Shelton Benjamin Undergoing Shoulder Surgery, Putting his WWE Comeback on Hold

Despite vignettes hyping that he would soon join the SmackDown roster, Shelton Benjamin’s return return to WWE has been put on hold.

Benjamin tweeted on Sunday morning that he will soon have to undergo surgery for a torn rotator cuff. Benjamin said that WWE helped him discover the situation, so it seems likely the issue was found when undergoing medical tests for his return.

“I am both disappointed & sadden to announce that due to a serious injury to my shoulder I will not be returning to @WWE at this time. For now I will have to put pro-wrestling to the side as I prepare to undergo surgery to repair my torn rotator,” he tweeted.

“This comes as a shock to me as i am no stranger to performing while in pain yet I had no idea of the severity of my condition. Thank you @WWE for helping me discover this situation & for giving me an opportunity to return. I will be back. For now I must refocus my energy on repairing my body and mind.”

Backstage News on if Paige is out of Action Due to Issues Outside of the Ring

Many fans have been wondering as to what has happened to Paige. Once an integral part of the WWE’s Women’s Division, the two-time Divas Champion has all but faded from television and rarely competes at non-televised shows these days. Saraya Knight, the WWE star’s mother, said on Saturday that she has been out of action due to a variety of injuries.

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter published on Thursday, Dave Meltzer said there are “issues” between Paige and WWE higher-ups that has “insiders in the company were very much worried about her status.” He would not, however, elaborate on what exactly those issues are.
Many fans have speculated that injury claims may be a cover-up for her hiatus from the ring. That is not the case.

Meltzer said on Wrestling Observer Radio last week that her issues with WWE have nothing to do with her in-ring hiatus as she is legitimately injured. Meltzer said that if Paige wasn’t injured, she would still be wrestling despite whatever problems there are between herself and WWE. Meltzer also described this friction as “not insignificant.”

Paige is scheduled for another evaluation on Aug. 15, which will determine the next steps in her injury treatment.

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Title for upcoming Randy Orton DVD revealed, ‪#‎WWE‬ Battleground extras

– WWE will be releasing the Battleground 2016 DVD later this month and here are the Blu-ray extras:

* The Highlight Reel w/ Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn – Monday Night RAW • June 27, 2016

* John Cena Finds Backup in “Certified G’s” – Monday Night RAW • July 4, 2016

* WWE Championship Match: Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins – SmackDown Live • July 19, 2016

– As noted, a new DVD/Blu-ray compilation on Randy Orton will be released on November 14th in the UK, and on November 15th in the US. The title of the DVD will be “Randy Orton – RKO Outta Nowhere.”

Courtesy of Wrestling DVD Network, here is the full content listing for the DVD:

DISC 1

Randy Orton vs. Johnny Spade – OVW • June 24, 2000

Randy Orton vs. Flash Flanagan – RAW [Un-Televised]• April 16, 2001

Randy Orton vs. Prototype – OVW • June 16, 2001

WWE Undisputed Championship Match: Undertaker vs. Randy Orton – SmackDown • May 30, 2002

6-Man Elimination Tag Team Match: Dudley Boyz vs. Evolution – RAW • July 14, 2003

Intercontinental Championship Match: Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton – RAW • July 5, 2004

Intercontinental Championship Match: Edge vs. Randy Orton – RAW • July 19, 2004

Randy Orton vs. Triple H – RAW [Un-Televised] • December 13, 2004

DISC 2

D-Generation X vs. Rated RKO – Cyber Sunday • November 5, 2006

WWE Championship Match: Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton – Survivor Series • November 18, 2007

WWE Championship Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton – Royal Rumble • January 27, 2008

Last Man Standing Match: Randy Orton vs. CM Punk – Extreme Rules • May 1, 2011

Randy Orton vs. Dolph Ziggler – RAW • August 29, 2011

DISC 3

Steel Cage Match for the World Heavyweight Championship: Randy Orton vs. Christian – SmackDown • August 30, 2011

Money in the Bank Ladder Match: CM Punk vs. Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton vs. Christian vs. Rob Van Dam – Money in the Bank • July 14, 2013

TLC Unification Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship: John Cena vs. Randy Orton – Tables, Ladders, Chairs • December 15, 2013

Randy Orton vs. Dean Ambrose – RAW • July 7, 2014

Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 31 • March 29, 2015

#1 Contenders Triple Threat Match: Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Cesaro – RAW • August 10, 2015

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

Intercontinental Championship Match: Randy Orton vs. Shelton Benjamin – Bad Blood • June 13, 2004

No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

Randy Orton vs. Christian – SummerSlam • August 14, 2011

Randy Orton vs. Damien Sandow – NXT • March 27, 2013

Randy Orton & Team Hell No vs. The Shield – SmackDown • June 14, 2013

Daniel Bryan to appear on Monday’s episode of ‪#‎RAW‬

WWE announced on Friday that SmackDown Live GM Daniel Bryan would appear on Monday’s episode of RAW. WWE.com posted this in theRAW preview:

After Randy Orton’s Raw invasion to ambush Brock Lesnar prompted The Beast Incarnate to launch a shocking counterattack during SmackDown Live, Raw General Manager has invited SmackDown Live General Manager Daniel Bryan to visit Team Red this Monday night.

What will The Hardcore Legend have to say to The “Yes!” Man now that the rivalry between The Viper and The Anomaly brought chaos to both brands? You won’t want to miss what’s sure to be an eventful face-to-face meeting between Team Red and Team Blue’s General Managers, two weeks before The Biggest Event of the Summer.

WWE airs RAW live from Anaheim, CA at the Honda Center.