— During a SportsCenter broadcast on ESPN Thursday, anchor and wrestling enthusiast Robert Flores referenced WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik. While discussing ESPN’s “Greatest Athlete Of All Time” tournament, Robert Flores said if the legendary wrestler doesn’t make the final eight, he’s “gonna hit somebody.”
— Former WWE Superstar Tatanka has been announced to appear at the Boston Super Megafest taking place Nov. 17 and 18 at Sheraton Framingham Hotel 1657 Worcester Rd. Framingham, Massachusetts.
— WWE Champion CM Punk celebrates his birthday Friday as he turns 34-years-old. He was born Phillip Jack Brooks on October 26, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois.
Also celebrating birthdays Friday are Kevin Sullivan (63), Austin Idol (63), Kurrgan (43), TAKA Michinoku (39) and Rochelle Loewen (33).
— Here are t0onight’s confirmed WWE SmackDown matches:
* Kane vs. Cody Rhodes
* The Miz vs. Yoshi Tatsu
* Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett
* Daniel Bryan vs. Damien Sandow