Planned Royal Rumble Surprise Nixed, Foley And HBK Appear On "The JBL & Cole Show", More

- WWE contacted Rikishi to participate in Sunday's 30-Man Royal Rumble Match but the veteran wrestler is unable to appear due to a prior commitment, Jerry "The King" Lawler revealed in an interview with New York Post promoting WrestleMania Axxess.

"I do know that they had contacted Rikishi, but he had a prior commitment that he could not get out of. My son Brian told me that it was just a commitment he literally could not get out of even though he really wanted to [be in the Rumble]," Lawler said.

Lawler also hinted that former stars could resurface as surprise entrants. To read the full interview, click here.

- Darren Young is featured in today's "Superstar Spotlight" on WWE.com.

- This week's edition of The JBL & Cole Show features appearances by Mick Foley and Shawn Michaels, who have some kind words for JBL. Plus, Hornswoggle faces off with Daniel Bryan and his "magician's assistant" in the "SUPERStar Search."

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