Extreme Rules 2012 pay-per-view in Chicago, pre-sale tomorrow

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Extreme Rules pay-per-view next year will be held at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, the site of tonight's Monday Night RAW.

An Internet-only pre-sale will be held tomorrow, December 27, starting at 10AM CST and will run till Friday, December 30, at 10PM CST. Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 4.

A pre-sale password will be given out to the fans attending tonight's Monday Night RAW. Extreme Rules takes place on April 29.

 

Jericho says "he's done" with WWE, tells fans to "deal with it"

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Former WWE Undisputed champion Chris Jericho wrote on Twitter that he's done with WWE after replying to a fan's question on the social network website.

"Deal with it," Jericho wrote, adding that he's so sick of all the wrestling questions that he's not going to answer any of them anymore from now on.

Jericho is rumored to be the one behind the mystery videos on RAW that have been playing for the past few weeks. The last video showed the name Chris crossed out on a notebook. Whoever the mystery Superstar is will be revealed on the first RAW of 2012 on January 2.

 

Christmas holidays over for WWE Superstars and Divas

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Christmas holidays are over, at least for the WWE Superstars, Divas, and crew, as everyone is back on the road today.

Between today and Friday there will be a total of 9 live events including two television tapings, one tonight for RAW, and one tomorrow for Smackdown.

On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, two live events will be held each day, one from the RAW roster and the other from the Smackdown brand.

The weekend is free however on Monday it's back to business as usual with normal touring schedule resuming.

Roofing company in fight against Cena over $15,000 of unpaid bills

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

TMZ is reporting that a roofing company has managed to obtain a lien against John Cena for works they carried out at his Florida home.

The company is claiming that Cena did not pay them the $15,214.92 he owes them for all the work and the lien will enable them to go after other assets owned by Cena if the former WWE champ doesn't pay up.

TMZ says that they have contacted Cena's representatives but they did not return the calls.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Wrestling-Online.com

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Dear wrestling viewers.

Wrestling Online along with all the staff here at Wrestling-Online.com would like to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!

There will be some big changes next year for the website, mainly the newsletter. Hopefully everyone will like it but we have to keep up with the times and technology so the first order of business will be switching to HTML instead of plain text. If you're set in Yahoo Groups to receive the newsletter in text you might want to switch to HTML. We kept plain text for all these years to accommodate everyone and every device. But it will be 2012 and I'm sure that everything supports HTML nowadays.

So with that said, keep checking the website and our social media websites for the news for the next two weeks. Safe holidays to everyone.

Hulk Hogan's Xbox video game gets worst of the year award

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Hulk Hogan's video game for the Xbox console titled Hulk Hogan's Main Event was named by the Official Xbox Magazine as the worst video game of 2011.

In its review, the mag labeled the game atrocious for being the least interactive Kinect game released to date, for wasting a great idea, and for "taking up precious landfill space that could've been filled with something more pleasant, like hazardous waste." Ouch!

The shots didn't stop there however as the review says that even if this game was just $5 as an XBLA download, it would still have taken the title but at $50, "it's the financial equivalent of being smashed in the head with a steel chair."

The video game is not related to TNA at all.

 

SummerSlam 2012 travel packages announced

                                

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

WWE announced their SummerSlam travel packages for next year with prices ranging from $682 to $1,075 for a single person.

The platinum and gold packages will each contain a SummerSlam ticket, Axxess ticket, private autograph session with WWE Superstars and three nights accommodation at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. The difference between the two packages is that the platinum contains ringside seats with the collectible chair while the gold has seating within Level 100 sections.

Each package can take up to a maximum of four individuals with the prices reduced more depending on how many people will be in your party.

SummerSlam takes place at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, on August 19, 2012. For more information on the travel packages you can go to WWE.COM.

Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman arrested in Tampa, Florida

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Sean 'X-Pac' Waltman was arrested on Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, and was charged twice for possession of controlled substances and also for possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was released from custody after he posted a $2,150 bond an hour after the arrest at 2PM. Waltman was busted with Hydromorphone, a pain reliever drug.

