film, considered to be the first hit under the new strategy of WWE Studios, starred Halle Berry with David Otunga in a supporting role. The People’s Choice Awards air on CBS on January 8, 2014.

Author Talks HHH & Stephanie Taking Over

The Squared Circleauthor David Shoemaker appeared on The Street and discussed the recent WWE stock surge, which is currently trading at around $13. Shoemaker noted that part of the reason in the increase in the stock price has been because the McMahon family has learned how to deal with investors. He also said that after speaking to Triple H last summer, both Triple H and Stephanie McMahon seemed ready to take over the company whenever Vince McMahon decides to hand over the reigns. He also discussed the WWE Network, the UFC using WWE's business model, TNA "may or may not" being up for sale, deaths in wrestling and more, you can watch the appearance here.