NEWS: So far the plans for the newest WWF member Taz are for him to make his debut at Royal Rumble 2000 on January 23rd. The PPV will be held in Madison Square Garden in NYC where Taz is from. He will come in as a heel and start off like he did in ECW. Also don't expect to see a new Taz in the WWF. He will most likely be the same Taz (with gimmick and style) as he was in ECW which is good news for Taz fans. I have also heard that Taz's first feud may be with the Rock. And Taz will stay in ECW till his contract runs out and is scheduled for a match at November to Remember against RVD.
NEWS: The WWF has opened 4 new sites. The 1st for there next PPV called No Mercy. The URL is WWW.WWFNOMERCY.COM
Not only that but also WWW.Micktoberfest.com This is a site for Mick Foley and have lots of news about Mick.
Not only that but another WWF site will be opening soon for the wedding of Test and Stephanie. The URL is WWW.WWFWEDDING.COM
Not only those but 1 more has been opened. It is WWW.WWFWIRED.COM
Be sure to check out all these great sites and also don't forget to check out TheRock.COM
RUMOR: The future plans for Chris Jericho are for him to feud with Road Dogg. Expect the Road Dogg to try and get some sort of revenge for Jericho injuring him. Also later on look for Jericho to take on his current bodyguard Mr. Hughes.
NEWS: Lucus has reported that 1 WWF Superstar has been named 1 of “People Magazine’s Sexiest Men of the Year.” It’s not known which one of the Superstars has won the award but it will be announced soon. Jim Ross said he believes it's the Rock and that he will be doing the photo shoot next week. And guess what?, he was right it was The Rock. The Rock has won!!!!!
NEWS: If anyone has been wondering Paul Bearer hasn't been seen in the WWF for awhile. The reason being is because he has been given time off to lose weight. I have even heard during his time off he has already dropped 16 pounds!!! Keep it up Paul!!!
NEWS: Kimona has been signed by the WWF to a deal. For those of you who don't know who, she is a former ECW valet. Expect her to be the valet for either Val Venus or Fatu who will be returning to the WWF soon. Also Fatu will be playing a newer version of former WWF Champ Yokozuna except not as big as Yoko and with blonde hair.
NEWS: Speaking of Kimona the WWF has also signed another Female valet. She is from the NWA and her name is Bobcatt. But she has only signed a developmental deal.
RUMOR: Yet another female superstar may be headed to the WWF. None other than Madusa also known as Alundra Blayze. Madusa used to be in the WWF awhile back and was even Women's champion. Well, since she is no longer in WCW we may see her soon in the WWF. She will probably be put into the Woman's division to help it out alot!!! But I also heard that she may be staying with WCW. So right now it is a very mixed up situation!!!
RUMOR: I have heard that Sickboy from WCW will be signing a contract with the WWF. Also Chase Tatum has been telling people he has signed a deal with the WWF. I have no word yet if it's true or not. Not only that but Swole and 4 x 4 former members of the No Limit Souljaz in WCW have said they are in talks with the WWF.
RUMOR: Here is the Rumored Card so far for No Mercy and Logo:
WWF Title Match:
HHH vs. SCSA
(Or we may see HHH vs. The Rock vs. Austin in a 3 Way)
The Rock vs. British Bulldog
Women's Title Match:
Ivory vs. Fabulous Moolah
IC Title Match/Housekeeping Match:
Jeff Jarrett vs. Chyna
Acolytes vs. Kane and X-Pac
*Also if you order No Mercy and send in the cable bill you will receive a free Mr. Socko from the WWF just for ordering.
RUMOR: There have been rumors going around that Debra will become Steve Austin's valet. Well, those rumors are FALSE!!!
NEWS: Here are a List of Wrestlers Who Have Been Released from WCW:
Scott Norton,Sick Boy,Bryan Adams,Silverchair,Mikey Whipwreck, Lanny Poffo, The Insane Clown Posse, Scott Putski,Masa Chono, and manager James Vandenburg.
Also rumors are going around that Macho Man and Gorgeous George will be on the way out also. But it's just Rumors.
RUMOR: Also there is a rumor saying that D'Lo Brown and Mark Henry will once again become a Tag Team soon. This may be true from what we saw on Raw. Look for Mark Henry to continue and try and get D'Lo's trust back in some way and look for him o help him out in a HUGE way!!
NEWS: Well I guess we all know by now that The Rock has new theme music. And yes it will be part of WWF The Music Volume 4.
