WWE Announces a SD! Invasion of Raw Tonight
by Nick Paglino
Apr 19, 2010
Due to the flight restrictions barring the Raw crew from flying into the states for tonight's show, WWE.com has announced on its webpage that tonight, "Smackdown Invaded Raw!" Because Triple H was NOT booked to appear on the European tour due to nagging injuries, he will be the only Raw star present at the tapings tonight.
Report: Batista Furious Over Triple H Getting New Film Role
by Nick Paglino
Apr 19, 2010
We reported earlier that WWE issued a press release noting that Triple H will be starring in a new WWE Studios film titled "Killing Karma" which will begin shooting in the near future.
PWInsider.com is reporting that the lead role was initially supposed to go to Batista, however, WWE made the decision to replace him with Triple H. It's being said that when Batista learned that he was being replaced by HHH, he became furious over the news as acting is what he wants to focus his future on when he leaves wrestling.
"Batista wants to be a movie star," a source was noted as saying.
As we have reported in the past, Batista has been telling people that he does not intend to wrestle in WWE for too much longer, and that he might likely quit the business when his current deal expires. When this happens, he wants to focus mainly on acting.
Full List of Raw Stars Who Will Miss Tonight's Broadcast
by Nick Paglino
Apr 19, 2010
ProWrestling.net is reporting that the following Raw stars are still stuck in Belfast and will miss tonight's show: John Cena, Batista, Sheamus, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, The Miz, Big Show, Bret Hart, MVP, Mark Henry, Christian, Chavo Guerrero, Evan Bourne, Kofi Kingston, William Regal, Dos Caras Jr., Eve, Kelly Kelly and Maryse.