Sheamus/WWE Update, The Miz Speaks Out, SD! Matches For Tonight
– WWE RAW superstar The Miz spoke was interviewed by Phil Strum of the PojoSlam blog this week and spoke about a number of topics including working with the various Raw celebrity guest hosts, wanting to feud with former partner John Morrison and more. Here's what the Miz said about:
Working With Mary Jannetty: "You have no idea how excited I was," Miz said. "I wanted to prove I wasn't the Marty Jannetty of the team. I almost felt bad because I was ripping on him right in front of his face. It's terrible, but it was something I can do because I'm the Miz and that's what I'd do."rs."
His Tribute to the Troops Experience: "It brought me a whole new respect for our armed forces," Miz said. "It was incredible seeing them and seeing the smiles on their faces. They don't get to see their families during Christmas and birthdays. It was incredible to meet these people and bring smiles to their faces."
Bret Hart Returning To WWE: "I'm really curious on the whole situation," he said. "Will Bret be a little bitter? Will Vince (McMahon) be bitter? It's one of those things: This will be very entertaining and definitely shocking. That would be fantastic if he came in. He hasn't been with us since he was inducted into the Hall of Fame and hasn't been in a WWE ring in over 12 years."
– WWE Champion Sheamus was interviewed in-character this week by IrishCentral.com and spoke in-depth about his big win last weekend at WWE's TLC PPV, Saturday's Tribute to the Troops special and more. Here are some highlights of what Sheamus said about:
His WWE Title win: "I came here to make a statement, to be the top wrestler in the world. That was the goal, and the goal has been achieved."
The Response from His WWE Title Win: "My family stayed up until 3 a.m. watching the show. They are in their element. I'm getting response from people I haven't heard from in years."
His Tables Match With John Cena: "I'm pretty beaten up. it was pretty crazy. There were a lot of tables used, rafters used. I'm a bit battered but it doesn't really matter. The fact that I'm the first Irish WWE champion ? that overwhelms everything."
Saturday's Tribute To The Troops show: "It's a big show on NBC. I have a lot of respect for the troops. I know there are a lot of Irish Americans who go to war and I've met a lot of them. To put your life on hold to go and serve your country, well, no matter what, you've got to have a lot of respect for that."
– Here are tonight's confirmed WWE SmackDown! matches:
* Drew McIntyre, C.M. Punk and Luke Gallows vs. John Morrison, Matt Hardy and R-Truth
* Kane vs. Eric Escobar
* Great Khali vs. Chris Jericho
* The Hart Dynasty vs. Jimmy Wang Yang and Slam Master J
* Beth Phoenix vs. Maria
* #1 Contenders Match: Rey Mysterio vs. Batista