===================================================================== ===================================================================== ____ ___ ____ ___ ____ / /\/ /\/ /\ / \ / /\ __ ___ / / / / / / / / \ / / / / \/ \ / / / / / / / / \/ / / / \ / \/ / / / / / / / / /\ /\ / / / / / / /\ / / / / / / / / /\ \/ / / / / /\ / / / / / / / / / /\ / / / / / \ / / /____/ /___/ / /___/ / \_____/ / /___/ / /__/ / \____\/\___\/ \___\/ \____\/ \___\/ \__\/ n a i d O ' s W r e s t l i n g N e w s Edition// 581 Date// January 3, 2002 Motto// "Continuing to get the news so you don't have to." Website// http://www.geocities.com/naidosnews Subscribe// naidoswrestlingnews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe// naidoswrestlingnews-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com ===================================================================== Table of Contents//================================================== naidO's daily note TOP HEADLINE The latest new from the WWF & the rest of pro-wrestling Preview// Official Raw preview - Already? Remember... Affiliates ===================================================================== naidO's daily note//================================================= Hello to you and to those just joining. Tell your friends about the BEST newsletter around to subscribe today. Enjoy this latest edition of nWN! -LOL...of course, yours truly thought the newsletter needed to go back in time yesterday. Today however, I've changed the date above and we're now back to the future. For those who didn't notice nor care, nevermind. Today's edition is filled with official statements and previews...yes, there's actually a raw preview already up at WWF.com. Think they're looking for monster ratings for HHH's return? You damn right!! LOVE THE NEWSLETTER? PLEASE TELL A FRIEND TO JOIN! Thanks for reading. naidO// ***All links in this newsletter can be viewed by being clicked (html capable email readers only) or cut and pasted into your browser. ===================================================================== -American Red Cross relief Information To make a blood donation, call (800) GIVE-LIFE or contact your local blood service organization. To help the victims of this and other disasters with a financial contribution, call (800) HELP-NOW. You can also mail donations -- designating "Disaster Relief Fund" on the memo line of the check -- to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37243, Washington DC 20013. ===================================================================== TOP HEADLINE//======================================================= -Statement From Kevin Nash "First, I have not signed with any wrestling organization. As of Tuesday, though, I became a free agent. Second, regarding the rumor that any interviews I do now have to be cleared by the WWF, that is completely false - and where or how that rumor started, I have no idea. I have not talked to anyone from any radio station, or even been approached, for an interview. I am now down in Florida with my family, and no one even knows how to reach me. When I do in fact sign a contract, I will be the first to announce it - not someone else." Source// Kevinbigsexynash.com ===================================================================== News from the WWF -- WWF.com//======================================= -The big news coming out of the WWF camp yesterday is that the WWF split will occur on the Raw after the Royal Rumble and not next Monday as widely reported. This makes the most sense as the Flair/McMahon match-up was expected to have a special stipulation attached to it eventually. -Other news of the day has 1wrestling reporting that Triple H will be held off wrestling on TV until the Rumble PPV in order to garner more buys. -The following came from Lita's personal webpage: January 2 - False Reports Concerning Amy and the Hardys There have been many reports going around the net about the situation between Amy and the Hardys. To calm your fears, I just want to let you know that they aren't suspended or fired. The WWF is just giving them a few weeks off to relax. I would personally like to apologize for any false reports that have been made on the site. We have been posting some inaccurate reports concerning the Hardy's and Amy's situation in the WWF. We apologize for anything that has been posted that may have been misinterpreted by the fans and/or wrestling news sites. Many sites are crediting AmyDumas.net for this news, even if the news didn't come from us. Please ignore any reports you may read, unless you hear them from an official source. Don't worry; Amy, Matt, and Jeff will be back soon! They are not getting punished or fired. They're just taking a break, that's all! -Unfortunately for the WWF, a suspect in a kidnapping case was seen driving an ice cream truck with a "Stone Cold Steve Austin" sticker on the side according to the Associated Press. Of course, this was brought up in the covering of the story by local area news broadcasters in Central Florida. -The latest Royal Rumble rumor has Steiner entering as a "mystery man" -Here's an updated SmackDown! Preview: The World Wrestling Federation kicks off 2002 in grand style this Thursday night, with a special LIVE episode of SmackDown! from our nation's capital -- Washington, D.C.! The Rock will look to start 2002 on a positive note when he takes on Booker T on tonight's show. The winner of that bout will be the No. 1 contender for Chris Jericho's Undisputed World Wrestling Federation Championship! The action heats up on UPN with two of the biggest, baddest dudes in sports entertainment mixing it up, as the Undertaker and Big Show will go one-on-one this Thursday! Tensions between these two reached a boiling point on the final SmackDown! of 2001 -- the first SmackDown! of 2002 could settle this score once and for all! Also this Thursday, the Dudley Boyz will defend the Tag Team Championship against Tazz and Spike Dudley! It's a New Year, and anything can happen when SmackDown! emanates LIVE from Washington, D.C., this Thursday on UPN! Don't miss it! -The APA will be hosting SmackDown! live from WWF Ny tonight. -Catch Kurt Angle at ESPN Zone today! Before SmackDown! goes live from the MCI Center Thursday night you can meet Kurt Angle at the ESPN Zone in Washington, D.C.! The Olympic Hero will sign copies of his book "It's True! It's True!" between noon and 1:30 p.m.! While you're getting Kurt's autograph, be sure to register with SmackDown Your Vote!, which will be signing up future voters at ESPN Zone. Sources// -Dave Meltzer @ http://www.WrestlingObserver.com -SLAM! Wrestling @ http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestling -UltimoWrestling @ http://www.ultimowrestling.com ===================================================================== News from the rest of pro-wrestling//================================ -Dave Meltzer reports that Billy Graham was released from hospital yesterday but is still suffering from edema due to liver damage. If yu want to send get well wishes to the Superstar, send them to superstarbg@aol.com -The Wrestling Observer reports that wrestling great Leo Burke was hospitalized with septic poisoning over the weekend. Since then, his condition has improved to the point where he was taken off life support but will remain in Foothills Hospital in Calgary for another week so doctors can observe his condition. -Hacksaw Jim Duggan has been covered in a short interview with Slam! Wrestling. You can read that interview by clicking http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingBiosD/duggan_02jan-can.html Sources// -Dave Meltzer @ http://www.WrestlingObserver.com -SLAM! Wrestling @ http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestling -UltimoWrestling @ http://www.ultimowrestling.com ===================================================================== Preview//============================================================ Official Raw preview - Already? After eight long months, Triple H will finally return to World Wrestling Federation television this Monday on RAW, live on TNN from Madison Square Garden in New York City! It will be an historical and magical night when The Game returns. Much has happened since Triple H was injured last May, and nearly a year, Federation fans have speculated about The Game's well-being. To borrow a phrase from The Rock: After all the waiting, after all the rehab, after all the rumors, finally Triple H will come back to the World Wrestling Federation, this Monday live on TNN! Rumors have been running rampant on the Internet about this Monday's show. As the old saying goes, "Anything can happen in the World Wrestling Federation" - and the only way to find out what will go down is to tune in, this Monday at 9/8 CT, live on TNN! The first RAW of the year...live from Madison Square Garden...the return of Triple H...you can't miss RAW, this Monday at 9/8 CT, only on TNN! ===================================================================== Remember...========================================================== -Remember that if you've missed any TV Shows, PPV's or more? Go to the following links to read the results. 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