According to those snoops at Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Our favorite Dead Man, The Undertaker, was seriously limping in the ring during parts of his matches on the overseas tour last week as one of his knees is bothering him. The Undertaker had arthroscopic surgery during his time off and his knee was in worse shape than first thought.

And if that’s not enough, he’s also reportedly in the beginning stages of arthritis. Following surgery, the expectation was that he’d be ready to return for good at his Hell in a Cell match with Edge at SummerSlam, but he took a few more weeks off from doing anything really physical. Despite the lingering injury, he’s still being booked on house shows in tag matches and his TV taping dark matches are usually kept short.

It’s been said that he’s often in tremendous pain backstage, but like a true WWE Superstar, The Undertaker never complains about it and usually tries not to show it in the ring.

Here’s hoping that The Undertaker gets a lot better, he’s still one of our favorite wrestlers.

WIth just quick little blurbs about 4 people of interest, we decided to bunch it all together into 1 post. And just because we really wanted to, a nice pic of Ashley Massaro is after the jump though.

The September 2008 issue of the WWE Magazine has just been sent out to its loyal subscription base. In this edition, the magazine cover features The Undertaker with a cover as the cover story featuring a look back at the shocking WWE TV returns that “blew our minds”. What makes Ashley Massaro a headline in this is because she is also featured in several columns throughout the magazine. We’re taking it to mean her release from contract was completely unexpected.

The other fun bit of news is reportedly former wrestler Bill Goldberg and former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard are to be the celebrity contestants for this Wednesday’s (July 30th) taping of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader!! This is the last taping of the season, and as always, any and all tickets for the show are free! The show tapes in Hollywood and the minimum age to attend is 12.

And as we promised above, for your eyes to feast on. A nice pic of the former WWE Wrestling Diva Ashley Massaro… Enjoy.

At this week’s ECW & SmackDown tapings in sunny Philadelphia, several huge matches were announced for this year’s WWE SummerSlam.

Here is the current CONFIRMED card for SUMMERSLAM! Now we’re going to say again, SPOILERS ahead. If you’re wanting to keep this a surprise for some reason, then move on to the next story, but if you’re like us, hit the jump!

WWE Championship Match
Triple H vs. The Great Khali

ECW Championship Match
Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy

Hell In A Cell Match
The Undertaker vs. Edge

That’s Right! Hell in A Cell Match with The Undertaker! At this week’s WWE SmackDown tapings, Vickie Guererro announced the Undertaker has been reinstated and that he will face the man that speared her at the Great American Bash, EDGE.

This will be the Dead Man’s official return from hiatus.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, We know when to expect the return of The Undertaker!

As we thought, The Undertaker did take some time off to heal some old injuries, but there was also a feeling that his program with Edge needed to be put on the shelf, at least for a little while. They do want to continue it, but it was going to run out of steam without a new angle.

As it turns out the creative team at the WWE wasn’t told about Undertaker’s leave of absence until just a week ahead of time.

Ok, and for the news you’re all waiting for, The Undertaker is slated to return in late July. The storyline will lead to a SummerSlam showdown with Edge.

As we all know, The other night on WWE One Night Stand, The Undertaker lost his TLC match to WWE Superstar The Edge and, as a result, is forced to “leave WWE”.

Immediately following his loss, WWE.com actually removed The Undertaker’s profile from their SmackDown! superstars section. Well, this afternoon, The Undertaker’s profile was added back to the WWE.com under the Albumni section, next to WWE legends The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Well after speaking with several reliable sources, The Undertaker will actually be gone from WWE’s television series for several months. Its anyone’s guess when he’ll return, but its speculation we can see him return at SummerSlam in August, however the dead man could be gone until Survivor Series.

Taking time off is nothing new for the Undertaker. For over a decade, Taker has been known to take off several months at a time.

But we know for sure that The Undertaker is NOT retiring or leaving the WWE, nor has he violated the Wellness Policy. The answer being used by multiple sources is that The Undertaker is merely taking time off to let nagging injuries heal.

“He’s making huge money,” said one source who stressed that Taker isn’t going anywhere. “He has a long-term deal.”

