Assassin was said to be displeased that WWE used Ted Dibiase and Ryan Simmons old Priceless Theme for him this past week on Raw, expect this to change for No Way Out. WWE are also keeping the third member of Legacy close to their chests and it's believed only Vince McMahon at this stage knows for sure who'll be getting the spot. Expect discussions to be held this weekend however. (Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Chavo Guerrero and Rey Mysterio are expected to form a tag team in the coming weeks and get a strong push, Vince McMahon being high on forming another Mexican tag team to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Los Conquistadors. (Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

An angles will be made of Jim Rosses threat to walk out on WWE at the end of Raw last week, Bischoff could become involved but don't expect Ross to be replaced again as Vince is said to be furious still with Michael Cole following his performances earlier this year on play-by-play. (PWTorch)

MNM and Joey Nebraska in particular have come in for some criticism from Paul Heyman over a proposed segment for ECW on Sci-Fi this coming week. As sources understand it the segment, proposed to feature another retired star, would contain several controversial lines. (PWTorch)

On the subject of controversial lines, some backstage were said to be uncomfortable with the explicit drugs references made by Jeff Hardy and Ric Flair, Suffering said to have been vocal backstage on the matter. Many see this past weeks Raw and it's "shoot realism" with Hardy, Flair, Michael Shane, John Cena etc as being signs that the new backstage kliqs influence is beginning to show on screen. Several members of that group are proponents of WWE adopting a realistic and adult attitude. Shane McMahon however has expressed alarm at the level of violence seen in the Michael Shane/Suffering/Ashley feud. (PWInsider)

Expect Kane to begin a new program at No Way Out. Following the release of Forxx the Big Red Machine has been without a feud. There has been some talk of adding Kane to the Money in the Bank match but that appears to now be off the table. (1Wrestling)

In a move that could be considered surprising, it appears WWE maybe planning either a reformation of the last incarnation of the Four Horsemen with Ric Flair and Michael Shane as the two main members or, maybe more likely, a new version of Evolution. WWE are said to be high on feuding Evolution with Legacy. These are said to be only rumors at this point. (Wrestling Observer Radio)

Many backstage were said to be impressed with Nightmares promo on Raw, seeing as a fresh new direction for the character, picking out a very real issue and matter of debate within the business. Nightmare, who seems to be a heel leaning tweener, will be involved with Mickey Rourke up till WrestleMania but at this point it's not expected Nightmare will actually fight Rourke at the event. (WrestleZone)

The Undertaker has once again been talking about retirement following WrestleMania 25. The Deadman brought the subject up publicly just prior to Raw causing what was said to be a mini-bust up with Vince McMahon who witnessed claimed was stressed already with the show. Things are said to have calmed down pretty quickly and McMahon and Undertaker met during the show along with Paul Heyman. Rumors that the Undertaker has decided to retire however maybe far of the mark despite being reported by several sources. (PWTorch Newsletter)