NEWS: Gorilla Monsoon is unfortunately not doing too well. He asked to be taken off a kidney dialysis machine on Wednesday. It's possible that his condition will improve but the chances and hopes for that seem to be low at this point. Good Luck to the Gorilla!!!!
RUMOR: The WWF has been considering to let go former WWF champ and commissioner HBK Shawn Michaels. The reason being is he is still getting paid the same that he did back in 1997 when he was wrestling full time. And now because of his back injury he can't wrestle anymore.
NEWS: In 18 metered markets, WWF Metal did a 1.0 ratings and a 3 share. WWF Jakked did a 1.5 rating and a 5 share in 36 metered markets.
NEWS: Top 5 Renting Video Games SINCE September 26th, 1999:
1 Pokemon Snap
2 Driver PSX
3 WWF Attitude N64
4 Super Smash Bros N64
5 WWF Attitude PSX
RUMOR: Yokozuna is saying that the WWF is still interested in him. He has said that Vince McMahon has been calling him on a weekly basis talking about his conditioning and weight. Yoko said that McMahon would like him at a decent weight and top condition for Yoko to return and be a top heel in the WWF. But the WWF has said in the past that Yokozuna will have to lose alot of weight before he enters a WWF ring. Also if you miss seeing Yokozuna in action you can catch his Wrestling PPV return at the Hero's of Wrestling PPV.
Also here is what Jim Ross had to say about this situation: "The Federation has had no recent talks with Yokozuna about returning, not that there would be no interest if Yoko had his weight issues under control and is totally healthy.
NEWS: Here are the Cable Ratings for the week of September 20th to 26th:
1. NFL Football: New York Giants at New England (Sunday, 8:15 p.m.), ESPN, 6.0, 6.09 million homes.
2. ``WWF Entertainment'' (Monday, 10 p.m.), USA, 4.7, 4.75 million homes.
3. ``WWF Entertainment'' (Monday, 9 p.m.), USA, 4.5, 4.51 million homes.
4. ``NFL Prime Time'' (Sunday, 7:30 p.m.), ESPN, 3.9, 3.92 million homes.
5. ``WCW Monday Nitro Live!'' (Monday, 8 p.m.), TNT, 3.2, 3.18 million homes.
6. ``Rugrats'' (Monday, 7:30 p.m.), Nickelodeon, 2.5, 2.54 million homes.
7. ``WWF Sunday Night Heat'' (Sunday, 7 p.m.), USA, 2.5, 2.49 million homes.
8. ``Rugrats'' (Saturday 9:30 a.m.), Nickelodeon, 2.3, 2.35 million homes.
9. ``NFL SportsCenter'' (Sunday, 11:19 p.m.), ESPN, 2.3, 2.33 million homes.
10. Movie: ``Murder of Innocence'' (Sunday, 6 p.m.), Lifetime, 2.2, 2.22 million homes.
11. ``WCW Monday Nitro Live!'' (Monday, 9 p.m.), TNT, 2.2, 2.212 million homes.
12. Movie: ``No One Could Protect Her'' (Sunday, 8 p.m.), Lifetime, 2.2, 2.209 million homes.
13. NASCAR Winston Cup (Sunday, 12:30 p.m.), TNN, 2.2, 2.196 million homes.
14. ``Rugrats'' (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.), Nickelodeon, 2.2, 2.191 million homes.
15. Football: Clemson vs. Virginia Tech (Thursday, 7:57 p.m.), ESPN, 2.1, 2.12 million homes.
NEWS: Stone Cold will be having an animation weekend on MTV. He will be hosting the show and showing his favorite episodes of Beavis and Buthead, Daria, Down Town, Celebrity Death Match, and maybe more. Be sure to watch!!
NEWS: Music Group Bush may be working with the WWF. They met with the WWF saying they would perform at Survivor Series and do 2 tracks for a future WWF Album. It appears that the WWF is interested in them.
NEWS: The Undertaker and his wife will be having a baby soon. I have no idea when or if it will be a boy or girl. People are saying that is why he is out of the WWF right now. But I think the WWF is giving him the time to rest his injured hip.
RUMOR: Well with the Outlaws reuniting and becoming friends with Kane and X-Pac many people are saying that it could be the return of DX. Well, this maybe true. There are rumors saying that Shawn Michaels will return at No Mercy and fully complete DX which may consist of HBK, HHH, Chyna, X-Pac, Kane, The Outlaws, Val Venis and The Godfather.
