-- WWE announced that Randy Orton will be returning at Survivor Series this weekend as part of Cody Rhodes' team. While some wondered why WWE didn't try to script a surprise return for Orton, and fightfulselect.com reports that Orton's return was announced ahead of time as not to fuel rumors that CM Punk would be the mystery fifth member of Cody's team.
-- Speaking of Punk, WWE's stance on Punk appearing at Survivor Series has not changed which would mean that they have no plans at having him show up in any capacity, let alone to wrestle. As reported before, WWE has reportedly decided internally that they will not be bringing in Punk.
-- Fightfulselect.com reports that talent backstage have not been informed as to who Shinsuke Nakamura is targeting with his public call-outs.
