- Its not a done deal, but WWE is once again looking at establishing a European territory. WWE has been contacting U.K. talent, giving them the impression that an European territory could be started in early 2008. It is believed promoter Len Davis will head the project, but he has been very tight lipped on the topic. Davis has been in talks with networks such as MTV, BBC, and the Wrestling Channel for a live TV show.
- The 8/10 Raw show drew a sellout crowd of 6,500 fans in Wildwood, NJ.
The 8/11 Raw show in Bethlehem, PA drew 4,000 fans, and a $130,000 gate.
The 8/11 Smackdown show in Bangor, ME drew 2,500 for a $80,000 gate.
The 8/12 Raw show in Kingston, RI drew 2,000. The 8/12 Smackdown show
in Portland, ME drew 3,500 fans.
- The original idea of Mr. Kennedy as Vince McMahon's illegitimate son dates back to 2006 when writer Dave Lagana pitched the suggestion in an attempt to get McMahon on Smackdown more often, and to give Mr. Kennedy a big push. At the time, McMahon nixed the idea. The storyline idea has been batted around several times this year.
As part of the Mr. McMahon death storyline, an idea was pitched that would have had McMahon leave his estate to his secret son, Mr. Kennedy.
- Former X-Division champion Samoa Joe has been telling people that he would rather accept an entry level WWE contract (believed to be $50,000 per year), rather than resigning with TNA. Joe is not happy in TNA, and doesn’t want to stay with the company when his current contract expires.
- The original booking plan for Hard Justice was for Ron "The Truth" Killings to return to TNA upset about the hiring of Adam "Pacman" Jones, which would have resulted in a brawl between the two.
