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Update on Today's WWE Release and Bret Hart

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart underwent a successful right knee replacement operation earlier today in Calgary. Our best wishes go out to The Hitman and if you'd like to, you can send him well wishes at brethart.com.

- As noted earlier, WWE has released long-time TV producer Bruce Prichard, who had been with the company for most of the past 22 years. Prichard hasn't been at WWE's TV tapings over the past few weeks and people were told that he was on vacation. For what it's worth, Prichard has been close in the past with Jeff Jarrett and both men have had similar tragedies in their personal life with their wives having cancer.

WWE Makes a Release, ECW Rating, WWE Stock, More

The 11/25 edition of ECW on Sci-Fi did a 1.3 cable rating, rounded up from a 1.27. That is up from last week's 1.2.

- With an official report coming in saying the US economy is in recession, WWE stock closed at $10.62 today after reaching $10.60 earlier in the afternoon. The price dropped 8.7 percent from Friday's closing at $11.63.

- WWE has released a new Rey Mysterio "It's a 619 Thang" t-shirt.

- We have received word that longtime WWE producer Bruce Prichard has been released from the company. We are working on the details of the story, and will have more later today.

Another Match Added to Tonight's RAW

WWE has announced a Divas match for tonight's RAW from Washington, DC. The updated line-up:

* John Cena vs. Kane

* The Miz vs. Rey Mysterio

* Finlay vs. John Morrison

* Melina vs. Jillian Hall

Mickie James Talks About Life After WWE, SmackDown News

TVweek.com reports that WWE Smackdown has helped MyNetwork TV tighten the ratings war with the CW Network over the battle for 5th place in the network ratings. In the key demographic of adults 18-49, CW slipped from a 1.9 rating last November to a 1.0 rating this November. Meanwhile, MyNetwork is up 50% with a 0.6 overall rating in the demographic. The difference between CW and MyNetwork among 18-49 year old adults last November was a 1.5 rating. Now, the difference is only 0.4, mostly due to Smackdown switching networks.

- Four-time WWE Women's Champion Mickie James tells WWE.com that she is looking forward to expand her professional career beyond World Wrestling Entertainment. "If I was to accomplish anything outside of the continuous growth of my WWE career, it would be to star in at least one movie," Mickie said in a wwe.com Superstar 2 Superstar interview with Jessica Sutta of the Pussycat Dolls. "I have always dreamed of being a star on the big screen." When asked about the challenges of life on the road, James says staying upbeat is difficult, especially when she's worn out and fans want her attention. "I find it especially challenging when we come off a long tour and fly into town our fans are at the airport waiting for autographs," she said. "We are all exhausted and can't wait to get to our hotels." She added, But then I think if it weren't for their loyalty to us, we wouldn't be who we are today. Besides, I was once one of those."