News Report Archives - 2000-2002

These are most of the old TPWW news and rumor reports from 2000-2002. Reports from 1998-1999 (the beginning of the site) have unfortunately been lost so they're not here.
  • July 21, 2002 - By Michael Blaszkowski. WWE roster cuts, HHH holds back...
  • July 15, 2002 - By Michael Blaszkowski. Jesse Ventura, Rock in new movie.
  • July 4, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Bret Hart suffers stroke, WWE pins PTC.
  • June 27, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Vince Russo & WWE, Triple H surgery.
  • June 16, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. More on Austin, The Rock, new X-Title.
  • June 11, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Austin walks out on WWE.
  • June 9, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Shawn Michael's WWE future, Warrior.
  • June 1, 2002 - By Michael Blaszkowski. HBK speaks, Tough Enough II.
  • May 28, 2002 - By Rob Harvey. WWE writing team splits, DDP's career.
  • May 24, 2002 - By Michael Blaszkowski. Davey Boy Smith passes away.
  • May 18, 2002 - By Michael Blaszkowski. Hall, Rock.
  • May 11, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko & Michael Blaszkowski. Joint Report.
  • May 8, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. WWF to WWE, Scott Hall.
  • May 3, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Goldberg a free agent, retirements.
  • April 28, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Scott Steiner, Rey Mysterio Jrn.
  • April 23, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Hogan's title reign, Lita surgery.
  • April 20, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Backlash preview, Scorpion King.
  • April 16, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Goldberg injures arm, Kane out of action.
  • April 12, 2002 - By Moonax. Joanie Laurer, lots of non WWF news and notes.
  • April 9, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Rock taking time off, Talent tryouts.
  • April 7, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Nash surgery, WWF media ban.
  • April 2, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Austin/WWF resolved, new RAW era.
  • March 30, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Austin to return, Rock to host SNL.
  • March 27, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Austin, WWF split.
  • March 20, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Austin unhappy, WWF split.
  • March 16, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko & Moonax. WrestleMania X-8 Preview.
  • March 13, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Shawn Michaels, Triple H.
  • March 10, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Shawn Michaels, WWF split.
  • March 6, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. New WWF CD, Steiner, more.
  • March 2, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. WrestleMania, Bret Hart, WWF court.
  • February 26, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Raw, WrestleMania, Jerry Lynn.
  • February 23, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. Raw, WrestleMania news.
  • February 19, 2002 - By Martin Hawrysko. WWF No Way Out news and thoughts.
  • January 20, 2002 - By Moonax. More on the nWo.
  • January 17, 2002 - By Paul Nemer. Nash, Hogan, Hall sign with WWF?
  • December 27, 2001 - By Paul Nemer. Nash to WWF? Flair vs. McMahon.
  • December 18, 2001 - By Moonax. Triple H's return date.
  • December 14, 2001 - By Moonax. WWF Vengeance PPV news and thoughts.
  • November 26, 2001 - By Paul Nemer. HHH update, Mike Awesome injured.
  • November 21, 2001 - By Paul Nemer. Survivor Series aftermath.
  • November 15, 2001 - By Paul Nemer. Foley gone? Flair to WWF?
  • November 10, 2001 - By Paul Nemer. WWF roster cuts, Guerrero arrest.
  • October 2, 2001 - By Triple A. Tough Enough, Benoit, WWF lawsuit.
  • September 28, 2001 - By Triple A. TPWW 3 Year Anniversary.
  • September 10, 2001 - By Triple A. Unforgiven, WWF video games.
  • September 3, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF signs Kronik, WM18 in Toronto.
  • September 1, 2001 - By Triple A. Undertaker probs, Gangrel released.
  • August 23, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF PPVs on DirecTV, Tazz, more.
  • August 16, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF loses court battle, Tazz, more.
  • August 6, 2001 - By Triple A. New WWF show, new Smackdown set.
  • July 30, 2001 - By Triple A. The Rock's return, WCW purchase price.
  • July 26, 2001 - By Triple A. Rob Van Dam, Invasion thoughts, more.
  • July 22, 2001 - By Triple A. Invasion preview, WWF injuries.
