WWE is returning to a “12 PPVs per year” format this year – and with that change, the company is reviving the defunct No Way Out event that used to be the final show before WrestleMania. WWE No Way Out 2012 takes place on June 17th from East Rutherford, New Jersey and will feature steel cage matches with stipulations.

The official synopsis for the upcoming DVD release of WWE No Way Out 2012 reads:

“After a three year hiatus, WWE No Way Out is back and recharged! The annual pay-per-view that became notorious for its brutal, main event Steel Cage Matches gets reincarnated, but this time the Superstars of WWE will take the thematic event a step further, as they find new and innovative ways to prevent opponents from escaping. All stipulations in place, which may include Lumberjack, Strap, Chain, Steel Cage, Handcuff Matches or more will ensure no respite from the chaos inside the ring.”

— WWE has a three-hour Raw SuperShow scheduled for June 11 at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the final show before No Way Out on June 17 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A three-hour Raw is also scheduled for April 23. (thanks to Devin Cutting)

— Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash will participate in an autograph together on May 19 at the Frank & Son Collectible Show in 19649 San Jose, City of Industry, California. Additional details will be released soon.

— Jerry Lawler appears for USA Championship Wrestling on April 7 at the Old Burns Gym in Burns, Tennessee. The event begins at 8:00 p.m.

— Zack Ryder is the latest WWE Superstar to try out Diamond Dallas Page’s yoga program DDP Yoga (available at www.ddpyoga.com). Other WWE talent utilizing the fitness workout include Chris Jericho, Curt Hawkins, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Mick Foley, Santino Marella, The Miz, Titus O’Neil and William Regal.

— Layla made her return to in-ring competition at a non-televised Florida Championship Wrestling event on Thursday night. Alongside babyface Audrey Marie, they defeated Paige and Sofia Cortez. She had been sidelined since May due to tears of both her Anterior cruciate and Medial collateral ligaments, which required surgery.

Layla received high marks from FCW officials for her performance as she displayed a series of Lucha style moves. She had been working very hard in recent weeks in preparation for her squared circle return.

— Today is The Undertaker’s birthday as he turns 47 years old. While his age has been disputed over the years, FamilyTreeLegends.com says he was born on March 24, 1965. Furthermore, the official website of Stephen Pool Waltrip High School in Houston, Texas says he graduated from the school in 1983.

— Tickets for the 25th Annual SummerSlam, which will be held Aug. 19 at Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center, went on sale Saturday. Also on-sale: Tickets for No Way Out, to be held June 17 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

source: PWInsider.com

– WWE’s upcoming No Way Out pay-per-view on June 17th from the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ will feature an “all cage matches” format, much like TNA’s annual Lockdown event. It remains to be seen whether WWE will build up feuds that are developed & mature enough to warrant a cage match. No Way Out will be facing stiff competition on pay-per-view that weekend, with the big Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen rematch rumored to be taking place the night before from Brazil in an 80,000 person stadium.

– Last week on RAW, the Undertaker made a mistake during his promo, stating that WrestleMania takes place on April 21st. Virtually nobody said anything about it backstage, but there was a feeling that anybody else without the Undertaker’s locker room clout would have gotten heat for the mistake.

– WWE plans to call up several wrestlers from developmental in the months after WrestleMania 28. Among the top prospects at FCW who are ready for a spot on the main roster are Seth Rollins, Dean Amborse, Damien Sandow and Husky Harris. No word yet on who will be the first to debut on WWE television, but it’s worth noting that WWE plans to debut them one at a time once there is a storyline in place for each wrestler.

– Another talent at Florida Championship Wrestling who is seen as having big potential is Shaul Guerrero, the daughter of Vickie and the late Eddie Guerrero. While several of the women at developmental have showed up for tryouts knowing nothing about wrestling, Guerrero stands out for her great attitude, ability to take criticism and learn from mistakes as well as her ability to cut promos and alter her character when needed.

• HOT Pictures of Shaul Guerrero – Vickie & Eddie’s Daughter

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

– WWE.com has a new video up featuring Chris Jericho, filmed right after Jericho the the world that CM Punk’s sister is a drug addict. Jericho declared war on CM Punk, saying this is real and nothing is off limits. Jericho said everything he’s revealed about Punk’s family is the truth and you’re not crossing the line if you’re speaking the truth.

– Speaking of Jericho, he’s got a busy day on Wednesday. He will be appearing on the Opie & Anthony Show in the morning and Jimmy Fallon’s late night show.

– WWE retuns to the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York for a Supershow on June 18th. The pre-sale password is WWELONGISLAND.

– Chris Jericho will be appearing on the Opie & Anthony Show and the Jimmy Fallon show on Wednesday.

– WWE Hall of Famer Sunny was backstage visiting at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings from Newark, NJ. She will be in attendance for WrestleMania 28.

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

– The newly launched WWE.com features an updated 2012 pay-per-view event schedule and No Way Out is listed as taking place before SummerSlam. The event will take place on July 15 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Money In The Bank was scheduled for that night but it will instead take place on June 18 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

– The April 2012 issue of WWE Magazine is the “ultimate guide” to WrestleMania XXVIII and features John Cena, CM Punk, The Undertaker, Randy Orton and Sheamus on the cover. The photo used for The Undertaker is two to three years old.

– WWE.com has updated their profile on Brodus Clay’s dancer Naomi with all new pictures. However, she, nor Cameron Lynn, are listed as members of either Raw or SmackDown.

– The term “#NewWWEcom” was a trending topic on Twitter shortly after the relaunch of WWE.com on Sunday.

– WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will appear at the July 27 Frederick Keys game taking place at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick, Maryland. Details are available here.