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 June 29 through Saturday July 5, 2008

1. WWE Diva wants out of her contract, cites sick child.

2. Paul Heyman names WWE's brightest star.

3. Dot Net Exclusive: TNA main eventer showing signs of frustration.

4. WWE released former tag champion.

5. Dot Net Exclusive: WWE title belts, ABC's "Lost" inspired a WWE creative pitch.

6. Dot Net Exclusive note: The best Mike Adamle story yet.

7. Brock Lesnar explains why he and Kurt Angle became pro wrestlers, Mickie James observation, Jake Roberts reviews Raw and comments on C.M. Punk's title win.

8. WWE's Jim Ross comments on how much planning went into his Raw farewell and Edge's promo, his broadcast partnership with Mick Foley.

9. WWE Raw touring internationally, Jim Ross warns talent about the trip.

10. Dot Net Exclusive notes: Brian Kendrick, Paul London, and Joey Styles.

11. Dot Net Exclusive notes: C.M. Punk's title reign, how it's similar to Bret Hart's first run with the World Title.

12. Joey Styles comments on C.M. Punk's World Title win.

13. TMZ questions whether the Michael Hayes incident led to Mark Henry's ECW Title win.

14. WWE PPV Dark match between Jeff Hardy and MVP...

15. Background information on new ECW wrestler Atlas Ortiz, history includes a stint in the XFL.

16. ECW rating: Viewer interest increases for first show after C.M. Punk wins the title.

17. WWE Raw ratings: Did the ratings hold steady following the WWE Draft?

18. WWE Smackdown might go live some Fridays (this story was shot down by Jim Ross).

19. Dot Net Exclusive notes: Dixie Carter misses tapings, Jeff Jarrett approached about returning to the ring.

20. Dot Net Exclusive notes: WWE wrestler upset over switching brands, details on how many wrestlers were told they were moving, Batista notes.

To check out last week’s “Weekly News Review” with items on the WWE Draft and the Jim Ross saga, Dot Net Exclusive notes on C.M. Punk, a big change for Umaga, Rey Mysterio, Ron Killings, Triple H, and John Cena, click here.

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