Match Announced For Friday's SmackDown, Sheamus Against Bullying, CM Punk

Posted by Daniel Pena on 01/26/2012

-- On behalf of 'be a STAR,' the anti-bullying alliance co-founded by WWE and The Creative Coalition, Sheamus paid a visit to ACES Mill Road School in North Haven, Connecticut Thursday to speak with students about the dangers of bullying.

A photo of The Celtic Warrior's appearance is available here.

-- CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Power Slam.

-- Former WCW star The Maestro turns 38 years old Thursday. He continues to compete on the independent wrestling circuit as The Stro.

-- WWE.com announced Thursday that SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long has granted Justin Gabriel a non-title rematch against Cody Rhodes on this week's SmackDown after being impressed by the South African's good showing against the Intercontinental Champion on last week's show.

Photos of Cody Rhodes with Beth Phoenix