- Johnny Nitro's name was changed because many within WWE didn't feel like it was a serious enough name for a World champion. Vince McMahon felt people wouldn't take him seriously with such a gimmicky name like Johnny Nitro. Many people including ECW writers Dave Lagana and Dusty Rhodes, as well as WWE.com staffer Jen Hunt came up with suggestions for a new name. In the end, Vince chose the John Morrison name obviously because of the similarities between John and deceased rock legend Jim Morrison.

- As confirmed on RAW last night, King Booker will take on Jerry "The King" Lawler next week as RAW comes live from Tucson, Arizona.

Partial source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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