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  Jack Swagger's arrest for DUI/possession of marijuana/speeding happened AFTER this show was taped. It's unlikely that there will be any sign or indication in today's show of how WWE is dealing with the Swagger situation. We're not likely to see any indication until Raw this coming Monday. How will Del Rio respond to Swagger and Colter’s incendiary verbal assault? After Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter’s controversial “State of the Union” address on Monday’s Raw, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio Touted that he will have a rebuttal to his No. 1 contender’s strong words tonight. (WATCH) What might “The Essence of Excellence” have to say in response to the “Real American” he will face at WrestleMania 29? The proud Mexican champion — who is in the midst of an incredibly successful title reign after toppling Big Show at Elimination Chamber — could have more planned than simply exercising his First Amendment right to free speech against the vision of “Jack Swagger’s America.” But no matter what Del Rio has in store for Swagger, the rivalry between the two Superstars is sure to grow more intense on The Road to WrestleMania. Who will thunder back into the spotlight after losing at Elimination Chamber? With several of SmackDown’s biggest Superstars — including Randy Orton, Mark Henry, Big Show and Sheamus — coming up short in their respective matches at Sunday’s Elimination Chamber, will the blue brand feel aftershocks from WWE’s final pay-per-view before WrestleMania 29? The World’s Strongest Man, The Celtic Warrior and The World’s Largest Athlete all picked up much-needed wins on Monday’s Raw — with the giant doing much more on WWE Main Event Wednesday. But losing a priceless title match or a golden opportunity to main event WrestleMania is not only an extremely difficult disappointment but it also puts a competitor’s back against the wall. So tonight, it is very possible that the WWE Universe will witness several major Superstar offensives, as WrestleMania hopefuls clamor for the spotlight just six weeks before The Showcase of the Immortals. Who will emerge as Diva Champion Kaitlyn’s top challenger? Speaking of Superstars smarting from the Elimination Chamber, Tamina Snuka felt the full strength of Divas Champion Kaitlyn, who vanquished her leonine challenger with a rib-rattling spear at Sunday’s pay-per-view. With her first successful title defense under her belt, where might The Hybrid Diva find her next fight? Why should the locker room fear Rhodes and Sandow? The “much-anticipated” reunion of Team Rhodes Scholars that “WWE fans were clamoring for,” according to the duo, didn’t work out exactly as Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes had planned. Falling to the fresh and funky tag team of Brodus Clay & Tensai during Sunday’s Elimination Chamber Pre-Show, the intellectually inclined best of friends reinforced the notion that they belong in singles competition. But that may not be good news for the opposition. Sandow definitely put the locker room on notice, coming out aggressive on Monday’s Raw and attacking Kofi Kingston before their match — nearly injuring him before R-Truth emerged to save the highflier. It will be interesting to see whether he will be able to capitalize on this aggression when he takes on Sheamus tonight? Likewise, Rhodes also has plenty to prove and will certainly be looking to be equally vicious against The Miz? Will Miz’s Figure-Four prove to be the most effective submission on SmackDown?  Speaking of The Miz, The Awesome One redeemed his controversial loss by disqualification to United States Champion Antonio Cesaro at the Elimination Chamber on Sunday, making The Swiss Superman tap out in a non-title Raw rematch. The maneuver Miz used to get the job done? The venerable Figure-Four Leglock. Having beaten numerous Superstars with the potent submission, the question emerges: Could The Miz currently have WWE’s best submission? Despite The Awesome One’s grappling success with the move, other Superstars on the blue brand might think otherwise, possessing submission greatness in their own respective arsenals. Alberto Del Rio’s Cross Armbreaker and Jack Swagger’s Patriot Lock have long been known as brutal and potentially career-ending finishers. Other Superstars who also journey to SmackDown — such as Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan and CM Punk have rightful claims to WWE’s best submission. So as The Road to WrestleMania heats up, will the signature maneuver of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair surpass them all at the hands of The Miz?
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I know the OP has a section specifically mentioning the answer to this question in bold and surrounded by sirens, but do you think Swagger's arrest will be mentioned?!
