– 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.

– 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.