WWE Star's Return, ECW Backstage Buzz, Name Change

Note: The last of the below tidbits features a minor, non-result spoiler for this week's WWE SmackDown!

– The recent match between ECW wrestlers Christian and Zack Ryder was a subject of backstage discussion in WWE. Ryder was criticized for gassing towards the end of the match, but some came to his defense, explaining that he had not worked a substantive match–on the road or on television–in a while. Christian, however, received unanimous praise for carrying Ryder to a strong match.

– WWE developmental talent El Sicodelico, Jr. is now known as Espiral in Florida Championship Wrestling.

– Matt Hardy, who worked as an enforcer in the taped SmackDown! match between Jeff Hardy and CM Punk, will be cleared to wrestle in a few weeks.

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter