Exclusive: The Latest SummerSlam Plans; Will Orton Appear?, How Kevin Rudolf’s Performance Will Affect The Show

August 16, 2012

According to a source within WWE, while he will not be wrestling in a match at SummerSlam, Randy Orton is expected to appear in some live capacity at the PPV Sunday night.

At this point WWE has been discussing the idea of Orton possibly cutting a promo during the show, or delivering the RKO at some point. While the exact details of what Orton will be doing have yet to be decided on, WWE does want to feature him in some way on the PPV.

WZ has been told that the decision to keep Orton off SummerSlam in a wrestling capacity was made while Orton was suspended. A source noted to us the reason why was a combination of creative not having enough time to work him into the show, and further punishment for failing the Wellness Test.

In related news, WZ has been told that the addition of Kevin Rudolf's musical performance on the show will make it highly unlikely that both Damien Sandow vs Brodus Clay and Cody Rhodes vs Sin Cara will take place.

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Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.