Prosecutors hope to wrap up the drug case against professional wrestler Jeff Hardy this week.
A judge Monday was supposed to hear the results of a review of whether Hardy should be accepted into an inpatient substance abuse addiction program in lieu of jail time. However, the hearing was postponed because of scheduling conflicts with a civil case that needs to use the courtroom.
Assistant District Attorney Warren McSweeney said Judge James Webb put the case on stand-by, and Hardy is likely to be called back to court some time Thursday.
In April, Hardy's lawyer said his client was working with Moore County's Sentencing Services program to pursue a treatment program as an alternative to serving jail time.
At Hardy's last court hearing, Becky Carlson, the county's sentencing services administrator, told the judge Hardy was borderline in his need for a 28-day inpatient treatment program, though she had only formed an initial opinion...More?
source: fayobserver.com
June 27, 2011
Update on Jeff Hardy's Drug Case
Wrestling’s Greatest Tag Team Sign With ROH
ROH officials are excited to announce that the ROH World Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas & Shelton Benjamin, collectively known as Wrestling’s Greatest Tag Team, have signed their names on the dotted line and are officially under contract to Ring of Honor Wrestling!...More?
source: rohwrestling.com
WWE and MDA to Recognize Youth Volunteers
WWE and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced a summer initiative to recognize kids and teens, ages 6-17, who have demonstrated a significant commitment to MDA or supported those with muscular dystrophy or any of the 43 related diseases in MDA’s program.
“I am truly inspired by the dedication of volunteers who help individuals with muscular dystrophy persevere and overcome the challenges of this debilitating disease,” stated WWE Superstar Triple H®, Ambassador for MDA’s Make A Muscle, Make A Difference Campaign. “We hope this initiative will inspire young people across the United States to make a difference in lives of those affected by muscular dystrophy.”...More?
Rumor Mill - Triple H on the "Fast Track"
Wrestlezone.com is reporting that many wrestlers are watching what is being called "the fast track" WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has placed Triple H on, and many are wondering if WWE under HHH and Stephanie McMahon will be wrestler-friendly or an invitation for factions like The Kliq.
"HHH assigning Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman to developmental is a controversial move," a key WWE insider told us, "the jury is still out on how HHH will differ from Vince, or if WWE will be business as usual."
Rumor Mill - Kings of Wrestling Status with ROH
It was previously reported that the Kings of Wrestling (Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero) recently had a private try out with WWE officials. WWE officials were impressed, and extended the former Ring of Honor tag team champions contract offers. They also have offers on the table from Ring of Honor, and the company wanted all long-terms deals to be signed yesterday, so that future booking plans could be implemented. According to Dave Meltzer, it is believed the tag team did not sign with ROH, and the assumption was that they are leaning towards signing with WWE.
Impact Wrestling To Begin Taping Outside Impact Zone
According to Hulk Hogan via his twitter page Impact Wrestling is set to begin taping outside of the Impact Wrestling Zone in Orlando, Florida. The Hulkster tweeted "Can't wait till August and we start going on the road every other taping." This move to go into new markets has been considered by the company for some time.
This Day in Wrestling History
A federal court ruling allows the WWF(E) to move its programming from USA Networks to CBS/Viacom on TNN (now Spike TV).
June 27, 2000
June 26, 2011
This Day in Wrestling History
"The Original Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers dies of a stroke at age 71.
June 26, 1992
Mick Foley is named the new WWF(E) Commissioner by Linda McMahon.
June 26, 2000
June 25, 2011
Resolution to the Highspots vs. Ric Flair Lawsuit
The Highspots Facebook page has noted that TNA star Ric Flair's $35,000 judgment has been paid to the wrestling retailer, therefore Flair will avoid jail time.
"Whichever Angel pitched in the $ for him THANK YOU," reads the Highspots Facebook page post, seeming to imply that someone other than Flair paid the judgment.
Flair had an order issued for his arrest on May 25th, due to non-payment of a court settlement of $35,000 that Flair had to pay Highspots by June 27th, 2011, or he could have faced jail time.
source: wrestlezone.com
Chavo Guerrero Released
From WWE.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE SmackDown Superstar Chavo Guerrero as of today, June 25, 2011. We wish Guerrero the best in all future endeavors.
Chavo Guerrero Speaks Out On His Release
