The Wipeout is indeed sounding pretty sick lately. I've been there twice recently, the 18th of October, and 25 November. On the 18th it was raining and the ride was on and off all day, nothing unusual.. except the ride seemed to be very "bland" i.e no really quick flips or unusual turns, It sounded really screechy, worse than usual. On the 25th it was closed for annual maintenance *cries* the water was drained, seats were off and it was pretty much in a zillion pieces all day. Earlier in the year, (7th July) Wipeout was working exceedingly well, it even did the little twists at the top, I went on it twice with no problems.
I seriously hope they do not remove it It is my favourite ride there, and it always draws in the crowds, even with the Claw close to it.