Dolph Predicts When He Will Become World Champion, More On Lauren's Departure

— In an interview with the Holiday 2009 issue of WWE Magazine (available on newsstands as of today), Dolph Ziggler predicts when he will become a World Champion in WWE.

“Well, my first goal is winning the Intercontinental Championship,” Ziggler responded after being asked how long it will be before he hoists a World Championship above his head. “I’ve given myself six months to do it, and right now I’m nearing the five-month mark. After that, I plan to establish myself as the greatest Intercontinental Champion ever. A year and a half after that, I will become a World Champion.”

— As reported last week, Lauren Mayhew, the ECW ring announcer, has left World Wrestling Entertainment. She parted ways with the company after both sides were unable to come to terms on a new long-term contract. Vince McMahon is looking for someone to replace Lilian Garcia both as a ring announcer and someone who can sing the national anthem. One person said Mayhew’s heart was never into wrestling and that she’s leaving to pursue acting. (source: www.f4wonline.com)

— Beth Phoenix is today’s “Daily Diva” on WWE.com while Abraham Washington is the “Superstar of the Day.”

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