You can check out his mug shot below.

Del Rio sidelined for a few weeks with groin injury

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Former WWE champion Alberto Del Rio will not be appearing at upcoming live events after he suffered a groin injury during this week's Monday Night RAW.

PWInsider reported earlier that Del Rio was carried out by trainers following his involvement on the show but was expected to be okay. Del Rio was also pulled from the upcoming RAW in Chicago on Monday as well.

IMPACT Wrestling TV report for 12/22/2011

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Bobby Roode and Bully Ray come to the ring and Roode talks about how he loves this time of year and he wishes everyone a Merry Christmas. Roode says that he hopes that everyone loves the Christmas gift that him and Ray gave last week.

Roode wants Sting to come to the ring so Sting can suspend him. Instead of Sting, Jeff Hardy comes to the ring but he does not go into the ring with Ray and Roode. Jeff says that it isn't about Roode and Sting, but it is about him and Roode.

There will be no suspension because Hardy says that he will win the title in three weeks at Genesis. Hardy tells Roode and Ray that they will be facing Jeff and a partner of his choice in a tag match (street match)

Hardy's tag team partner comes out and it is Sting, dressed in the face paint. Sting says that Hardy is loved all over the world and it would be an honor to be Hardy's partner.

(MATCH ONE - WILD CARD TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT) RVD and Daniels vs AJ Styles and Kazarian: Daniels acted like a fool in this match and RVD kicked him into a roll-up by Kaz. Winners: AJ Styles and Kazarian.

(MATCH TWO - BEST OF THREE MATCHES, MATCH TWO) Tony Nese vs Zema Ion: Zema Ion had Nese put away with his finisher but went to do it again and after a casual pin attempt, Nese rolled Zena Ion up for the win. Winner: Zena Ion.

Madison Rayne goes to the ring in a referee shirt. She says that before Karen Angle was fired, Karen made Madison the new Vice President of the Knockouts Division. She calls Tara and Miss Tessmacher to the ring and when they come out, Madison tells Tara and Miss Tessmacher they must fight each other, with Madison Rayne as special referee.

(MATCH THREE) Tara vs Miss Tessmacher: Madison yells at both of them that she'll fire both if they don't fight. They start the match but eventually both attack Madison. This match is ruled a no-contest.

James Storm came to the ring to talk about Kurt Angle. Storm tells Angle that there are two places where Kurt can find him: either with the fans or at a bar.

Storm talks about how their match was like a football game. They show a video of Kurt Angle in Leathersport, Tennessee. Angle is dressed like a cowboy. Angle spits beer in a waitress' face and told Storm where he would be. He also told Storm, "Sorry about your damn luck."

(MATCH FOUR - WILD CARD TAG TOURNAMENT MATCH) Shannon Moore & Anarquia (with Rosita and Sarita) vs ODB and Eric Young : Shannon Moore deserted his partner mid match. Sarita and Rosita distract the ref, ODB hits a low blow to Anarquia and EY rolls him up for the win. Winners: Eric Young and ODB.

They show more footage of Kurt Angle at the bar in Tennessee and he attacks more people and he drops a Christmas tree on those people.

(MAIN EVENT - STREET FIGHT) Bully Ray and Bobby Roode vs Sting and Jeff Hardy: It's a real brawl going all around the ring. Ray and Roode set up a table in mid ring. They try to put Hardy through the table but Sting saves him. Stinger splash to both Roode and Ray. Sting puts Ray in a scorpion death lock but Roode breaks it up.

Sting and Hardy set up the table close to one corner of the ring. Hardy gets another table from under the ring. They put Roode on one table and with Sting holding Roode down, Hardy goes to the top rope and hits a swanton bomb onto Roode and through the table. Hardy pins Roode for the win. Your winners: Sting and Jeff Hardy


TNA: GENESIS 01/08/2012

Matches signed so far:

TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: BOBBY ROODE VS JEFF HARDY

MONSTER BALL MATCH: ABYSS VS BULLY RAY (If Abyss loses, he must rejoin Immortal)

Brock Lesnar makes it on Business Week's Power 100 list

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Brock Lesnar made it to Business Week's Power 100 - a list of the 100 most powerful athletes - ranking in the ninety sixth place.

