Dos Caras Jr. hired by the WWE

-- WWE issued a survey to fans on their mailing list about a PPV where the Hell In The Cell would be used in all the matches, similar to the potential all-submission match PPV, and requested feedback on potential PPV names for the event:*WWE Hell In A Cell*WWE No Escape *WWE Lock Up *WWE Rage In A Cage

-- Chris Jericho has announced via Twitter that he’s finished vocals for his new Fozzy CD, saying "We finished them tonight and they sound awesome! I can't wait to hear this record."

-- After months of speculation about a possible deal, WWE has finally signed Dos Caras, Jr. to a contract, reports Superluchas.net.Under the terms of the deal, the former CMLL luchador is set to head straight to the main roster on a brand to be determined. Though he will retain proprietary rights over his name and gimmick, WWE will have full license to use his likeness for the three year contract.He has been relieved of all outstanding Mexican booking commitments, so he should be able to make his WWE debut shortly.

-- The following matches are confirmed for tonight's edition of WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

* Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

* The Great Khali vs. Dolph Ziggler

* Melina vs. Alicia Fox

* Edge vs. John Morrison

* R Truth & Cryme Tyme vs. Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas & Ricky Ortiz

* CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio


-- John Cena will be throwing the first pitch at the August 20th L.A. Dodgers game against the Chicago Cubs.

-- CM Punk is scheduled to host the Ultimate Men’s Fitness event on June 20th in Chicago, Illinois.

-- In an interview in the Times Of India today, Kane revealed that he was training for a totally different job before getting into wrestling, saying “I had studied to be a teacher, but never became one.” He also credits Undertaker for his success, saying “I wouldn’t have been where I am today if it wasn’t for him. He has helped me a lot.”

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- TNA Wrestling sources claim the company is definitely interested in Umaga (Eddie Fatu) and Mr. Kennedy (Ken Anderson), both of whom were released from WWE recently.TNA apparently sees money in a potential Samoa Joe vs. Umaga feud down the road.The 90-day no compete clauses of both Umaga and Kennedy expire about ten days from each other later this summer, so both could potentially join the company around the same time.A source close to Mr. Kennedy claims he's very much looking forward to joining TNA Wrestling, feeling he can be a top star in the company without restraints, such as those he felt he had while in WWE. Kennedy apparently felt he wasn't seen as a top star in WWE, but will be in TNA - and can be, if given the opportunity.

-- More bad news for WWE wrestler The Big Show. CourthouseNews.com reports that Paul Wight (Big Show) failed to reveal he owed the IRS $450,000, and now they have placed a lien on the home. The home is also part of the lawsuit.

-- During last night's broadcast of Raw in Canada, they ran commercials promoting the "Night of Champions PPV" in July, but nothing for "The Bash" which is the company's next PPV.

-- The current plan is for HHH and Randy Orton to have the last man standing match on RAW next week as promised last night, and then to have a rematch at The Bash PPV. Both matches are title matches.

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