– On Monday’s RAW, we saw Ryback destroy the set of The Miz’s new talk show, MizTV. Ryback is scheduled to fight The Miz at next month’s Hell in A Cell pay-per-view.

– It came out this week that Matt Morgan signed a new contract with TNA approximately two months ago and has been “working” fans with his cryptic online posts about which company he should sign with. We can confirm that Matt Morgan did have some talks with WWE back in June, but ultimately decided to stay with TNA.

– The Big Show, who has been off television since SummerSlam in August, will be returning to action at this weekend’s live events. Big Show has been on vacation after requesting time off.

Show was originally scheduled to return next week, but is returning early to fill in for John Cena, who is recovering from elbow surgery.

* More Wrestlers Joining PAUL HEYMAN & CM PUNK: Find Out WHO

(Source: PWInsider)

Paul Heyman recently spoke to Fighting Spirit Magazine and talked about having an “absolute blast” with his current WWE run and the the differences between managing Brock Lesnar and CM Punk stating. Here’s what Heyman said about:

His Current WWE Run: “I’m having an absolute blast, it’s the best of all circumstances. … Because I’m working with people I absolutely adore working with. I originally came back to work with Brock Lesnar and I couldn’t think of a better scenario to come back to WWE (than) with Brock. Then, after Summerslam when Brock went away, I was going away, too, and then came the opportunity to work with C.M. Punk.”

The Differences Between Lesnar & Punk:”With Brock, I did all the talking and I advocated the position and then he backed it up in the ring. With Punk, it would not make any sense for me to do all the talking. I should do very little talking. ‘Ladies and gentleman, my name is Paul Heyman and I’m here to represent the WWE champion C.M. Punk,’ and then boom. That’s all I should really every say. So, it’s a Meyer Lansky-type of position more so than the guy that [is] up front completely delivering the message for — by way of example — Brock Lesnar.”

* Rumored Finish For PUNK vs. RYBACK & A BIG Return Planned For The Royal Rumble

– Amid rumors that Beth Phoenix will be leaving WWE next month after handing in her notice, Rob Feinstein, who is coordinating an autograph signing next month with her boyfriend Adam “Edge” Copeland, says he has known for months that she would be leaving the sports-entertainment organization. He also says they will be working together after she leaves WWE.

He wrote on his Facebook page, “A ton of people are asking us about Beth Phoenix leaving the company next month. We knew about this a few months ago from our sources and we already plan on doing some signings and other stuff with her when the time permits.”

– David Bixenspan of BleacherReport.com has written a review of WWE’s upcoming CM Punk DVD and Blu-ray, CM Punk – Best in the World, scheduled for release on October 9 in the United States.

Dubbed a “must-buy,” Bixenspan says of the title, “Everything from his family life, to how he defines family, to his loyalty to his friends, to what drives him to succeed, to what IWA Mid-South and Ring of Honor meant to him, all of his difficulties in WWE; it’s all here. In addition, the chronological narrative is broken up by fun human interest interludes about his tour bus, tattoos, his love of comic books, and more) at the end of each chapter.”

In addition to the 109-minute long documentary, the DVD features 37 minutes of deleted scenes/interviews and two discs of matches.

See photos of CM Punk and Beth Phoenix ->

– WWE.com a 2012 OMMA Award (Online Marketing, Media, and Advertising) for Web Excellence in the TV Entertainment category. The WWE website was recognized for its new design and the quality of its content. WWE’s press release is at TVByTheNumbers.com.

– Monday’s WWE RAW had a social media score of 249,121, according to Trendrr.tv. This was down another 13% from last wee and the lowest social media score since RAW went to 3 hours every week.

The show ranked #2 on cable behind ESPN’s Monday Night Football game.

– ESPN’s Bill Hofheimer tweeted on Tuesday that Monday’s NFL game between the Cowboys and Bears on ESPN scored a season-high 11.6 cable rating. This is another ominous sign for this week’s RAW rating, which is out later today.

* Major Changes Being Made To WWE, News On RYBACK’s Push & A Top Name Returning

– The following matches aired on the latest episode of WWE Vintage Collection: Judy Bagwell On A Pole Match – Buff Bagwell vs. Kanyon (WCW New Blood Rising – 2000), Loser Wears A Dress Match – Perry Saturn vs. Chris Jericho (WCW Souled Out – 1999), Blindfold Match, Rick Martel vs. Koko B. Ware (WWF Prime Time Wrestling – March 17, 1991, Hair vs. Hair Match – Edge vs. Kurt Angle (WWE Judgment Day – 2002).

– Following his in-ring confrontation with CM Punk on Raw tonight, Vince McMahon yelled at a stage manager, according to a live fan account. The WWE CEO’s anger may have stemmed from a fan sign, which was immediately confiscated. The stage manager appeared very flustered following the ordeal.

– WWE developmental wrestler Xavier Woods defeated Michael McGillicutty in a dark match prior to Monday’s Raw broadcast. The former Consequences Creed worked this weekend’s Raw live event tour.

– WWE Champion CM Punk and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries are featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated, which touts a “dream match” scenario. To view the cover, click here.

New WWE ’13 screenshots – Ryback, AJ Lee, Tensai, Layla, Natalya and more ->

(source: PWInsider.com)

TMZ.com is reporting that Hulk Hogan contacted the FBI in the past week to find out who leaked his sex tape to the media.

Hulk had tried filing a police report in Florida, but was turned away because:

1) The tape was filmed back in 2006 and the statute of limitations has expired.

2) The material was distributed to the media across state lines – so it’s a federal issue.

Hogan reportedly plans to meet with FBI agents today (Monday).

* News On JEFF HARDY & RVD Leaving TNA When Their Contracts Expire