WWE Delaying Network Announcement Again, Ex-WWE Star Having Hip Replaced, Maria Kanellis

- During Thursday's conference call for 2012 second quarter results, WWE Chairman and CEO, Vince McMahon, said he hopes to make an announcement concerning the WWE Network in three months. "I hope next quarter I will be making an announcement on our Network," McMahon said.

McMahon acknowledged a delay in announcing details on the WWE Network. He stated at the last conference call in May that he expected an announcement to be made "within the next three months."

- Jim Powers, who appeared for the World Wrestling Federation from 1984 to 1994, will undergo hip replacement surgery Thursday due to the years of abuse he put his body through while working in the professional wrestling industry.

- According to WrestlingFigs.com, Maria Kanellis will appear at T's Zone at the Enfield Square Mall 90 Elm St. Enfield, Connecticut on September 29 from from noon to 3:00 p.m. Call 860-756-6522 for more information.