  • July 18, 2001 - By Triple A. Invasion card, live Smackdown, more.
  • July 13, 2001 - By Triple A. ECW angle in jeopardy? Rock's return.
  • July 10, 2001 - By Triple A. The ECW invasion begins.
  • July 9, 2001 - By Triple A. Major happenings at Raw?
  • July 5, 2001 - By Triple A. Buff Bagwell's major heat.
  • July 2, 2001 - By Triple A. Jerry Lawler backs out?
  • July 1, 2001 - By Triple A. Jerry Lawler at Raw?
  • June 28, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF matches on WWF TV this week.
  • June 25, 2001 - By Triple A. KOTR PPV news and thoughts.
  • June 23, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF Raw turning into WCW Raw?
  • June 20, 2001 - By Triple A. KOTR, Benoit injury, DDP.
  • June 18, 2001 - By Triple A. DDP at WWF Raw.
  • June 17, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW roster update, KOTR brackets.
  • June 16, 2001 - By Triple A. Update on WCW launch, WWF ratings drop.
  • June 6, 2001 - By Triple A. King of the Ring, Bret's "return"?
  • June 1, 2001 - By Triple A. Grandmaster fired, RVD signs with WCW.
  • May 27, 2001 - By Triple A. Dreamer to the WWF, more on HHH.
  • May 23, 2001 - By Triple A. HHH out 4-6 months with serious injury.
  • May 19, 2001 - By Ry. WWF Judgment Day, WCW Invasion update.
  • May 15, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF ratings slide, WCW invasion?
  • May 10, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF officially cancels the XFL.
  • May 6, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. WWF injury updates.
  • May 2, 2001 - By Mike Christopher. WWF Raw news and thoughts.
  • April 30, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF Backlash news and thoughts.
  • April 29, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. List of 24 signed WCW wrestlers.
  • April 28, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF talks with RVD and WCW superstars.
  • April 25, 2001 - By Triple A. Update on WCW roster situation.
  • April 22, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. WCW launch date postponed again.
  • April 18, 2001 - By Triple A. Russo reveals GTV & more angles.
  • April 16, 2001 - By Triple A. The Hardys receive a push.
  • April 14, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF ready to work on WCW.
  • April 11, 2001 - By Triple A. ECW files for bankruptcy.
  • April 7, 2001 - By Triple A. The Rock out until summer.
  • April 4, 2001 - By Triple A. More on WCW's first "new" show.
  • April 2, 2001 - By Triple A. Post-WrestleMania news and thoughts.
  • April 1, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. Last minute WrestleMania news.
  • March 30, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW's first new taping date.
  • March 27, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF/WCW angle on Raw/Nitro.
  • March 25, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. More on the WWF/WCW deal.
  • March 23, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF purchases WCW - full details.
  • March 21, 2001 - By Ry. Fusient pulls out; WWF buying WCW?
  • March 20, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW announces "Season Finale" Nitro.
  • March 18, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. XFL ratings reach new low.
  • March 17, 2001 - By Triple A. TBS cancels WCW programming.
  • March 14, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW releases more wrestlers.
  • March 13, 2001 - By Triple A. WrestleMania match speculation.
  • March 11, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. XFL ratings finally increase.
  • March 10, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW sale in jeopardy? ECW cancels PPV.
  • March 7, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF bailing out of XFL?
  • March 6, 2001 - By Ry. WrestleMania card speculation.
  • March 5, 2001 - By Triple A. Paul Heyman on WWF Raw.
  • March 4, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. Tommy Dreamer backstage at WWF show.
  • March 1, 2001 - By Triple A. Jerry Lawler quits the WWF.
  • February 27, 2001 - By Ry. XFL sets ratings record low?
  • February 26, 2001 - By Triple A/Corey Silvia. WWF No Way Out news.
  • February 23, 2001 - By Ry. WWF signs York & Matthews.
  • February 21, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW signing several ECW wrestlers?
  • February 18, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. XFL ratings plummet once again.
  • February 17, 2001 - By Triple A. Rock vs. Austin WrestleMania speculation.
  • February 14, 2001 - By Triple A. Tajiri & Lynn officially sign.
  • February 13, 2001 - By Triple A. XFL in trouble already?
