News & Rumors  ( Updated April 16, 1998 )

• If you haven't heard by now RAW IS WAR beat out WCW Nitro in the ratings.
• Former ECW and WCW star Stevie Richards and the king of the independants Reckless Youth were both in attendance backstage at Monday Nights RAW IS WAR.  Both men live in the area so don't get too excited about the two being hired by the WWF.  Reckless Youth denied that he has spoken with the company regarding a job.  Richards meanwhile claims to have lost interest in the buisness.
• It is unknownm know when and if the new 4 Horsemen will reunite, if they do it looks like it will consist of Ric Flair, Bill Goldberg, Dean Malenko, and possibly Eddie Guerrero.
• Shawn Micheals exact injury is two herniated disks in his back, he will be gone as long as 12 months if surgery is neccessary.  But if he could be back in three months if can be avoided.  He is currently resting at home and is not written into any story lines.  It is possibke that when he returns he will feud with HHH-Hunter Hearst Hemsley.
• As reported on the weekend ECW's Sandman injured his neck at the Fort Lauderdale ECW show this past Friday after a stiff cane shot.  There are different reports on the injury, one saying the it is a herniated disk, and another saying it is broken collarbone.  It remain unquestionable whether he will participate in ECW upcoming p.p.v. WRESTLE PALOOZA 98.
• Ric Flairs no show on Monday Nitro has started a whole batch of rumors.  It is possible that WCW may want the fans to think he is gone and then bring him back giving him a huge push to a 14th World Title.
• Raven was once again attacked by a crazed fan the fan was quickly escorted out of the arena by security and taken to jail.
• According to a hotline there was a heated argument backstage this past Monday, apparently Sting and Lex Luger confronted Bill Goldberg about some unkind things he reportedly said about them in a wrestling magazine.  Arn Anderson was forced to step in before puches were thrown.
• It is reported that HHH Hunter Hearst Hemsley is engaged to Chyna his wrestling bodyguard.  Don't look for the WWF to mention anything though.
• Marlena is set for her return anytime now.  Look for her to start managing Goldust pretty soon as Luna will be managing her real life husband and newcomer Val Venus.

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