— Undertaker is on the cover of the September 2008 issue of WWE Magazine. The headline reads: Inside The Deadman’s Lair – UNDERTAKER’S REVENGE – The Deadman’s Trap Is Set. And His Prey Will Pay. Also, Ashley Massaro was featured as a guest editor in the Music section of the magazine. The magazine should hit newsstands next week.

— Reigning WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool has posted a new blog on the WWE Fan Nation site talking about her title win at The Great American Bash. McCool wrote, “I came in this business from day one with people wanting to hate me (mainly from coming through the Diva Search … and I get that), people wanting to see me fail, people doubting me, people saying I’m undeserving and to that … I say thank you.” She also added, “I know that may sound crazy, but I thrive on proving people wrong. I love breaking down barriers and winning someone over. Hopefully I did that with at least one person on Sunday. Hopefully I made at least one person believe in me as a champion. Hopefully I made at least one person say, “Hey, Michelle does deserve that!” And if I didn’t, hopefully I will be given the chance to win more hearts soon.” {Faith, Heart and Soul (July 28. 2008)}

— Creative team member Ed Koskey is now the head writer of ECW, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. He joins Michael Hayes as head writer of Smackdown and Brian Gewirtz as head writer of Raw.

— As a reminder, WWE will be releasing the 20-event SummerSlam Anthology DVD box set this coming Tuesday.

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