  • February 12, 2001 - By Triple A. Justin Credible's WWF debut?
  • February 8, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW's final sale date.
  • February 6, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF and WCW injury updates.
  • February 5, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. XFL first impressions.
  • February 2, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF signs Rhino, Lynn, Credible.
  • January 30, 2001 - By Triple A. Kurt Angle's autobiography.
  • January 29, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. More on the WWF/ECW situation.
  • January 28, 2001 - By Triple A. WWF signs Tajiri.
  • January 26, 2001 - By Ry. WWF signs Justin Credible.
  • January 24, 2001 - By Ry. Raven's getaway driver.
  • January 22, 2001 - By Triple A. Royal Rumble news and thoughts.
  • January 19, 2001 - By Triple A. HBK's return to the ring imminent.
  • January 17, 2001 - By Ry. XFL rules officially announced.
  • January 15, 2001 - By Triple A. Sid seriously injured.
  • January 14, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. Has ECW run its last show?
  • January 11, 2001 - By Triple A. WCW is sold, Bischoff named president.
  • January 9, 2001 - By Triple A. New WWF "reality" show on MTV.
  • January 8, 2001 - By Ry. Latest on RVD and ECW.
  • January 7, 2001 - By Corey Silvia. ECW's surprise.
  • January 5, 2001 - By Triple A. ECW News; WWF The Music Volume 5.
  • January 2, 2001 - By Triple A. More network problems for ECW.
  • December 30, 2000 - By Triple A. One more match for HBK?
  • December 27, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF sells its property.
  • December 24, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Update on Jerry Lynn/WWF.
  • December 22, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF The Music Volume 5 announced.
  • December 20, 2000 - By Triple A. Road Dogg suspended by WWF.
  • December 19, 2000 - By Triple A. Steiner & DDP backstage fight.
  • December 17, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Wrestling injury updates.
  • December 16, 2000 - By Triple A. New Jack done with wrestling?
  • December 14, 2000 - By Triple A. Matt Hardy injures shoulder.
  • December 12, 2000 - By Ry. Mick Foley off WWF television?
  • December 11, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF Armageddon news and thoughts.
  • December 10, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF fans fight over UK PPV tickets.
  • December 9, 2000 - By Mike Christopher. WWF superstars returning.
  • December 7, 2000 - By Mike Christopher. JR holds WWF media conference.
  • December 5, 2000 - By Triple A. Chris Chetti makes WWF debut.
  • December 4, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. WWF signs/releases wrestlers.
  • December 2, 2000 - By Triple A. RVD speaks about ECW.
  • November 29, 2000 - By Triple A. Jerry Lynn to the WWF?
  • November 28, 2000 - By Ry. Hell in the Cell at Armageddon.
  • November 26, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. WCW Mayhem PPV news.
  • November 25, 2000 - By Triple A. Dudleys return to ECW.
  • November 24, 2000 - By Triple A. ECW on USA Network?
  • November 22, 2000 - By Triple A. Surivor star on WCW PPV?
  • November 20, 2000 - By Triple A. Survivor Series news & thoughts.
  • November 19, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. WWF Smackdown! 2 info.
  • November 18, 2000 - By Triple A. RVD comments on ECW rumors.
  • November 15, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF Survivor Series card.
  • November 12, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Hall plays big role at ECW taping.
  • November 10, 2000 - By Triple A. Scott Hall at ECW shows.
  • November 9, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF sues the PTC.
  • November 7, 2000 - By Ry. WWF-WCW buyout is off?
  • November 6, 2000 - By Triple A. Chris Chetti signs with WWF.
  • November 5, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Vince McMahon's return?
  • November 3, 2000 - By Triple A. WCW: More releases planned?
  • November 1, 2000 - By Triple A. Vince McMahon to sue the PTC?
  • October 31, 2000 - By Ry. Owen Hart-WWF lawsuit settled.
  • October 29, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Bam Bam Bigelow returns.
  • October 28, 2000 - By Mike Christopher. Bret Hart retires.
  • October 26, 2000 - By Triple A. One more match for HBK?
  • October 24, 2000 - By Ry. Could the WWF-WCW buyout be off?
