Wrestling Commentary: On Steroid Allegations, RAW and More

Thanks to reader Adam B. for submitting the following column...

Steroid Allegations
Last week, we found out that 10 superstars would be departing for at least 30-60 days. Who are these superstars you might ask? Are they the main eventers or just dark match wrestlers? Rumors are flying, but we may have gotten some hints last week:

On RAW, Randy Orton brutalized John Cena's father: was that so he would get suspended for doing such a heinous act? Also, with Batista not facing the Great Khali at Unforgiven, was that a sign? There are so many questions that will be answered in the following weeks.

RAW Aftermath
Jeff Hardy returned to RAW last Monday, but it wasn't a welcome return. Hardy took on Mr. Kennedy and towards the end of the match, Umaga interrupted and gave Hardy a kick to the jaw and his trademark Samoan Spike. I can definitely see a Umaga/Hardy feud in the future.

With Triple H embarrassing Carlito and Mr. McMahon on Carlito's Cabana, Hunter could be in for a rude awakening this coming Monday night. Or maybe just a Triple H/Carlito singles match. Also, if Orton is not a part of the steroid issue, Cena will definitely be after him for what he did to his father. Lastly, Mr. McMahon's family will be on RAW, so expect some further news on the illegitimate child.

Smackdown Aftermath
Friday Night we saw the return of Rey Mysterio. Teddy Long opened up the show to announce that there would be a series of single matches that would decide who would be the #1 contender for the Great Khali at Unforgiven. The first match was Kane vs. Finlay.

After Kane dominaed most of the match, Finlay was able to nail him with over the head while the ref was distracted. The other semi final match was Rey/Batista. With Batista leading the match, Finlay dashed to the ring with a steel chair only to get thrown off the apron. However, with the ref taking away the chair, Batista in frustration threw the ref to the ground and he immideailty called for the bell, announcing Rey the winner.

In the finals Rey, found a way to win against Finlay and was looking death into the face as the Great Khali made his way down to the ring to intimidate the #1 contender! In other news that night, MVP and Matt Hardy became new tag team champs.

Here are other interesting notes:

• Samoa Joe on his latest blog on MyApace announced that if WWE were to give him a bigger contract then he would take that offer.

• Also, Batista's new book seems to be a must read.

• Finally, with Mark Henry having a tough time re-negotiating his WWE contract, dont be surprised if you see a buried alive match at Unforgiven. Thanks everyone for reading and have a great week.