Former WWE and TNA star Matt Hardy was arrested on 9/14 following a search warrant being executed on his home in Cameron, North Carolina, according to a statement issued by the Moore County Sheriff's office.
During the search, Deputies seized 20 vials of Anabolic Steroids, 1 "dosage unit of MDMA" (aka Ecstasy), $1,961.00 (which given the amount of money Hardy has made in his career, isn't surprising) as well as unnamed drug paraphernalia.
Hardy has been charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule III controlled substance (the steroids), possession of schedule I controlled substance (the Ecstasy), maintaining a place to keep controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Hardy is scheduled for a court appearance in this case on 9/29. He was released upon signing a statement that he would appear in court.
Yesterday, Hardy posted a Youtube video announcing he would be undergoing a three month rehabilitation program sponsored by WWE, which provides such services to formerly contracted talent.
Hardy has court dates scheduled for 9/28 in Moore County (the Driving While Impaired charge that led to his TNA dismissal), 9/29 in Moore County in regard to these new drug charges, a 10/11 court date in Wake County, NC (reckless driving charges), and 11/30 also in Wake County, NC for the Driving Under the Influence charge after being pulled over and arrested at the Raleigh airport.
source: pwinsider.com
September 20, 2011
Matt Hardy Arrested on Drug Charges Following Search of his Home
Linda McMahon Announces Second Senate Run
Linda McMahon officially announced her run for U.S. Senate for the state of Connecticut in 2012 just moments ago in Southington, CT at Coil Pro (a manufacturing company). McMahon focused on job growth in her speech and how she is a proven job creator in her time as CEO of WWE.
In discussing job growth and current economic woes, McMahon added, "I'm determined to not be just another critic for these problems. The American Dream is still alive and I'm proof."
The official website for Linda's campaign is Lindaforsenate2012.com.
This Day in Wrestling History
Happy Birthday to Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
September 20, 1951
Happy Birthday to Arn Anderson (Martin Anthony Lunde)
September 20, 1958
Shawn Michaels became the first ever "grand slam" winner in the history of the WWF(E) (Heavyweight, I.C., European, Tag)
September 20, 1997
Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna form D-Generation X.
September 20, 1997
Vince McMahon gave up the WWF(E) Heavyweight title and declared it vacant.
September 20, 1999
September 19, 2011
Linda McMahon Senate Announcement Confirmed
Linda McMahon will be announcing her candidacy for the Senate tomorrow morning at 10:30AM ET. at Coli Pro Machiney in Southington, Connecticut.
The Muppets Come to Raw on Halloween Night
To celebrate their first theatrical release in more than a decade – Disney’s "The Muppets," opening this Thanksgiving – the Muppets will step into the ring on the Oct. 31 WWE Raw SuperShow to mix it up with the Superstars in Atlanta.
In the new film, "The Muppets," the crew is on a mission to save the Muppet Theater from demolition. But before that, they'll have to save themselves from our Superstars!
What will happen when Kermit the Frog meets The Viper? Will the Divas make Miss Piggy flip with jealousy? Will Beaker be confused for Sheamus? On Halloween, it's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, because the Muppets are about to get Raw!
source: wwe.com
Paul Heyman Comments on the Triple H/CM Punk Match from NOC
Former ECW/WWE talent Paul Heyman gave his thoughts on the finish to the No DQ Triple H vs. CM Punk Night of Champions bout. He notes that those involved in the main event put on a "helluva show" and we should wait for the follow up tonight on RAW:
"I had to flip from watching Inglourious Basterds to see HHH vs CM Punk. Fill in your own punch line for that one, folks! I thought they (and all the others involved) put on one helluva show. It took 3 Pedigrees and a Jack Knife to beat Punk. I know a lot of people are pissed Punk got pinned, but if you're going to get beat, isn't that the way to do it?
As with everyone else, it's all in the follow-up (right, TNA?) ... let's see what they do tomorrow night on #Raw. Hey, I hashtagged #Raw! Ah, it's only been almost 5 years since I left. Maybe I've mellowed just a little. Nah"
source: wrestlingnewssource.com
