Shawn Michaels returned to the road last week promoting ticket sales for WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia. Both he and Triple H made numerous public appearances throughout the city, with HBK addressing his current WWE status in interviews. Michaels said he was happy with his career and that he went out on top. He was asked to help promote the event since most of the top WWE stars were overseas touring.

Company officials want to continue utilizing Michaels as they are hopeful he returns at the event to appear as a special guest referee for a match involving The Undertaker. Creative has a storyline in mind where Michaels would have the opportunity to gain revenge on The Deadman by ending his undefeated streak at WrestleMania. However, said plans are extremely tentative due to the SmackDown star recently undergoing shoulder surgery. It’s said to be touch-and-go on whether he’ll be healthy enough to compete in a singles match at the event.

Creative has a worst-case scenario in place which would involve him teaming with Kane in a multi-man tag team match against The Nexus where he could be protected.

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Former WWE Women’s Champion Michelle McCool has revealed that she tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.

In an Instagram post on Friday, McCool thanked everyone who has checked on her. McCool wrote that she has no clue how or where she caught COVID-19 but is blessed to only have mild symptoms. McCool noted that she’s the only one in their house who has COVID-19 and wrote that her husband Mark (WWE’s The Undertaker) is holding down the fort.

McCool wrote on Instagram:

Word round here seems to spread as quickly as this virus ….soooo, thank you to all who have checked on me!!! Not trying to hide it (just been too tired to post). What I thought were my allergies, turned out to be a + COVID test earlier this week! No clue how or where I caught it!

Blessed to have mild symptoms…super blessed I’m the only one in our home who has it…. & super, super blessed to have a daughter who made an 8’ long ‘COVID Communication telephone!’ I’d give anything to hug & love on her right now! Y’all stay safe & healthy! #daddyholdingdownthefort #blessed #praying #grateful

— Cody Rhodes revealed in an interview with WWE Magazine that the contents of his brother Goldust’s forthcoming book, Cross Rhodes, were surprising to him.

“I’ve heard my dad’s stories, I saw his DVD, and I’ve heard some of Goldust’s stories. But even as his brother, there was so much that I hadn’t heard,” Rhodes said. “He was very open in the writing of this book and talked very honestly about his career and his choices and how the things that have happened to him have affected it. I honestly think it’s going to shock readers.”

When asked to dish out some of the dirt in the book, Rhodes says Goldust openly discusses working and traveling with Marlena.

“Cross Rhodes is one of those ‘dirty secret’ books, and anyone who’s a Goldust fan is going to find something interesting,” he added.

— Jerry “The King” Lawler celebrates his birthday today as he turns 61 years old. “Mean” Gene Okerlund also turns 68 years old, while former WWE Champion John “Bradshaw” Layfield is 44.

— WWE Champion The Miz is taking part in a media blitz of the Philadelphia market today to promote tonight’s three hour episode of Raw.

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— All January, WWE Classics on Demand celebrate the most memorable “Fantastic Firsts” in sports-entertainment history.

— The 2010 Survivor Series DVD features footage of The Miz winning the WWE Championship from Randy Orton the day after the pay-per-view event. The Blu-ray version will also include the previous week’s “Old School” episode of Raw in its entirety.

— WWE Studios’ The Chaperone starring Triple H is slated for a brief theatrical release in February before its released on DVD and Blu-ray.

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— WWE returns to the Rapides Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana on Mar. 5, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

— Former TNA Knockout Jessie “ODB” Kresa will be a guest tonight live on Wrestling News Live (sundaynightshowdown.com) following Monday Night Raw. The former TNA Women’s Knockout Champion will be answering questions regarding her TNA Wrestling days, her release as well as addressing online rumors about retiring from wrestling.

— As reported earlier, some Smackdown performers have been called to appear at tonight’s Raw and vice versa for this week since the two shows will air on consecutive days on the USA Network. Expect more brand crossover in the months going forward as according to current creative plans, the separation of brands will be on the back burner through WrestleMania.

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Eve Torres spoke with the Miami Herald at this week’s WrestleMania XXVIII press conference and commented on being the WWE Divas Champion again. She feels her current reign will mean more than her first.

“It’s kind of like the first time you really don’t know how much it means to you, until you lose it,” Torres said.

“When it is the first time, you almost don’t know how to make the most out of it and to truly fight for it. I think any time you get the chance to represent the title and to earn the title, you learn how to represent it in the best way.

“You learn how to wear it with honor, fight for it with honor and really become the face of WWE for the divas. It’s an amazing opportunity. You have to be ready for those opportunities when they come. Otherwise what is the point of having those opportunities? I have mine and plan on making it last. I plan on getting the most out of it.”

Torres is grateful for the opportunity WWE has given her. She takes her position atop the women’s division very seriously.

“All of the divas are given opportunities,” Torres said. “It’s kind of the way you go after them and what you do with them. I feel like I was able to seize the opportunity I was given, and now I am divas champion.

“You are representing the entire company. I think it shows the company has faith in you, and we have faith in ourselves.”

Torres’ background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has helped her stand out among the organization’s other female talent. She trains on her time off.

“Jiu-jitsu is something I absolutely love,” Torres said. “I never planned on going into MMA or anything like that. I literally do it for fun and for my own self defense. I think it’s important for women to learn that. I think it’s very empowering and has helped with my confidence inside and outside the ring. I think that is why it’s so meaningful for me.”

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