Weekly News Review: Smackdown wrestler gets a new bodyguard, TNA departures, Paul Bearer comments on the Kane storyline, Dot Net Exclusive notes on Vince McMahon, Michael Cole, Jim Mitchell, Scott Steiner

Welcome to the Dot Net “Weekly News Review” feature. Below you’ll find a list of our 20 most popular news items from the last week.

Sunday July 6 through Saturday July 12, 2008

1. Smackdown wrestler gets a new bodyguard (possible spoilers).

2. Dot Net Exclusive notes: Vince McMahon tough on Michael Cole, Jonathan Coachman update.

3. Former WWE Diva comments on her interest in returning to WWE or joining TNA.

4. Jim Ross comments on his confrontation with Michael Cole, whether house shows serve as spoilers for future television shows, Ric Flair DVD.

5. Two more TNA regulars departing.

6. Dot Net Exclusive: Is the Edge and Vickie Guerrero wedding really off? (Possible spoilers)

7. Paul Bearer comments on Kane's "Alive or Dead" storyline.

8. WWE Diva released.

9. Former WWE creative team member lays out his plans for WrestleMania 25.

10. Referee Earl Hebner comments on Bret Hart and his role in the Montreal incident, says he wouldn't do it again.

11. Dot Net Exclusive: Reaction to Tony Atlas joining Mark Henry isn't positive, details on the last creative plan for Atlas that never came to fruition.

12. Hulk Hogan complains about Linda's boy toy, Hulk claims he has carried a blade inside his mouth for protection.

13. TNA releases its best talker.

14. Jim Ross comments on Ric Flair's status for WWE TV next week, plus WWE Smackdown, and Tony Atlas joining ECW.

15. Jim Ross comments on John Cena and JBL's parking lot brawl, wrestlers who wear jewelry while competing, WWE Developmental.

16. Ric Flair's finance company goes out of business.

17. New match added to the WWE Great American Bash pay-per-view.

18. Dot Net Exclusive notes: Scott Steiner medical update, Jim Mitchell's departure.

19. TNA Knockout suffered a broken leg during a match on Sunday.

20. Ric Flair DVD released, Mickie Knuckles footage, Triple H and Shawn Michaels news...

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