Week beginning Sunday, November 24, 2002

Despite persistant rumors the 1996 Olympic gold medalist has gone on the record to state that he has no desire to return anytime soon to them. This comes after the heat on Angle this past week over Raw. (November 25, 2002)

Jim Ross has apparently come under fire from all sides over his ´ross report´ column which has been eratic of late and on several occasions not appeared at all. (November 25, 2002)

Mondays Raw ratings were up by .7 on last weeks 3.1 giving Raw a huge boost. Management are expecting the same from Smackdown leading into the PPV this sunday which likewise is hoped will reverse the trend of low ratings. (November 26, 2002)

It is reported that there was a spectacular bust up backstage after Raw last night between Vince McMahon, advisor and former superstar Silent Assassin and Stone Cold Steve Austin who was suspended earlier this year and charged with spousel abuse soon after. Austin, who was there to discuss his return to WWE programming is reported to have walked out. The status of assassin is unknown at this time, more as we get it. (November 26, 2002)

Parents, womens and Gay groups have expressed their outrage at controvershal rapper Eminems (aka Marshall Mathers) appearance at the Survivor Series this Sunday preforming the title track to both his highly acclaimed movie 8mile and the PPV - lose yourself. A demonstration is planned and this will only increase tensions with the PTC and TNN.  (November 26, 2002)

Scott Halls behavior has shocked many people who expected him to mess up again. Hall, formerly known as Razor Ramon left the company in April after a drunken incedent at a nightclub with Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash aka Diesel who was later fired after faking illness. Since his return Hall has been on his best behavior but many observers have noted that things may change as he gets back with Michaels and Nash.  (November 26, 2002)

It is reported this morning that in a meeting last night between Vince McMahon and officials the decision was taken to reduce the companys wage bill by releasing low card and injuried talent. No names have been mentioned but it is expected in the coming days. (November 26, 2002)

The CEO of WWE - Ric Flair revealed late today in a press statement that following the Survivor Series World Wrestling Entertainment will be relaunching wCw which folded earlier this year. A roster is already in place and the first Nitro is scheduled for December 2nd (November 26, 2002)

´Hollywood´ Hulk Hogan will be signing copies of his autobiography at The World this Saturday. The book was plugged on WWE.Com this past week with a great review. (November 27, 2002)

Rumor amongst the backstage staff at last nights SmackDOWN! tapings were that the Survivor Series may see at least one trade. (November 27, 2002)

The fallout from Monday nights bust up at RAW was felt at the SmackDOWN! tapings. Silent Assassin is understood to have met with McMahon during the day to discuss the matter but no progress has been made over Austins return to the company. (November 27, 2002)

Shawn Michaels is reported to have been offered a part in Star Wars: Episode II. This follows his title roll in The Scorpion Prince. Michaels is expected to take some time off around the 2003 Royal Rumble. (November 27, 2002)

Both Pimp and Whole Damn Show have been released from their contracts. The ageing superstars have both been having serious injury trouble recently. NWA-TNA is understood to be intrested in employing them.  (November 27, 2002)

Questions have been raised over the participants in the Elimination chamber this Sunday. The match will almost certainly contain several low to mid carders and it is felt by many the match may fall flat but the writing team feel that the match is all about RAW and SmackDOWN! and not individual fueds much like the WWF/ECW invasion angle and that should generate the nesicarry heat. (November 27, 2002)

Pimp is understood to have already signed a NWA-TNA contract. This follows Vince McMahons revoking of the non working clause in contracts last month. (November 27, 2002)

Rob Van Dam picked up a slight knock at RAW from the Outsiders/DX attack but is expected to work the PPV although he will miss tommorows RAW house show. (November 27, 2002)

There has been some controversy of late as to Tazzs violation of the draft via his position as color commentator on smackDOWN! It is felt that he will have to make a choice sooner or later and with rising color commentator Ernst ´The Cat´ Miller in the picture that choice may be made for him. (November 27, 2002)

Two Ohio Valley Wrestling stars worked dark matchs at last nights SmackDOWN! taping. Management is understood to be delighted with the progress of Forxx and The Big Show (Who long term fans will remember in the WWF some time ago as Nemesis tag partner before he was sent to OVW) are expected to have on screen debuts this Sunday at Madison Square Garden (November 27, 2002)

Shane and Vince McMahon are displeased with Matt Hardys attitude since his return from injury. General feeling is Matt has become lazy in and out of the ring, rumors that Matt has been abscent for events and from backstage are unconfirmed. (November 28, 2002)

Both Matt Hardy and Chris Jericho have been released this evening as both failed to show up for work, management in particular were angry at Y2J as he missed the RAW house show. It is understood both had attended a thanksgiving party and were out drinking instead of working. (November 28, 2002)

News is coming in of a motorcycle accident involving SmackDOWN! superstar Nightmare. Details of his injuries are sketchy at the moment but they are not thought to be life threatening. This puts Sundays WWE title match between the champion Cactus Jack and Nightmare in serious doubt. More as we get it. (November 29, 2002)

Following the heat on Jim Ross earlier this week it is understood that in a meeting with Vince McMahon the decision was made to make the Ross Report a fortnightly feature. (November 29, 2002)

The roster cuts arnt expected to end anytime soon with still several superstars on both brands getting the chop. (November 29, 2002)

The name of the unified European and Hardcore titles is thought to be staying as the European title but this could change a thousand times before sunday (November 29, 2002)

Shane McMahon due to personal commitments is to leave the SmackDOWN! writing team next week, no replacement has yet been found. (November 29, 2002)

WDS has joined NWA-TNA after he was released earlier this week (November 29, 2002)

Nightmare was released from hospital early this morning but rushed stright back after he collapsed at the gym. He is said to be in a serious but stable condition. (November 29, 2002)

Matt Hardy was sensationally rehired this morning after Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan, both friends of Matt intervened and had a word with Vince McMahon and Jim Ross. This has angered the locker room as a blatent display of politics and most felt that Hardy was justly fired. (November 30, 2002)

In a statement from CEO Ric Flair the WWE today confirmed they are to press ahead with legal action against WWWF. The dispute is over WWWFs employing a lookalike of RAW general manager Eric Bischoff to pose as him on recent shows. This is the third lawsuit against the company which is losing money at the rate of a million dollars a fortnight. The World Wildlife fund for nature and WWE have both filed lawsuits over the use of the initals WWWF. (November 30, 2002)

WWE today invited OVW stars, Scott Steiner, Chavo Guerrero JR and New Jack to work a few dark matchs. Steiner much like the recently signed Big Show has been in the company before tagging with Nemesis. Chavo is the nephew of SmackDOWN! star Eddie Guerrero and a fine talent. They are all expected at Mondays SmackDOWN! house show. (November 30, 2002)

WWEs official website had a makeover today to a mixed reaction backstage with Vince apparently disliking the news section. (November 30, 2002)

The sponsor for the Survivor Series has yet to be revealed but The Malibu Club, Cafe Robina and The Cherry Popper ice cream company are all thought to be in contention (November 30, 2002)

It is reported that a mental patient made it into the backstage area last night. Police have named the man as the oddly named ´Danny Dipshit´ of no fixed abode. (November 30, 2002)

Due to injury New Jacks dark match offer has been put on hold (November 30, 2002)