Hogan Engaged?, Piper Update, New WWE Hiring, Brisco's Return

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

? Roddy Piper is now back in Los Angeles working on developing a TV sitcom.

? Michael Altieri (Mikey Batts) was hired back as a WWE referee. Altieri had a developmental deal that he was released from 2006 and had pretty much retired from wrestling to pursue MMA which didn't work out for him. Batts is the cousin of former WWE and WCW star Billy Kidman.

? Gerald Brisco is said to be ready to return to work soon after suffering a series of strokes. As reported on earlier, Brisco suffered strokes and also discovered a hole in his heart that he was born with and lived with for more than 60 years before it became an issue. Brisco isn't believed to be returning to his old position as an agent due to the stress level and may instead be used as a recruiter for high level athletes for developmental, a position Jim Ross had while part of talent relations and something WWE has been criticized for ignoring over the last few years.

? Hulk Hogan and his girlfriend Jennifer McDaniel reportedly just got engaged. I am still unable to confirm that though.