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Atticus Finch posted:I know the OP has a section specifically mentioning the answer to this question in bold and surrounded by sirens, but do you think Swagger's arrest will be mentioned?! no.
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Jerusalem posted:So as The Road to WrestleMania heats up, will the signature maneuver of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair surpass them all at the hands of The Miz? This is good advice, maybe Miz would have a better figure four if he did it with his hands.
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Atticus Finch posted:I know the OP has a section specifically mentioning the answer to this question in bold and surrounded by sirens, but do you think Swagger's arrest will be mentioned?! Well, when you put it that way, suddenly I'm not sure!
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Cheer up Swagger 
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Can you believe Ash beat Guile?
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The next few weeks are going to be interesting. I predict they keep Swagger story the same, but he loses at Mania. They don't have time to suspend him.
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It's too many weeks till Wrestlemania 
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that was a really cool video package to open Smackdown with
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Liar Lyre posted:The next few weeks are going to be interesting. I predict they keep Swagger story the same, but he loses at Mania. They don't have time to suspend him. I always figured he was going to lose at Mania anyway, hearing that they apparently fully intended him to WIN the belt just boggles my mind.
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Jerusalem posted:I always figured he was going to lose at Mania anyway, hearing that they apparently fully intended him to WIN the belt just boggles my mind. where was it said that he was going to win?
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Cardboard Box posted:where was it said that he was going to win? Posted in the Swagger thread: Sweeney Tom posted:According to Meltzer, WWE sources noted to him and the Observer that Swagger was scheduled to win the belt at Mania. Until this happened. Edit: Of course this could be one of those "according to Meltzer" things where somebody just attached Meltzer's name to a rumor.
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I never expected Swagger to win at Wrestlemania anyway.
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Oh those piped-in cheers
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Is it just me or does Del Rio sound strange tonight?
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"This isn't Jack Swagger." Well great now I'm confused!!!
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Well apart from anything else, I'm happy to see the face champ giving a pro-immigration speech 
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It would be hilarious to see Swagger vs. Del Rio and have the crowd chant USA for Del Rio.
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Man, Swagger's high on everyone's list tonight. (durr hurr)
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So Randy's going to beat Swagger for his Wrestlemania spot?
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Jerusalem posted:Posted in the Swagger thread: It was mentioned on the Observer and the newsletter.
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"that's not the way I see it going down, but that's exactly how it's going down" is basically what just happened. thanks booker.
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Del Rio vs Barrett! It can be Wade's new special moment!
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So is Booker T the MCs who doesn't knows hows to pluralizes word?
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TEGGS posted:So Randy's going to beat Swagger for his Wrestlemania spot? Check the OP - nobody knows how WWE is dealing with Swagger yet, this show was taped before the DUI stuff happened
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Sweeney Tom posted:It was mentioned on the Observer and the newsletter. Thanks for the confirmation! I'm still shocked that this was their endgame (Wrestlemania being a good "end" point or "new beginning" point for WWE), to have Swagger beat Del Rio for the title.
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Sandow/Sheamus again?
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The Geico pig was pulled over for speeding, they found weed in the car. The Gecko will be taking his place in all future ads.
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What does "Hybrid Diva" even mean?
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bartok posted:Sandow/Sheamus again? Who wants to bet it ends the same way it has every other time?
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SOCIAL MEDIA SMACKDOWN
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THE GAYEST POSTER posted:SOCIAL  Nooooo
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social media smackdown. wow, that's awful.
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Endless Mike posted:What does "Hybrid Diva" even mean? She can go even longer before she gets gassed.
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Jerusalem posted:The Geico pig was pulled over for speeding, they found weed in the car. The Gecko will be taking his place in all future ads. Heh, "smoked pork"
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TotalHell posted:Who wants to bet it ends the same way it has every other time? Sandow is the new Del Rio
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It's the Shield's fault Swagger got arrested! Even Sheamus got "blitzed" by the Shield on Sunday!
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Endless Mike posted:What does "Hybrid Diva" even mean? Vinces term for interracial
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Endless Mike posted:What does "Hybrid Diva" even mean? She runs on gas and electric. I think it's supposed to mean she is both beautiful and a real brawler
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