[SD] Update on Randy Orton Suspension, Backlash Main Event & More

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– According to WrestlingObserver.com, Dave Meltzer’s WWE sources tell him that Randy Orton’s 60-day suspension starts on April 12, the day after next week’s Smackdown tapings which will feature a match announced last night at this week’s tapings. (Highlight the below text for spoilers.)

Randy Orton will face Kurt Angle in the first round of the reinstated King of the Ring tournament next Tuesday, to air Friday April 14.

– In other news, Val Venis will be out 8-10 weeks after undergoing shoulder surgery, according to an interview with the former IC Champ on WWE.com.

– WWE.com also has a great interview with Joey Styles on “losing his Wrestlemania virginity,” the upcoming ECW PPV, Rob Van Dam and more.

– The latest Foley Is Blog can be found here where he talks about Wrestlemania weekend.

– The main event of RAW’s next PPV, Backlash, has been announced here.

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.