HEAT GOING ON BETWEEN ANNOUNCERS IN WWE

There is said to be legit heat between Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker. Striker reportedly has a reputation for being an elitist, which is rubbing people the wrong way, as Michael Cole isn’t a fan of Striker’s either. There have been times that Striker wanted to prepare for a show with his broadcast partners but he irritates them so much that they go out of their way to avoid him until showtime.

BACKSTAGE UPDATE ON BATISTA'S CAREER WITH WWE

Batista’s status with WWE is still un-clear after he was expected to be finishing up this past week. Batista is now booked in the main event of May’s Over The Limit pay-per-view against John Cena and booked on WWE live events through June.

BACKSTAGE UPDATE ON VINCE MCMAHON AND FINLAY

Vince McMahon is said to be on a youth kick right now and up for pushing the younger talents in WWE. One veteran who is being affected by this is Finlay. Besides working the occasional live event match, Finlay’s role with the company from here on out will be mainly working backstage.

GOLDBERG INJURED? SHAWN MICHAELS , MARIA, MICKIE JAMES, SHELTON BENJAMIN ADDED TO ALUMNI SECTION

Bill Goldberg wrote the following on Twitter this weekend: “FYI….a torn rotator cuff seems to have halted my training a bit.”

Recent additions to WWE’s Alumni roster include Jim Neidhart, The British Bulldog, Maria, Mickie James, Katie Lea, Shelton Benjamin and Shawn Michaels

MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR WWE'S RETURN TO MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

* John Cena vs. Sheamus, Big Show vs. Jack Swagger, Undertaker/Kane vs. Punk/Gallows, Randy Orton vs. Edge, Hart Dynasty vs. Colons, Mark Henry vs. The Miz, Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston and Eve Torres, Beth Phoenix & Kelly Kelly vs. Maryse, Michelle McCool & Layla with special referee Santino Marella. MVP and The Bella Twins will also be appearing.