The following are some news tidbits from Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter. You can obtain subscription information at WrestlingObserver.com

- Vince and Linda McMahon and WWE were honored with the Corporate Patriot Award which will be presented to them next month at the G.I. Film Festival in Washington, DC. WWE will also be one of the sponsors for the event.

- Jim Ross has suggested that the company move next year’s Hall of Fame ceremony to Friday night so there would be no timing problems. The USA Network could then air the special the following night.

- The plan going forward is to keep Ric Flair busy on the road representing the company. He will be doing media days as well as representing WWE at banquets and public functions.