Jeff is having a bad week/ WWE Superstars on Larry King

Triple h, John Cena, Vince Mcmahon, Floyd Mayweather, and The Big Show will all be on Larry King Wednesday night @ 9:00 PM on CNN.

Jeff Hardy is having a terrible week. He was suspended. He lost his IC title, his MITB spot, and now, his home. Jeff Hardy's North Carolina home burned down on Saturday. No one was home at the time and no one was harmed.

CM Punk/Carlito Backstage Heat

Courtesy of Wrestlezone.com:

At a RAW brand house show in Louisville on March 1st, Carlito came out to do an interview wearing a CM Punk shirt with his face cut out of the shirt. Carlito basically said that he cut the face out because he was out of toilet paper. It was done in Louisville because Punk is either based there or was based there. Also, Punk never came out to confront him as they're on different touring brands, so they're not building any angle. It's said to be a receipt over some bad blood the two have regarding something to with WWE Diva Maria Kanellis. Punk at one time (not anymore) dated Maria and Carlito supposedly hit on her openly backstage right in front of CM Punk at times. Carlito was able to get away with the house show incident because he is currently in good standing with officials after he agreed to not leave the company back in December. Carlito was promised that he'd be used better if he decided against leaving. His standing also explains Carlito landing a spot in the Money in the Bank match. Punk has some detractors backstage, so Carlito was able to get away with doing this even though it was quite unprofessional of him to air out some dirty laundry when they're not building an angle off of it.

WWE Diva, Melina speaks to phillyBurbs.com. When asked about Playboy, Melina replied, "I always tell people that I’ll never say never because I don’t want to be one of those girls that one day does it and everyone says, “She said she’d never do it.” I’ll never say never but at this point in time I wouldn’t do it because I’d find it weird to have my family open up the magazine, or have somebody go up to my family, “Here’s your daughter.” That’d just be weird. Right now I want people to see me as Melina. I don’t want to be known as that girl who stripped in Playboy. I have a lot to show the world other than that." On the subject of Batista, "He doesn’t hide anything, and he didn’t say as much as he would have said, and for reasons I guess? But in his way, he put the most important people in his life in that book, and that’s his way of saying that I’m an important person in his life," Melina said.

Matt Hardy writes on his blog:
"I know two people of different genders who are in a dilemma at this time. One of these individuals I am extremely close with-the other one I used to be. The thing that worries me is that they’re both playing around in the deep water and can’t swim. I can swim."


He posted the blog a few hours after WWE had announced the suspension of his brother Jeff, and many people believed that is who he was talking about, especially considering that he said he's really close with the person in question. Additionally, it was reported the day before that Ashley Massaro had been sent home from a Raw taping a few weeks ago after showing up in "bad shape" at the catering area. So some people believed that he was talking about her when he said that the person in trouble was of a different gender, not to mention that he used to be close with the individual. Of course, Ashley & Matt were involved in a relationship during her first few months in the company. Regarding the paragraph causing the confusion, he wasn't talking about Jeff, nor Ashley. He was talking about a former couple he knows. He wrote: "This paragraph is about a former couple, one of my close friends, and her ex. Neither one of them can seem to move on (swim) from their bad relationship experiences with one another. It’s really adversely affected their personal lives and they’re both metaphorically "drowning" in the "ocean" of negativity, sorrow, and pity. Through my own personal experiences, I’ve learned how to "swim" away from an unhealthy relationship to avoid doing personal and career damage to myself (Although I had to learn the hard way in 2005). When Eulogy by Tool randomly played on my iTunes, it was ironic caused I had just told my friend earlier that she should "bury the relationship" once and for all." Matt then comments on Jeff and Ashley in the following paragraph:

"The reason I deciphered this portion of my cryptic blog was to put an end to some of the "interpretations" that the IWC have made. Several people have speculated that the male in Article C was my brother, Jeff Hardy, which isn’t true. As unfortunate as the situation is concerning Jeff, I’m not worried about his health or well-being in the slightest. I know my brother will be absolutely fine even though he has suffered a career setback. Jeff is one of the best human beings I know, regardless of the fact that he’s my brother. One of the names I saw circulating around as the female was Ashley Massaro, which is now obviously inaccurate as well. Although I do see how people could misinterpret my words, given one of my statement-"One of these individuals I am extremely close with-the other one I used to be." Ashley is a awesome girl who I wish nothing but the best for. I wanted to address these misinterpretations so that the spreading of any untrue rumors originating from my "cryptic blog" would immediately cease."

