It is expected that Brian Adams and Brian Clark (Wrath) will be signing two year deals with WCW next week. The duo will be repackaged as a Demolition or Road Warriors gimmick. The rumors of the two heading to the WWF now appear to be false.

The Torch is reporting that Ken Shamrock told Vince McMahon and Jim Ross last week that he does not plan to return to a WWF ring anytime soon, and is instead training for a return to UFC/shoot-fighting. Shamrock could change his mind, but as of right now the WWF has not booked him, or even started to write him in, to any angles or programs. Shamrock wants to fight in UFC 2-3 times this year.

If you listened to WrestleTalk America last night, they said that Taz is not going to be at the Royal Rumble. They said it because it would be stupid for Taz to debut at the Rumble or even participate in it and then get thrown out. There is no chance that he will win it. The WWF want to work him as a "killer" wrestler who destroys his opponents, and look for him to start off by destroying Kurt Angle and his win streak.

WrestleTalk America also said that a lot of new talent will be heading into WWF and WCW soon. Sickboy and Reckless Youth are both training in one of WWF's three training districts and are doing very well. Look for them to debut soon.

WrestleTalk America said as of right now in the WWF booking sheets, it will be The Rock vs. HHH at WrestleMania. Originally, it was supposed to be Rikishi vs. HHH, but they did not want to push Rikishi as far as main-eventing WrestleMania, although he is very over. The Rock will indeed come out the winner, and the People's Champion.

The WWF decided to strip the title from the Big Show, becuase no matter what he did, he never really got over with the fans. The fans just dont like him as much as Rikishi or hate him as much as HHH. To say that Big Show will get the title again is accurate, but probably not for a while. If he does, it will probably be against The Rock, since the two have not feuded that much, which will turn Big Show

As many of you know, the WWF is very happy with Rikishi, and word backstage in the WWF offices, is that he himself was happy with his performance. The crowd on Smackdown was great, and he worked them well, especially at the high points of the match. The WWF is almost positive within the short future that Rikishi will have a belt around his waist. Although the world title most likely won't be that belt, an IC or European Reign is almost definite. They also feel that if he can carry the European belt, he can bring back feuds and heat with it.