Jim Ross Says He's Not Broadcasting WrestleMania XXVI

— Jim Ross emphasized on Twitter, his WWE Universe blog and official website that he will not be calling WrestleMania XXVI. Instead, he will be attending the event strictly “as a fan.”

Official website: “There are no plans for me to broadcast the event at this time. I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and enjoying the weekend as a fan.”

WWE Universe: “This is officially a business trip but it’s much more than that. I am attending strictly as a fan for the first time that I can recall and I’m looking forward to it.”

Twitter: “Made travel 4 WMania. Going 2 enjoy it strictly as a fan. … Lots of folks asking about me going 2 Mania as a fan. I’m good w/ it. 4 date nites w/ the wife ain’t bad.”

This past night Monday night at Raw, word had gone around that Ross would be announcing the show alongside Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

— The cast of Hot Tub Time Machine were briefly removed from WWE.com’s list of upcoming Raw guest hosts but they’ve since been placed back. They are advertised to host the Raw following WrestleMania on March 29th.

— WWE returns to the Civic Center in Monroe, Louisiana on May 29th, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Tickets go on sale April 10th, 2010 at 10 AM. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)