So, it came and went, and all we could to do bear witness to the awesomeness that was WWE WRESTLEMANIA XXIV
In the Sunny state of Florida, at the famous Citrus Bowl in Orlando, we saw a Record Breaking Citrus Bowl attendance with 74, 635 fans from all across the world.

BUT, if you recorded Wrestlemania or have a chance to see it later, don’t read any further! Otherwise, to see how the night progressed, read on!

Before the start of WrestleMania, Kane won the 24-Man Battle Royal. So he has won the chance at the ECW Championship later tonight against Chavo Guerrero.

Belfast Brawl
JBL defeated Finlay in a Belfast Brawl. In the final moments, Finlay landed a flip senton bomb on JBL followed by sending JBL through the table in the corner of the ring. Finlay goes for the cover, but JBL kicks out. JBL with a kendo stick shot to the knee followed by a Clothesline from Hell. With Finlay down, JBL goes for the cover and gets the pinfall!

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
CM Punk wins the “Money in the Bank” Ladder Match. Towards the end, Jericho is throwing everyone off the ladder. Carlito manages to get up and pulls Jericho off with a Back Cracker! MVP starts smiling as he sees he is the only one left. MVP goes up, starts reaching, but out of nowhere Matt Hardy jumps into the ring and hits MVP with a Twist of Fate! Now the two ladders are stuck together. Morrison starts climbing up one side, but gets thrown off and crotched. Jericho then starts seting up one of the ladders directly under the briefcase. Now Carlito has the briefcase, but Kennedy throws him off. but then Kennedy gets knocked off by Punk! Jericho connects with a Code Breaker on Punk using the ladder! Jericho gets back up. Punk is now the one making his way up. Jericho hits Punk in the face with the briefcase but then he gets tied up in the ladder, falling backwards onto the ring. Giving Punk the chance to gets the briefcase!

Snoop Dogg comes on and says he has a lot in common with one of the wrestlers – Festus!

Raw vs Smackdown
Batista (Smackdown) defeated Umaga (Raw). Near the closing of the match, Umaga continues to go to work on Batista’s neck. But Batista gets back to his feet and fights off the big Umaga. However Umaga comes right back with an enormous spinebuster on Batista! Then, Umaga goes for the Samoan Spike, but Batista blocks it but Umaga does manage to lay down a headbutt. Batista manages to come back with a spinebuster on Umaga. Then Batista stands Umaga up and connects with a Batista Bomb! Boom! Batista pins Umaga and gets the win.

ECW Championship Match
Kane destroys Chavo Guerrero to become the NEW ECW Champion. This match only lasted about 6 seconds with Kane grabbing Chavo and landing a Chokeslam to get the win to become the new ECW Champion. Everyone started wondering if this was a WrestleMania record.

Career Threatening Match
Shawn Michaels defeated Ric Flair in the Career Threatening Match. As the match continued on HBK picks Flair up from the mat while Flair low blows him while the referee was distracted! HBK goes for his Figure Four on Flair. Flair reached the ropes and gets pulls off the turnbuckle. Flair again goes for the low blow with a thumb to the eye. While writhing in pain, Flair cover’s HBK and gets a close two count. More chops. Another Sweet Chin Music on Flair! HBK gets back on his feet and goes to the corner. Flair manages to get to his feet. HBK mouths “I’m sorry” and “I love you.” HBK hits Flair again with a Sweet Chin Music and covers for the pinfall. Both men begin crying. Wow, what a moment.

After the match, Ric Flair turns to the audience. crying. Regardless of Flair losing, the entire crowd is cheering and clapping for him. Flair takes 1 final last bow while on the stage. Flair walks off the mat, kisses his children at ringside, and slowly walks up the ramp one last time, thanking the fans. Flair continues to walk up the ramp saluting the fans and thanking them. He takes one last look at the fans and then heads behind the mat.

Snoop Dogg is introduced as the Master of Ceremonies for the upcoming BunnyMania match. He rides down the ramp in what J.R. calls the Snoop Mobile. Snoop introduces both teams – Maria & Ashley Massaro and WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix & Melina.

WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix & Melina defeated Maria & Ashley Massaro. The match starts with Ashley and Beth. Beth overpowers Ashley until Maria gets the tag. The two double-team Beth with a quick takedown. Melina gets the tag and Maria hits her with a big knee. Melina gets thrown out and the lady lumberjacks get in a few shots. Melina with a charge in the corner on Melina. Maria with a Bronco Buster on Melina. Maria pulls Melina from the corner and slams her down hard. Ashley with a big tilt-a-whirl takedown on Melina. Ashley with a facebuster on Melina. Melina throws out Ashley and the “heel” divas get in some shot. Melina catapults Ashley into Beth who applies a bear hug. Cool double-team move saw Melina get launched off Beth’s shoulder into a moonsault on Ashley. Ashley trips up Melina and Beth gets the tag. The lights go out above the ring for some reason. They put spotlights on the ring to light it back up as Maria hits a cross-body on Beth. Maria hits a big bulldog counter on Beth. Melina gets launched off the ring apron by Ashley. Ashley jumps off and takes them out as well. Maria hits a bulldog on Beth, but Santino pulls her off. Jerry Lawler leaves his post and knocks out Santino that gets a big reaction! In the ring, Beth hits Maria with a big fisherman’s suplex and gets the pinfall.

After the match, Snoop Dogg gets into the ring and knocks out Santino. Snoop then gives Maria a kiss to end the segment.

WWE Triple Threat Championship Match
Randy Orton defeats John Cena & Triple H to retain the WWE Championship in a Triple Threat Match. As the match progresses, Cena lands a STFU on Orton. Orton gets to the ropes with Triple H’s help to keep the match going. Triple H throws Cena into the steel steps and goes back to destroy Orton’s knee, but Cena breaks it up. Cena hit them so hard, Triple H is thrown into the corner and falls outside. Cena gets the STFU back on Orton, but Triple H breaks that up. Triple H then applies the Crossface on Cena. Cena gets to the ropes. Cena counters with a side slam and a five knuckle shuffle combo on Triple H. Triple H hits back with an FU attempt, but Cena stops that and lands a Pedigree attempt off that. Triple H gets a spinebuster on Cena. Orton is up on the ring apron but Triple H chop blocks him. Triple H lands a Pedigree on Cena. Triple H then covers Cena…1…2… No Good! Orton stops Triple H by kicking him in the face and then covers Cena. Orton gets the pinfall and has retained the WWE Title!

No Holds Barred Match
Floyd Mayweather knocks out The Big Show. The fight is an interesting one, the epic Speed versus power struggle. As the match goes on, Big Show even is able to take out Mayweather’s crew one by one until they’re all gone, finally getting back to Mayweather. Big Show lands his huge forearm over the back of Mayweather and then starts dragging him back to the ring. Once back in the ring, The Big Show lifts mayweather up for a chokeslam, but one of Mayweather’s posse hits Big Show over his back with a steel chair. Big Show responds by chokeslaming that crew member. However Mayweather has had time enough to grab the chair and land it in The Big Show’s gut, back, then goes for the head, but Big Show stops him. Mayweather gets in a low blow kick and shot to the head. Then Mayweather gets two more shots to the head with the steel chair on Big Show. Mayweather now takes out some brass knucks, puts them on and connects with a huge right hand on Big Show! Big Show goes down and is unable to get up before the 10 count. Floyd Money Mayweather is your winner.

Next the WWE announces next year’s WrestleMania will take place in Houston, Texas.

World Heavyweight title match
The Undertaker buries Edge. In the final moments of the match, as both wrestlers tire, Edge blocks a tombstone attempt. So the Undertaker goes on the top rope, but as Edge gets up, he bumps the Referee and Edge lands a low blow to The Undertaker when the referee was down. Edge goes outside the ring and gets a TV camera, and smashes it over the Undertaker. Next comes a Tombstone piledriver by The Undertaker. But out of nowhere, Charles Robinson runs down to the ring, a long enough distraction to allow Edge to kick out. The Undertaker gets in a chokeslam of one into the other. Then a spear by Edge, allowing him a cover, but The Undertaker kicks out. Another spear, but this time it was no good. The Undertaker gets Edge into his submission manuever. Edge taps out at 23:51. That means The Undertaker wins via submission and captures the World Heavyweight title. 16-0!

The Undertaker neals down in the ring with the gold belt, as pyro goes off and ends the biggest Wrestlemania Ever.