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Jeff Hardy’s MySpace & Twitter Pages Taken Down

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— In the wake of Jeff Hardy’s 9/11 arrest for drug trafficking, the former WWE superstar’s MySpace and Twitter pages have been taken down.  Jeff posted a message on his Twitter the day of the arrest assuring fans that he would tell his side of the story and make a statement “later,” but now that his primary outlet for speaking to his fans is gone, we’ll see if that ever happens.

— It’s also worth noting that the Twitter account of Beth Britt, Jeff Hardy’s fiance, is still active, all the content has been removed. It appears they have shut the accounts down due to the attention stemming from Hardy’s arrest.

— There were rumors over the weekend that Matt Hardy had been sent home by WWE management. After speaking with a source within WWE, we can confirm those rumors are false. Matt was backstage at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings from Hamnilton, Ontario but was not used on television.

WWE CEO Linda McMahon Steps Down To Run For U.S. Senate

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WWE has announced Linda McMahon is leaving her post as Chief Executive Officer to begin her senate campaign:

WWE’s Linda McMahon Resigns to Run for U.S. Senate

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today announced that Linda McMahon has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer after announcing her candidacy for the United States Senate, representing the state of Connecticut. Vince McMahon assumes the duties of Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current position as WWE® Chairman. McMahon will be supported by the seasoned executive management team already in place and led by Chief Operating Officer and board member, Donna Goldsmith.

Notice how Linda says, “I’ve been in business for over 30 years. I was the CEO of a publicly-traded company that has created over 500 jobs right here in Connecticut” yet does not mention WWE by name. Let the distancing game begin!

Several mainstream media outlets are covering the story of Linda McMahon running for the United States Senate:

Associated Press | New York Times | Wall Street Journal | The Greenwich Post

Most of them are pretty neutral in the coverage, Politico.com says Linda will have a hard time escaping WWE’s marketing of sex and violence. Politico also includes a link to a YouTube video of Linda getting tombstoned by Kane on Raw from several years back, which you can see here.  That footage should make for some nice anti-Linda campaign videos.

Several Charges Against Kurt Angle Dropped, Assault Charge Still Pending

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TNA Champion Kurt Angle appeared in a Robinson Township, PA court on Tuesday morning and was found not guilty of harassing his ex-girlfriend, Trenesha Biggers (TNA Knockout Rhaka Khan). District Judge Carla Swearingen also dismissed charges of driving with a suspended license and posession of Human Growth Hormone (he had a valid prescription), which was inside his vehicle at the time of his arrest.

Biggers was present at the hearing but did not comment publicly afterward.

Angle still faces an assault charge against Biggers and will be back in court next month to defend himself. He maintains that he’s never physically harmed Biggers.

After leaving the courthouse, Angle spoke to the media and said, “I will continue to live my life by the law, as I always have.”  To watch video of Angle’s emotional comments to the media, visit <a href=”http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/video/20925703/index.html” target=new><b>ThePittsburghChannel.com</b></a>.

Jeff Hardy Court Hearing Scheduled For 9/30

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Jeff Hardy’s first court hearing stemming from his 9/11 arrest for drug trafficking will take place on Wednesday morning, September 30th. Here is a summary of the charges brought against the former WWE superstar:

  • Felony possession of cocaine.
  • Felony drug trafficking of opium
  • Two counts of felony possession with intent to redistribute a Schedule III drug
  • Maintaining a dwelling for drug use and/or distribution (also a felony)
  • Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

It’s worth noting that the drug trafficking charges brought against Hardy are a result of the sheer quantity of drugs found at his home. Should Hardy be able to provide a legitimate prescription for some or all the painkillers found, those charges could be reduced or dropped entirely.

The day of his arrest, Hardy promised to make a statement regarding the situation, but since then his comments have been limited to thanking his fans for their support on Twitter.

Next Week's Raw Host, Hell In A Cell Matches Announced

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— So far, the top matches for WWE’s next Pay-Per-View event, Hell in a Cell, will be rematches from Breaking Point. On Raw, guest host Trish Stratus announced new WWE Champion John Cena will defend against Randy Orton. Also, Degeneration X’s will face Legacy’s Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. Both matches will take place inside Hell in a Cell.

— Cedric the Entertainer will be the guest host for WWE Raw next Monday.

— The next 3-hour edition of WWE Monday Night RAW will take place on November 23rd in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Talent from all three WWE brands are expected to appear on the show

Next Week’s Raw Host, Hell In A Cell Matches Announced

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— So far, the top matches for WWE’s next Pay-Per-View event, Hell in a Cell, will be rematches from Breaking Point. On Raw, guest host Trish Stratus announced new WWE Champion John Cena will defend against Randy Orton. Also, Degeneration X’s will face Legacy’s Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. Both matches will take place inside Hell in a Cell.

— Cedric the Entertainer will be the guest host for WWE Raw next Monday.

— The next 3-hour edition of WWE Monday Night RAW will take place on November 23rd in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Talent from all three WWE brands are expected to appear on the show

Ric Flair To Wrestle Hulk Hogan This November In Australia

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Last week, it was announced that Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff are planning a tour of Australia in November. “Hulkamania: Let the Battle Begin” will feature many of the top free agents in pro wrestling today performing on four shows.

Some of the names set to appear include former WWE superstars Ken Anderson, Umaga, Rikishi, Orlando Jordan, Gangrel, Val Venis and the Godfather. Former WWE developmental diva Lacy Von Eric is also booked to appear. Several of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s friends are also rumored for the tour, including Diamond Dallas Page, Brutus Beefcake the Nasty Boys.

The biggest selling point, however, will be the opportunity to see two of the biggest legends in wrestling history returning to the ring to renew an old rivalry. It was rumored last week that Ric Flair was in negotiations to wrestle Hulk Hogan on at least one of the shows of the tour. According to PWInsider.com, a source close to Ric Flair has confirmed that the Nature Boy will indeed be coming out of retirement to wrestle Hulk Hogan on the tour.

It is unknown at this point how many times Hogan and Flair will wrestle on the four-show tour, however a chance to see Ric Flair “walk that aisle” once again and square off against Hulk Hogan is sure to draw fan interest down under.

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