  • October 23, 2000 - By Triple A. Yokozuna dies at age 34.
  • October 20, 2000 - By Triple A. Bret Hart released from WCW.
  • October 17, 2000 - By Triple A. Scott Hall released from WCW.
  • October 16, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Shamrock's return to wrestling.
  • October 14, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF offers Gardner $1 million.
  • October 10, 2000 - By Ry. Rikishi Phatu as Austin's assailant.
  • October 9, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Could the WWF buy WCW?
  • October 7, 2000 - By Triple A. Vince Russo's future in jeopardy?
  • October 4, 2000 - By Triple A. Who hit Austin mystery close to solved.
  • October 2, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Anarchy Rulz.
  • October 1, 2000 - By Triple A. PTC at it again.
  • September 28, 2000 - By Triple A. The Rock to star in new movie.
  • September 26, 2000 - By Ry. New matches at Anarchy Rulz.
  • September 25, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. WWF Unforgiven news and thoughts.
  • September 24, 2000 - By Triple A. ECW remains on TNN.
  • September 22, 2000 - By Triple A. Lex Luger returns.
  • September 20, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. More on WWF's move to TNN.
  • September 19, 2000 - By Ry. The WWF officially moves to Viacom.
  • September 17, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. Scott Hall's return to WCW?
  • September 16, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF SummerSlam buyrate.
  • September 13, 2000 - By Triple A. Regal's debut, Tazz.
  • September 11, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. ECW lawsuit, WWF/USA trial.
  • September 10, 2000 - By Corey Silvia. One more match for HBK?
  • September 9, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF marriages, Nitro to TBS?
  • September 5, 2000 - By Triple A. Austin's return date confirmed.
  • September 4, 2000 - By Triple A. Raven & Kane?
  • September 1, 2000 - By Triple A. Stone Cold and Gunn's returns.
  • August 30, 2000 - By Triple A. Stone Cold and Debra, XFL.
  • August 29, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF+Napster, Raven.
  • August 26, 2000 - By Mike Christopher & Tim Brechlin.
  • August 23, 2000 - By Ry. JR injured, Smackdown! 2 info.
  • August 19, 2000 - By Mike Christopher. Summerslam matches, and more.
  • August 18, 2000 - By Derek Sabato. WCW show canceled.
  • August 17, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Royal Rumble/Anarchy Rulz reviews.
  • August 14, 2000 - By Triple A. UPN shut down? USA/WWF.
  • August 12, 2000 - By Ry. WWF superstars sign contracts, NB Rising preview.
  • August 11, 2000 - By Triple A. Stone Cold update, WCW to punish Goldberg?
  • August 9, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Russo in the hot seat again?
  • August 8, 2000 - By Triple A. ECW/USA deal close, WCW wrestlers released.
  • August 7, 2000 - By Big Ry. The "Network" has problems.
  • August 5, 2000 - By Mike Christopher. WWF injury updates...
  • August 4, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF signs Mona, New Jack surgery.
  • August 3, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin, Rock vs. PTC, Bret Hart to return?
  • August 2, 2000 - By Big Ry. PTC/The Rock, lawsuit against WWF.
  • July 31, 2000 - By Big Ry. Total Package returns to action.
  • July 29, 2000 - By Triple A. Gordon Solie passes away.
  • July 27, 2000 - By Big Ry. Russo to shoot, Viacom spends cash on WWF.
  • July 25, 2000 - By Triple A. Goldberg injured, Piper released.
  • July 23, 2000 - By Big Ry. Fully Loaded preview and predictions.
  • July 20, 2000 - By Triple A. BB in WCW, Sabu to Japan.
  • July 19, 2000 - By Big Ry. Triple H injured...
  • July 18, 2000 - By Triple A. Chyna in Playboy mag, UK PPV news.
  • July 17, 2000 - By Big Ry. ECW vs. XPW.
  • July 16, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. TWA shutting down? Acclaim loses big.
  • July 15, 2000 - By Triple A. Billy Gunn, DDP's returns.
  • July 14, 2000 - By Big Ry. Ric Flair's return, Bigelow suffers burns.
  • July 12, 2000 - By Triple A. Bischoff takes time off, Van Dam's new move.
