Top WWE Star Taking Time Off, Mysterio Update, HBK On RAW?

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

? To follow up on reports following WWE's Night of Champions PPV where it was originally planned and later changed that Dolph Ziggler was scheduled to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Rey Mysterio. According to sources, when Mysterio was unhappy several weeks ago he was promised a real championship reign and not a "quickie" reign where he loses it right back. He reportedly didn't like the way he was booked before during his reign as World Champion where he would lose quite frequently and never get the wins back. Vince McMahon overruled the decision to put the IC title on Ziggler at Night of Champions as he promised Mysterio a decent run with the title. Mysterio is booked to defend the title once again against Ziggler at SummerSlam in two weeks.

? WWE Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio was not at WWE house show events or TV tapings this week. Mysterio won't be back until he begins promotion for SummerSlam as he was given time off to take his family on vacation to Hawaii. This one of the concessions that was made to keep him from leaving WWE so gets breaks from the road. Mysterio will defend the WWE Intercontinental Title against Dolph Ziggler at SummerSlam on Sunday, August 23.

? Although plans can always change, Shawn Michaels is scheduled to be at the Raw taping this Monday (August 17) in St. Louis, MO for a live DX reunion. Freddie Prinze Jr., a former WWE creative team member, will be the special guest host. Already announced is WWE Champion Randy Orton & John Cena teaming up to face WWE Unified Tag Team Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show.