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Sources say that the sudden return of Cryme Tyme was due to a directive telling WWE a few months ago they need more African-American wrestlers on there shows. On a side note Elijah

The Great Khali has been noted down to have made plans to open a wrestling school for children in India. This would explain why Khali was heading home to India for the first time in two years, he will be staying there for one month at the very least.

Some sad news for wrestling fans and RVD, his wife Sonya was diagnosed with Colon Cancer according to a post he made on his myspace. Sonya ad RVD have both tried to make it clear to people that anyone could get this, Sonya being a healthy 32 year old, lean and active the two found it a unexpected surprise. Sonya has surgery scheduled for this week to get it removed, I wish her all the best.

Indy wrestler Ken Theissen is in the lead to be Santino Marella’s new bodyguard, he has done work in the WWE so he is no stranger to this, Al Barone is the other possible option for Santino.  On a side note, Maria made the world’s 100 most sexiest women at number 84, Stacy Keibler also made the cut at an impressive 64.

The Great Khali has lately been facing knee problems, he may have to undergo knee surgery which will put him out for three months. Khali is however as I mentioned before going to India for a month so he may not have to go through the surgery.

Wrestlemania 24 (XXIV) DVD sales have come to 1.1million 700,000 have been from North America, this has put Wrestlemania 24 as the second most popular PPV in history. WWE is also now on the hunt for more African-American wrestlers, after losing Marcos Cor Von, Boogeyman, Booker T and Bobby Lashley WWE now needs to find more.

WWE Divas, Candice Michelle and Maria Kenellis spoke about there careers in WWE and there experience from Wrestlemania 24. When Candice was asked about her return she noted that she will be out for around 8 to 10 weeks. The first time she broke her clavicle, it was only in one place. This time round she shattered it in four different places, OUCH!

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WWE has lost been losing traffic in the last few months and it has continued to fall. After 15.5 million unique visitors in Febuary, it has dropped to 14.9 million in March. Apparently word is the Floyd Mayweather Vs Big Show match was intentionally booked as they are planning a rematch between the two.

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Eddy Guerrero is only the third person in history to be inducted into the AAA Hall Of Fame, Rey Mysterio and Antonio Pena were the first two. AAA Put together a quick little highlight reel for Eddy showing mostly WWE action.

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WWE has released that Batista will play Undertaker this week in a non-title match on Smackdown. Vicki Guerrero apparently wants to soften up Undertaker.

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Stephanie McMahon-Levesque has become less active in the creative part of WWE. They now rely on Brian Gewirtz and Michael Hayes more then they have in the past. Apparently she is getting more involved in other areas but also is looking after her daughter. The increased work load has gotten to people.

Lillian Garcia introduces RAW’s General Manager, William Regal to the ring. Regal then announces that JBL, John Bradshaw Layfield, will be Orton’s opponent for Backlash. JBL comes out and offers to shake Orton’s hand, of course Orton declines his offer. After a little while, Triple H comes out.

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Triple H yells at Regal trying to ask why the hell JBL, retired for 2 years and just come back is the new #1 contender. Triple H then says that Orton got lucky at Wrestlemania and got the win while he really didn’t beat anyone. Regal understands what he is on about and decides to announce a 2 on 1 handicap match for later tonight. Triple H Vs Randy Orton and JBL – If Triple H wins, it becomes a triple threat match at Backlash.

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Umaga defeated Val Venis

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Ashley and Mickie James defeated Jillian Hall and Melina

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Brian Kendrick and Paul London defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch

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Triple H defeated Randy Orton and JBL

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After the match, Cena comes out and announces a proposition. Backlash needs to be as big as possible, why not make it a fatal four way. In the end Regal agrees and announces for the Main Event it will be John Cena Vs Triple H and JBL – If John wins it will be a fatal four way match.

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Carlito and Santino Marella defeated Cody Rhodes and Harcore Holly

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Beth Phoenix defeated Maria

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John Cena defeated Triple H and JBL – It was then announced it would be a fatal four way for the WWE Championship Title match at Backlash.

Hey guys,

Well the new Maria Kanellis Playboy Pictures are up. Click here to check them out.

Maria Kanellis has been officially added to the April issue of Playboy. Maria would have to defeat Beth Phoenix to earn appear on Playboy. Candice Michelle made a shock entrance during the match and allowed Maria to pin Beth and get the Playboy deal.