2 Different WWE Title Belts Being Used?, Backstage WWE News

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter (F4WOnline.com)

? According to a report, there are now two different WWE Championship belts being used in WWE. The belt used for Smackdown and PPV events is brought to TV and kept in pristine condition in a locked case during the week. The belt that the champion takes on the road for house show events has the diamonds covered in plexiglass.

? DH Smith and TJ Wilson are apparently on the back burner again regarding a call-up to the main roster. Officials originally had plans to call them up to the SmackDown roster a few weeks ago to feud with WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito and Primo, but instead they went with The Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel Jackson for the spot. Now it's pretty much back to the drawing board for them. Also, this is a good example of Vince McMahon's tendency to suddenly get high on something (he went on a tirade several weeks ago about Smith not being on the main roster), and then quickly forgetting about it. The main problem with Smith and Wilson is that they're not really that good at talking. WWE has been grooming Natalya as their mouthpiece, and while she's good at ringside, she's not a good enough talker to get them the needed mic time on the show. In other news regarding Smith & Wilson, the trainers in Florida Championship Wrestling have been raving about them, feeling they are the most advanced wrestlers in the developmental league right now. Smith is also said to be quite the "shooter," not that it really matters today.

? WWE Divas Champion Maryse is expected to be healthy enough to return to the ring in a few weeks. Her dislocated kneecap injury and Divas title situation were not addressed at last week's double SmackDown taping, so they'll be staying on course with their plans for her.