  • July 11, 2000 - By Triple A. New WCW booking team, XFL teams.
  • July 10, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Hogan: Shoot or work?
  • July 6, 2000 - By Triple A. USA appeals court decision.
  • July 4, 2000 - By Triple A. Raven offered WWF contract.
  • July 2, 2000 - By Triple A. Big Show return, Bash at the Beach card.
  • July 1, 2000 - By Triple A. Wrestlers released, Steiner suspended.
  • June 29, 2000 - By Triple A. TNN cancels ECW, Holly breaks arm.
  • June 28, 2000 - By Triple A. More on WWF/Viacom, several injuries.
  • June 27, 2000 - By The CR. McMahons off TV, WWF to Viacom.
  • June 26, 2000 - By Big Ry. KOTR recap, Foley & HBK's returns.
  • June 25, 2000 - By Triple A. Foley's return? Aggression 2?
  • June 24, 2000 - By Triple A. New Jack injured, WCW signs Muta.
  • June 22, 2000 - By Big Ry. Russo to miss booking again.
  • June 21, 2000 - By The CR. New WWF talents.
  • June 20, 2000 - By The CR. New KOTR match.
  • June 19, 2000 - By The CR. Russo, WCW bookers.
  • June 18, 2000 - By Triple A. More on Russo.
  • June 17, 2000 - By The CR. Goldberg/HHH.
  • June 16, 2000 - By Big Ry. Russo out of WCW again?
  • June 15, 2000 - By Triple A. KOTR, WWF-USA trial.
  • June 14, 2000 - By Triple A. Kim quits, Storm set.
  • June 13, 2000 - By Big Ry. RAW/Nitro.
  • June 12, 2000 - By Triple A. Great American Bash.
  • June 11, 2000 - By Triple A. Moves banned.
  • June 10, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Heatwave location.
  • June 8, 2000 - By Triple A. Goldberg's comments.
  • June 7, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Goldberg injured?
  • June 5, 2000 - By Big Ry. Previews, WCW surprise.
  • June 4, 2000 - By Triple A. Tazz, Bret's career.
  • June 2, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Luger, ECW/TNN.
  • June 1, 2000 - By Triple A. WCW's surprise?
  • May 31, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Storm debut, Gunn.
  • May 30, 2000 - By Triple A. Raw, Nitro news.
  • May 28, 2000 - By Triple A. Kane returns, previews.
  • May 27, 2000 - By Triple A. Goldberg back, Rock signs.
  • May 25, 2000 - By Triple A. KOTR main event.
  • May 24, 2000 - By Big Ry. Storm on Nitro? KOTR.
  • May 23, 2000 - By Triple A. WCW to be bought out?
  • May 22, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF Judgment Day news.
  • May 21, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Raven released?
  • May 20, 2000 - By Triple A. Kid Rock, Taker return?
  • May 19, 2000 - By Big Ry. Flair stripped, WWF/USA/CBS.
  • May 17, 2000 - By Big Ry. Flair collapses, Storm.
  • May 16, 2000 - By Triple A. Buff, ECW Tag Titles.
  • May 15, 2000 - By Triple A. HBK back, Storm gone.
  • May 14, 2000 - By Big Ry. ECW HH preview, returns.
  • May 13, 2000 - By Triple A. WWF games, Flair surgery.
  • May 10, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. WWF game, Buff.
  • May 8, 2000 - By Triple A. Rock, Goldberg, Tazz.
  • May 7, 2000 - By Big Ry. Hardcore Heaven.
  • May 6, 2000 - By Triple A. Tazz injury, ECW brawl.
  • May 5, 2000 - By Tim Brechlin. Goldberg, Lodi, WWF NY.
  • May 4, 2000 - By Big Ry. ECW game, Slamboree.
  • May 2, 2000 - By Triple A. Tazz injured, other injuries.
  • May 1, 2000 - By Triple A. Backlash, XFL, Bret Hart.
  • November 26, 1999 - By Ry.
  • June 26 - June 29, 1999 - By Triple A and Ry.
  • April 12 - April 15, 1999 - By Triple A and Ry.
    • NOTE: Archives from 1998-1999 have mostly been lost, unfortunately. :-(