[Outsiders]

-- As seen in recent weeks, CM Punk has taken a lesser role on Friday Night SmackDown since dropping the World Heavyweight Championship to Undertaker at last month's Hell in the Cell pay-per-view, instead being placed in a program with perennial mid-card performer R-Truth after months of top-level feuds. While it would appear that he's been demoted, the company is looking to have him assist R-Truth for the time being by putting him over in hope that he reaches main event level status.

-- Fans will have the opportunity to meet Mickie James, Hornswoggle, Kofi Kingston, Melina, Christian and John Morrison today at Caroline's on Broadway in New York City (1626 Broadway, New York, New York). For more information on the event, visit www.RingsideFest.com.

-- Jim Ross has posted a blog on the WWE Universe website giving his predictions for this Sunday's Survivor Series pay-per-view.

-- WWE returns to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois on April 6th, 2010. Go to http://sportsentertainmentevents.tk or http://prowrestlingevents.webs.com for info about upcoming wrestling shows worldwide.