Quick News

Source: Wrestlezone.com:

WWE.com has an interview up featuring Rich Christensen of the Speed Channel's "Pinks" show and Tommy Dreamer. During the interview Dreamer admits to suffering a hairline fracture in his leg and continuing to wrestle on it because he didn't realize that he was injured.

CNN has a video now online of Vince McMahon and Larry King squaring off in a match in an animated video courtesy of the WWE Raw vs. SmackDown 2008 video game. As noted earlier, WWE has been bumped from tonight's episode of Larry King Live. Instead, CNN.com confirms that Larry King will interview "Dr. Laura" about former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's prostitution scandal. Hours later, King announced that he may have the WWE on his show sometime next week.

The Daytona Beach-News Journal continues their coverage of WrestleMania with another Q & A with Jim Ross.

Deuce, Domino, Cherry, and Val Venis will be in Nashville, Tennessee this weekend with the WrestleMania Fan Axxess tour. The festivities will be set up at the Opry Mills Mall Entertainment Court on Saturday and Sunday.

During an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live, Kim Kardashian stated she would be appearing at WrestleMania 24 during the BunnyMania Lumberjack Match along with Snoop Dogg.

World Wrestling Entertainment's "Greatest Superstars of WrestleMania" production will be shown in Carmike Cinema theatre chains this weekend. The production will also be released on DVD through Wal-Mart.

The following was issued on ROHwrestling.com: "Forget about the Monday Night Wars, the Thursday Night War is here TONIGHT. ROH and TNA will be going head-to-head on cable TV. ROH "Rising Above" featuring the Nigel McGuinness vs. Austin Aries main event that everyone is calling a match of the year candidate will air tonight at 9pm on iN DEMAND. If you have The DISH Network you can see it today on DISH's All Day Ticket. TNA "Impact!" airs on Spike TV tonight at 9pm featuring Karen Angle's bombshell announcement. Relive the days of the TV wrestling war (well, at least for one night) and compare the products for yourself."

The special extra on the WWE No Way Out 2008 DVD will be the backstage segment where Shawn Michaels congratulates Ric Flair on his victory over Ken Kennedy.

Stacy Keibler is putting all her wrestling memorabilia on sale on eBay. She's selling dresses, skirts, shoes, boots lingerie and bikinis.

Lita was interviewed on radio station Y101 (Richmond, VA) this morning. The hosts kept asking her about her personal life but she was having none of it. When they asked her if she was still dating Edge, she said that even if she was, she wouldn't tell us because she learned her lesson last time. She sounded very uncomfortable and did not want to talk about wrestling at all. When asked about Jeff Hardy's suspension, Lita said that she hadn't heard about it yet but "it sucks". She refused to answer whether Jeff uses drugs. Afterwards, the hosts ragged on her and said she was a bad interview guest.

From what I understand, Jeff Hardy is now in rehab. The word we are getting is that Hardy was denying he had a problem and was rejecting the idea of going to rehab. Apparently Hardy has been having a drinking problem. This is just what I (Ryan Clark) have heard and I'll keep you posted as I get more. I was hesitant to post this so take it for what it's worth.

PhillyBurbs.com has an interview up with WWE Diva Melina. When asked whether she was surprised when Batista went public about their relationship, Melina said, "Kind of yes and kind of no. Like, I was surprised to see it but knowing him, he wears his heart, he'll tell people how he feels. He doesn't hide anything, and he didn't say as much as he would have said, and for reasons I guess? But in his way, he put the most important people in his life in that book, and that's his way of saying that I'm an important person in his life."

Regarding the Georgia State Senate passing Senate Bill 413 (that dealt with professional wrestling), the bill was amended to keep professional wrestling from the strict state regulations. The bill largely focuses on regulating mixed martial arts and ultimate fighting in the state as they will be regulated by the Georgia Boxing Commission. There was a separate section added to the bill for professional wrestling.
The only thing that Senate Bill 413 will require out of professional wrestling events in the state of Georgia is that all wrestlers and promoters must have a license to work. Wrestlers will not be subject physicals and drug tests or fall under the strict regulations that MMA and boxing will be subject too.

ECW Diva Lena Yada is apparently injured. There's a picture circulating online in which she is seen wearing a cast on her right arm.

