CM Punk, R-Truth injured, Austin & more

CM Punk

Punk confirmed for Live Events: WWE Champion CM Punk confirmed reports that he will be replacing Randy Orton on SmackDown tours during Orton’s suspension. He replied to a fan on Twitter:

“Looks that way, yes. #pickinguptheslack”.- Christian at TNA Slammiversary: As noted before, WWE has pulled Intercontinental Champion Christian from this weekend’s live events as he is appearing at TNA’s Slammiversary pay-per-view. Christian is currently not advertised for any WWE tapings until the July 23rd 1000th RAW but is still advertised for live events.

- Austin’s Rendeck Island Premiere: WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin’s new reality show Redneck Island premieres tonight on CMT at 10pm EST. The premiere episode will be two hours long.

- R-Truth Injured? : R-Truth was absent from the RAW live event in Spain and Zack Ryder had to team with Kofi Kingston. At last night’s live event in Valencia, Spain, it was Brodus Clay who teamed with Kingston to defend the WWE Tag Team Titles.

This is not confirmed yet, but reports going around are that R-Truth is suffering from a broken foot.