Not only did Matt Hardy suffer a partially torn PCL in his left knee while working overseas, he pulled his groin on his left side, while overcompensating for his knee injury. Hardy wrote in his diary on his MySpace page that he underwent acupuncture where 10 or 12 needles were stuck in his lower abdomen, Read more about Matt Hardy Suffers A Groin Pull Overseas, Working Through Two Painful Injuries[…]

— The latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated has an article examining Randy Orton, which notes his smoking habit. The article suggests he could improve his stamina in the ring if he quit the habit. They wrote: “He’s always had an impressive physique but only recently got serious about doing more intensive cardiovascular training. Quitting Read more about Orton's Smoking Habit and Behavioral Problems Examined, Tribute To The Troops[…]

— WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool has a new blog on the WWE Universe site. Once again, she makes note of people saying and writing negative things about her. “It’s not easy to filter out all the negative things people say and/or write about you,” McCool wrote. “It’s not easy to go down the road Read more about WWE Bans Michelle McCool's Finisher, Responds To "Haters"; GAB Location, Maria[…]

— Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus has a blog talking about reaching her goal of the fans raising $5,000 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Overall, $5,325 was raised.”Combining the online contributions with the funds we received at the holiday party at Stratusphere (as well as funds sent via the mail to the studio) the Read more about Trish Stratus Update, WWE Hall of Famer Flying In For Raw, Wrestling Cartoons[…]

— For an article on The Sun, WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston named his picks for “Wrestler of the Year,” “Best Entrant To The WWE,” “Favourite Feud of 2008,” “Most Memorable Moment,” as well as “Best Non-WWE Wrestler.” His pick for “Best Non-WWE Wrestler” of the year goes to none other than TNA Superstar Kurt Angle. Read more about Kofi Kingston Wants To Wrestle A TNA Star, WWE Featured On Countdown Show[…]

— To sell the storyline from last night’s RAW that Stephanie McMahon fired Chris Jericho, his WWE.com profile has been taken down. — Does WWE love New York? Celebrity gossip site MediaTakeOut.com is reporting Tiffany “New York” Pollard (of VH1’s “I Love New York” and “Flavor of Love”) is training to be a pro wrestler Read more about Update On Jericho's Firing, VH1's "New York" To WWE? Last Week's Firings[…]

source: PWInsider.com — For a number of weeks there had been talk of adding DH Smith to Randy Orton’s Legacy faction, but those plans have cooled off after the twist with Vince McMahon and Orton on last Monday’s Raw. Officials were looking to call up Smith and his tag team partner TJ Wilson to SmackDown, Read more about DH Smith On The Backburner Again, Hulkamania Turns 25, Dolph Ziggler[…]

As reported earlier, Dianna Lynn Moody, wife of Bill Moody (a.k.a. Paul Bearer), died Saturday night in her sleep. The former WWF manager posted a blog regarding her passing. “Dianna Lynn Moody, my bride of 30-years, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday night, January 31st. She had two valiant battles with breast cancer, followed Read more about Former WWE Manager Paul Bearer Comments On The Death Of His Wife[…]

RAW this week starts with a hearse backing into the backstage area next to a production truck. Music and pyro. King and Cole say there will be a funeral for Mr. WM tonight. Also, Big Show will face off with Cena later in the show. Melina’s music and all the face Divas come out to Read more about RAW Report 3/30/09 Dallas, Texas[…]

sources: PWInsider.com, Wrestling Observer Newsletter — The March issue of Playboy has been released and the preview section for next month’s issue makes no mention of a WWE Diva gracing the cover of the magazine. For the first time since 2002, it looks there will be no Playboy connection for WrestleMania’s synergy this year. — Read more about Latest On WWE & Playboy, Ashley Massaro, WWE's New Marketing Strategy[…]