Week Beginning January 5, 2003

Chris Jericho has re-signed with WWE after his NWA-TNA contract expired last week. Former DX star Jericho has impressed at TNA and fellow Fozzy star HBK is rumored to have put in a word with management (January 5, 2003)

WWE has relaunched the slammys for 2003. The grammys style awards show ran for two years in the mid 90s. The new slammys will be conducted monthly via online voting. (January 5, 2003)

Tommy Dreamers place in the wargames match is uncertain at this time as it is rumored the intercontinental champion is to take a short break with an injury used to explain it (January 5, 2003)

Suppz has parted with the company over creative differances. He had been reported to have been speaking with FwC officials recently (January 6, 2003)

Booker T was backstage last night meeting friends. He was heard to say he hopes to return to WWE soon (January 6, 2003)

Coops is rumored to be taking part in the Royal Rumble this year but this by no means confirmed (January 6, 2003)

Holly took Kanes chokeslam very stiffly in what is being reffered to as a ´botched´ chokeslam. Holly recieved no injuries and a lot of backstagd praise with management feeling it made the spot more realistic. Kane also received heat for his chokeslam to the Undertaker (January 6, 2003)

The SmackDOWN! writing team rushed through Tazzes face turn feeling there are too many heels on the show. Expect his status to be confirmed at the PPV along with a return to his commentary position. Ernst Miller will goto Velocity. (January 6, 2003)

Tommy Dreamer recently complained to management he is burned out. He is expected to take a leave of abscence after Armageddon for an unspecified ammount of time (January 6, 2003)

Doomsday was backstage last night where he met friends and was seen with former Assassins of doom partner Silent Assassin sparking rumors of a renunion (January 6, 2003)

There was a backstage incedent last night between Chris Benoit and Hulk Hogan with Steve Austin. It isnt known what sparked the row but DDs visit is rumored. (January 6, 2003)

FwC/UWW shares plummeted last night as rumors of Marcel Terras leaving the company flew around the London stock exchange. The shares had fallen 37p at close to 59p less than an tenth that of WWE (January 6, 2003)

WWE will hire a replacement for Shawn Michaels when he takes a break from WWE latter this year. The replacement would be on a short contract only. Three names being thrown around are Andre the giant, Sandman and Buff Bagwell (January 6, 2003)

It is expected that the PPV will take place with just one ring with the second being set up especialy for the main event. (January 6, 2003)

Brock Lesnar has been carrying a slight knock recently but is said to be totally recovered now (January 6, 2003)

FwC stock fell further as the London stock exchange opened for trading and after a mid day rise fell drastically upon the broadcast of the dire Gore is War. (January 7, 2003)

Triple H has picked up an elbow injury at RAW which will require surgery. He is expected to take a break from in ring action after Armageddon (January 7, 2003)

The entire wrestling world has condemmed FwCs employing lookalikes to pose as J.R and Michael Cole. The two were a poor takeoff of the WWE stars and both feel their good names have been hurt (January 7, 2003)

DD has confirmed he has signed a WWE deal. More as we get it (January 7, 2003)

Contary to reports earlier this week Tommy Dreamer will not be taking time off. We apologise for any misinformation (January 7, 2003)

Suppz has apologised for his comments earlier this week to management. Vince hopes he will return to TV soon (January 7, 2003)

The official card for Armageddon has a mistake claimining the Womens title match between Torrie, Trish and Lita is a tag when its a fatal-3-way (January 8, 2003)

Great progress is said to have been made in negotiations to bring Suppz back to TV. Management is said to be pleased and eger to bring back Suppz ASAP (January 8, 2003)

Further to speculation earlier this week that Andre the giant, Buff Bagwell or The Sandman could be on their way to WWE Vince McMahon is reported to have met ´The loose cannon´ Brian Pillman backstage at SmackDOWN! but this may mean nothing (January 8, 2003)

Suppz has completed negotiations with WWE and will return before the Royal Rumble PPV
Hulk Hogan is said to be the most loyal superstar in WWE. (January 9, 2003)

Nightmare took a slight concusion this past week and has been abscent backstage. Despite an innital fear that he wouldnt make the PPV he is said to have made a swift recovery. (January 9, 2003)

News is coming in that TT has been fired from WWE after he planned to defect to FwC with the title. More as we get it (January 10, 2003)

We can confirm TT was to appear at FwC Breakdown with the WWE European title. The wrestling world has again condemmed FwC (January 10, 2003)

WWE CEO Ric Flair has confirmed writing teams have been asembled for the return of Metal and Sunday night heat. It is hoped they will help the brand extention immensley (January 11, 2003)