NEWS: WCW Halloween Havoc Card:
WCW Title Match:
Sting vs. Hulk Hogan
WCW U.S. Title Match:
Sid vs. Bill Goldberg
WCW T.V. Title Match:
Chris Benoit vs. Rick Steiner
Bret Hart vs. Lex Luger
Ric Flair vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Brad Armstrong vs. Berlyn
Disco Inferno vs. Lash LeRoux
The Filthy Animals v The Revolution
NEWS: Mick Foley will be appearing on an upcoming edition of Howard Stern. The show will air at 8:30 on October 21st. Should be funny to see him on there. Also here is a pic of Mick Foley's new book:
NEWS: WWF Smackdown improved in overnight metered markets with a 5.7 composite rating. The night maxed with at 9:30 with a 6.6 rating. The show ended at 9:30 for this week because of the premiere for Shasta McNasty, the show drew strong male viewership from Smackdown to do a 5.1 for its premiere.
The UPN network placed forth again this week against other networks and Smackdown despite guesses has held very strong and improved in the ratings since the new fall season began.
Credit: Patrick Michael
NEWS: WWF Byte This Report
Notes from WWF Byte This!
Hosts: Kevin Kelly and Dr. Tom Prichard
Guest: Val Venis
*The One Man Gang has not signed with the WWF.
*They are going to use a Videophone this week to talk to Val, so you could see him live and in person.
*Val Venis was not on WWF Byte This! this week, because he didn't call into the show.
*The WWF doesn't have any present plans for Kimona.
*Wrestlemaina will be on April 2.
*Mankind will be the guest on WWF Byte This! next week.
NEWS: The weekly Standard magazine has Steve Austin pouring a beer over the Rock on the cover. And inside there is a story entitled “Pro Wrestling and the End of History”
RUMOR: I know you have all probably heard this rumor by now. On October 11th there is going to be the HUGE Georgia Dome Raw. On that night Stephanie and Test will be getting married. Well, the main rumor going around right now is that Test will be caught cheating on Stephanie with Terri Runnels. It will all be exposed on G-TV during the wedding. Some of the reasoning behind this is so it could set up some Mixed Tag Matches between Shane and Stephanie and Test and Terri. But with the WWF you never know. They always change plans at the last minute and listen to Internet reports.
NEWS: ABC's show 20/20 did a story about the making of a wrestling superstar including interviews with Goldberg and Paul Orndorf. Also has a piece on the WCW Power Plant. The show will air on ABC around the middle of October.
RUMOR: The WWF and Jesse Ventura may be working again real soon. There are plans of having him at Wrestlemania. He will most likely be the ref for the Main Event which is right now scheduled to be Austin vs. The Big Show.
NEWS: Speaking of Jesse Ventura he is getting lots of heat for his interview in Playboy Magazine. What he said was "organized religion is a scam, and a crutch for the weak-minded people who need strength in numbers". It seems the media is trying to shoot down everything Jesse Ventura says or does. If you remember they were calling him an idiot for stepping back in the ring and being a ref at Summerslam.
NEWS: Dr Pepper had a press release today and among the news is that the soft drink will advertise March through August on World Wrestling Federation syndicated programming.
NEWS: Fatu was at the Smackdown tapings and wrestled a match against Crash Holly. The match did not air because of time problems (Shasta McNasty) But I guess we will see the return of Fatu on Raw this Monday.
NEWS: Bret Hart has requested a special match this Monday on Nitro. It will be Bret Hart vs. Chris Benoit. These are the top 2 Canadian Wrestlers in the world. The reason being is Nitro will be live from the Kemper Arena in St. Louis the same location where Owen Hart tragically passed away.
R.I.P. Owen Hart
NEWS: The Rock will be appearing on Star Trek Voyager and will be taping in L.A. on October 13th and October 14th. The show will not air until early 2000.
NEWS: The WWF and FMW have apparently made a deal for Shawn Michaels to go over there and be a special guest referee at a FMW event on November 23rd.
NEWS: The A&E Network will be doing an Owen Hart documentary and will begin production immediately. So far it is scheduled to air in December and will highlight his life but not go into the controversial details of his death.
NEWS: This is state from the mouth of J.R: Keep an eye on Test. The young Canadian's popularity has not gone unnoticed and the Federation has significant plans for Andrew (Test) Martin when he's ready.
Looks like Test will be the WWF's next young superstar.
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This week my Wrestler of the Week is none other than current IC Champion Jeff Jarrett. The guy has been on a roll lately. He's been doing great interviews, he is a great angle where he beats up all women, has funny interviews, and walked away with the IC Belt at Unforgiven. It was great on Smackdown when he got attacked by all the women including former manger Debra. People were saying that he would be nothing without her but Jeff Jarrett is proving everyone wrong!!!!
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