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From the dirtsheets:

WWE is planning on turning Batista heel some time after WrestleMania XXX.

Originally Posted by PWInsider WWE is taking steps against outside groups running Wrestlemania 31 weekend in Santa Clara, CA. As part of their deal running the market, WWE has locked in a no-compete with all city owned facilities in the market as well as several larger hotel chains. Promoters who usually run conventions and wrestling shows over Mania week have been told that non-competes won't allow any wrestling events to be held in those venues. Very smart move by WWE as with very few choices in terms of venues in that market that are close to WWE's events, it makes running the weekend not as financially feasible.

WWE officials have reportedly “given up” on Sin Cara with Hunico under the mask already. They’re likely keeping the character around for merchandise sales and because he’s in the upcoming Scooby Doo WrestleMania movie.

Originally Posted by PWInsider The original plan for last night's RAW was to feature a number of qualifying matches for the Elimination Chamber match. When Vince McMahon decided the show needed to be re-written late in the afternoon, the qualifiers were dropped in favor of the six-man match. CM Punk was originally scheduled to wrestle in one of the qualifying matches but the decision was made to focus on his storyline with Kane next week.

Originally Posted by PWInsider Vince McMahon, Triple H and other WWE officials most certainly reacted to the negative crowd reaction at the Royal Rumble on Sunday but the impression was given that this will not change their WrestleMania XXX plans and Batista vs. Randy Orton will still take place. Early word also is that the reaction won't change plans for Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus at WrestleMania.

Originally Posted by PWInsider The feeling within WWE was that this year's 30-man Rumble match was a good one but there were no real highlights besides the Kofi Kingston spot. One reason for this is officials didn't start laying out the match with the wrestlers in the arena until 6pm in the evening. Jamie Noble was the head agent for the match so everything falls on him.