Five wrestlers from Ohio Valley Wrestling debuted for Florida Championship Wrestling at Tuesday's show. Justin LaRouche lost to Gabe Tuft, Shawn Spears (from OVW) & Johnny Curtis beat Sinn Bowdee & Kafu, Charles Evans beat Sheamus, Mighty Mikey & Colt Cabana (from OVW) beat Heath Miller & Jack Gabriel, & Milena Roucka teamed up with Nicole Bella in her FCW debut, losing to Nattie Neidhart & Victoria Crawford.

Triple H and Shane McMahon will be guest speakers at Friday’s ceremony to honor Vince McMahon with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony will take place in Hollywood, California at 11:30 AM Pacific Time.

Updated WRESTLEMANIA 24 card/ Smackdown spoilers

Here are the Spoilers for Friday's Smackdown (courtesy of wrestlezone.com):

We are told that they accidentally turned the ring over while changing out the ECW stuff for SmackDown's setup. Tony Chimel and referees were said to be responsible. I was told it was hilarious. - There are two rows of tires in the center of the ring. - We are told that there is something that looks like potato sacks at ringside. Jonathan Coachman and Michael Cole are now at their positions ringside. WWE SmackDown (Air date 3/14):

The show opens with the Divas Swimsuit competition. Eve Torres, Cherry, Maryse, Victoria, and Michelle McCool are all featured. Maryse is voted off by the fans through their text messages. Michelle McCool wins an obstacle course with the remaining WWE divas. The obstacle course was said to be extremely dumb as the divas had to run through the tires in the ring, complete a potato sack race, and jump a small wall.

A Ric Flair/Shawn Michaels promo

WWE shows a promo for tonight's match between Batista and MVP for the U.S. Championship in a no holds barred match.

Big Show d. Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore in a handicap match. Big Show pinned Shannon Moore. After the match Big Show tossed Wang out of the ring.

It is announced that WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison and The Miz will face off against one another in a WrestleMania Money in the Bank ladder match qualifier.

John Morrison d. The Miz in a Money in the Bank ladder qualifying match for WrestleMania. I was told the crowd was not too involved during the match. It should also be noted that Jeff Hardy's picture was removed from the MITB graphic.

United States Champion Montel Vontavious Porter d. Batisa in a No Holds Barred match to retain the title. This match was given significant amount of time. There was a lot of chairs used throughout. MVP was able to get the pin after Umaga came out and hit Batista with a Samoan Spike.

Chuck Palumbo & The Great Khali d. Kane & Jamie Noble Khali pinned Noble after a chokeslam to get the win for him and Palumbo.

Edge, Zack Ryder, curt Hawkins, & Chavo Guerrero d. Ric Flair & Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match. Flair gets a monster pop from the live Chicago crowd. Vickie Guerrero comes out and says that ECW Champion Chavo Guerrero will join Edge, Ryder, and Hawkins and the match will be 4-on-2. Michaels got caught in the rope for several minutes as all six men are in the cage. Flair is busted open early in the match. Michaels and Flair both locked Figure Four leglocks on Edge and CM Punk at the same time, which I was told was a very cool spot. Eventually the lights went out and the Undertaker appeared. He cleans up but Edge is able to escape for the win. Undertaker points up to the WrestleMania sign.

Vickie Guerrero re-appears and says now it's Big Show vs. Undertaker. This could be a dark match forthcoming. (6) Undertaker d. World Heavyweight Champion Edge. It started as Big Show vs. Undertaker. Big Show was dominating early but left the ring when Edge came out and instructed Big Show to leave. Undertaker ended up hitting a Tombstone on Edge to get the victory.

Jeff Hardy has been suspended at won't be appearing in Wrestlemania's Money in the Bank match. Here is the updated Wrestlemania card:

Triple Threat match for the WWE title:
Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Triple H

World Heavyweight title match:
Edge (c) vs. The Undertaker

Big Show vs. Floyd Mayweather

Batista vs. Umaga

Money In The Bank Ladder Match
Confirmed thus far: Ken Kennedy vs. Chris Jericho vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Carlito vs. MVP vs. CM Punk vs. John Morrison

Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels

Lumberjill match:
Maria and Candice Michelle vs. Beth Phoenix and Melina

Belfast Brawl:
Finlay vs. JBL

Raw/SmackDown/ECW 24-Man Battle Royal - Winner gets a ECW Championship shot later that night against Chavo Guerrero

ECW Championship match:
Chavo Guerrero vs. The winner of the #1 contender's battle royal