Weekly News Review: WWE Michael Hayes suspension story, Ric Flair's new role, Mike Adamle's powerful ally, Jim Ross on Flair's greatest opponent

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 April 20 through Saturday April 26, 2008

1. Dot Net Exclusive: WWE Smackdown lead writer Michael Hayes serving a 60-day suspension for using a racial slur.

2. Ric Flair on the job in his new role with WWE.

3. Dot Net Exclusive: Mike Adamle has a powerful ally, more details on his horrific first night in ECW.

4. WWE's Jim Ross comments on Ric Flair's greatest opponent, Star Jones chased a WWE personality.

5. Tomko and Rhaka Khan have heat with TNA management.

6. TNA Knockout to have her head shaved.

7. Dot Net Exclusive: WWE's Great Khali struggling with injuries.

8. WWE announces that Michael Hayes must undergo further evaluation in order to return to work.

9. WWE's Jim Ross comments on the King of the Ring, Presidential Spoof match, Joey Styles retiring from announcing.

10. William Regal discusses what's next after winning the WWE King of the Ring tournament.

11. WWE wants Mick Foley to return as an announcer.

12. Dot Net Exclusive: Update on WWE Smackdown and ECW creative situations.

13. WWE releases former New York Giant and two other developmental wrestlers.

14. WWE Smackdown/ECW tapings on-site notes: More Mike Adamle fun.

15. Former WWE creative team member comments on Raw lead writer Brian Gewirtz.

16. Chris Jericho says steroids aren't part of the business, WWE spokesman clearly not watching the product.

17. Kurt Angle claims he's hosting a new show for Spike TV.

18. TNA's Kevin Nash comments on "internet wrestling guys," steroids.

19. Howard Stern rips Presidential candidates for appearing on WWE Raw, other mainstream coverage.

20. WWE announces a new match for Backlash, WWE Title match stipulation.

To check out last week’s “Weekly News Review” with items on Joey Styles being replaced by Mike Adamle, Kevin Nash referring to life in WWE as a "miserable existence," click here.