What happened after Raw, Punk rumor debunked, Roman hurt, WWE press, WWE return, KENTA update, WCW vs. Marvel, more Punk fallout, Smackdown main event, WWE roster upset, Wolves/TNA update, Naomi injured, Interview with Watts, Raw audience, update on Owen's death on the WWE Network, Angle disputes injury, Network testing, Cena update and Questions on commentary, working "smarks", WWE's sets, Punk going to TNA and who to push

After Raw, Kane and Randy Orton continued to beat on Daniel Bryan until John Cena made the save. No dark match, though, due to Cena's injury. I was more than happy to get a break from Cena on Monday.

There's no truth to the rumors of fans being ejected from Raw for chanting for C.M. Punk. I think that would have only encouraged those discontent with WWE's current direction.

Roman Reigns got six stitches after Raw. He will likely be tested for a concussion. I hope he's able to go at Elimination Chamber.

Here's a piece on Betty White being part of Raw. I hope she gets WWE the buzz and eyeballs they want.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Jarrett posts teaser, Cena update, Titus heel turn update, even more Punk fallout, Angle hits his breaking point with TNA Creative, live event note, more WWE swag, Interview with Sandow/ex-Creative member, Smackdown audience, Questions on Sting going back to the future, a wrestling encyclopedia, how to end Mania, why WWE keeps Punk and bringing back HBK

Jeff Jarrett posted the world's vaguest promo, speculated to be about his upcoming wrestling promotion. Or maybe it's about Taco Tuesday. Who knows, since it doesn't give any indication of being about wrestling (or anything for that matter).

John Cena was willing to work despite his eye injury, but WWE pulled him. WWE's in a scary situation with a lack of young, full-time guys considered top stars. It's time to readdress the strategy of part-timers and older names being the centerpieces of the product. I hope WWE's making a lot of money from performers like HHH, Taker, Brock, Batista, Kane, Rey and Big Show because a lot of people are ready for some new names thrown into the mix. With all due respect to those names, it's time for a new era. If TNA can move on from Sting and Hogan, I think WWE can weigh the pros and cons of keeping the same names in the top spots so much.

WWE has apparently been planning the Titus O'Neil heel turn for some time. Hopefully that means they know what they're doing from here on out with him and Darren.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Raw Reax - 2/3/14

Read on for my thoughts on last night's Raw.

Punk's replacement, live event notes, Lesnar rumorkiller, Roberts sends a message, Cena hurt, WWE meets the Super Bowl and Questions on unifying the titles too soon, Batista's Mania opponent, not pushing HHH and the Punk situation

Sheamus replaced C.M. Punk on live events. While that likely appealed to casuals, the die-hard Punk fans generally aren't fans of Sheamus. That said, that was probably their best option outside of a Y2J or RVD.

Alexander Rusev beat Zack Ryder on a recent live event. I can see Rusev wrecking some fools once he makes his non-Rumble debut.

Brock Lesnar is not set to return to UFC anytime in the near future. Maybe one day, but he's set with WWE for the time being.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Lockdown poster, MVP note, more NXT guest notes, Ziggler promo makes waves, Interviews with Ambrose/Bryan, Questions on Punk as a part-timer, Bryan's booking, Young coming out, old stars returning and restricting performers

Here's the poster for TNA Lockdown:

Umm, isn't the whole point that he's locked inside the cage, unable to break out? Either way, I look forward to the show. It's nice to see it won't be headlined by Sting, Bully Ray, Jeff Hardy or Kurt Angle. I've had my fill of those guys in the main event for the time being.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Smackdown dark match, even more Punk and Bryan fallout, state of TNA, set for next week's Impact, more on NXT special, Interview with Davey Richards, TNA title defenses in Wrestle-1, update on KENTA, more WWEPC buzz, WWE stars up for Cartoon Network award, Orton pose inspires comic, Impact audience, new international office for WWE, DDP seeking capital, WWE live event notes and Questions on the Mania lineup, Angle in the TNA Hall, PPV entrances and the Rumble

Alexander Rusev defeated Tyson Kidd ahead of Smackdown. No word on when he'll make his second main roster appearance. I'm fine with them building him up more before he steps in the ring.

Stone Cold Steve Austin talked about C.M. Punk's walkout and more. Punk beats to the tune of his own drum for sure. His individuality and determination are some of his strongest qualities, but they can also play against him. I can't say I blame Punk in the least for leaving. He did sign a contract to work through July, though, and that's a professional commitment.

Road Dogg put out two tweets on the Punk situation as well. If WWE wants Punk back, Vince's ass better CALL SOMEBODY.

TNA morale is up following the large, responsive crowd in Scotland. Hopefully that continues when they come back to the States.

Everything else from yesterday is after the break.

Smackdown Reax - 1/31/14

Read on for my take on last night's Smackdown.