The 32 year old UFC Heavyweight champ has three major sponsors supporting him - Wildlife, Jack Links and Dymatize Nutrition.

The write up on the site explaining why he's on the list says, "Why he's on the list: The professional wrestler-turned-WWE showman, took a hiatus from wrestling in '04-'05 to play football, only to return to fighting in the form of MMA. He is currently the UFC heavyweight champion and is an ideal fit for companies trying to get in touch with their tougher side."

The list was topped by golf player Tiger Woods

Brock Lesnar's biography book out in stores nationwide today

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Brock Lesnar's biography book "Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival" has been released in all book stores nation wide today.

Co-written by his personal friend Paul Heyman, the book features 224 pages of wrestling and mixed martial arts stories, covering his rise through the WWE ranks, becoming the WWE champion, quitting the multi-million dollar contract and joining the UFC where he won the UFC Heavyweight title in his third fight.

"In the end, Brock holds nothing back. A revealing, raw, and ultimately redemptive tale of Brock's determination and domination, DeathClutch is the untold true story of becoming one of life's true champions," reads the book description.

Brock Lesnar out of UFC 131 after illness returns

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Brock Lesnar is out of the UFC 131 event and the match against Junior Dos Santos was canceled as the diverticulitis illness that almost put Lesnar out for good in 2009 has returned.

"Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has diverticulitis again," said UFC President Dana White. "He spent all day yesterday over at the Mayo Clinic and he's gone through a bumper to bumper of tests. This thing acted up on him again, he's got some serious choices to make in the next couple of weeks on whether to fight this thing or take the surgery."

If Lesnar opts for surgery he will be out of action for more than a year. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not retiring," Lesnar said.

"This isn't the end of my fight career. I have a strong faith that there's a solution to every problem. I just gotta find the right solution to fix this problem. I love this sport and I love what I do. This isn't the end of Brock Lesnar."

Lesnar also thanked the UFC, White and apologized to Dos Santos but said he's been dealing with the symptoms for the past three months and couldn't train for the fight.

Lesnar talks TUF, the Undertaker and going back to wrestling

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Ariel Helwani - the man who was there to film the Undertaker and Brock Lesnar mouthing off after Lesnar's loss to Cain Velasquez last year - traveled to New York for an interview with the former UFC Heavyweight champion.

Lesnar talked about the night he was beaten by Cain, the confrontation with the Undertaker, coaching Tough Enough and other topics. Brock mentioned that he has some legit heat with the Undertaker following a discussion that he overheard where Taker had some bad things to say about him and his life to which Lesnar had a rebuttal for.

The most interesting thing however came at the end of the interview, where the topic of pro wrestling came up. Lesnar said that if there's the right opponent and if it's under the right circumstances, he would do it and he would never say never about going back to the squared circle. However he confirmed that it will certainly not be this Sunday at WrestleMania.

The fifteen minute interview is embedded below.

Brock Lesnar on "Late Night" with Jimmy Fallon

Reported by Ernest i Aguilar

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar be a guest on "Late Night" with Jimmy Fallon tonight starting at 12:35AM EST on NBC.

Lesnar will be on the show to promote The Ultimate Fighter, which kicks off on March 30 on Spike TV as well as to talk about his mixed martial arts career.

Lesnar heads up his team on the new season of TUF against Team Dos Santos with the two coaches fighting inside the Octagon at a later date.

 

Brock Lesnar doesn't rule out a one night WWE return

Reported  by Ernest I Aguilar

In a recent interview with ESPN, the current UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar said that he won't rule out a WWE return even if it was for just one night.

"I had a great run with WWE. WWE gave me great visibility, I met my wife there, and I got paid a lot of money, it was just my time to go. I sensed it. I was smart enough to leave. That’s the bottom line," Lesnar said.

When he was asked if he'd be up to guest host Monday Night RAW, Lesnar gave a surprisingly positive reply.

"I wouldn't be opposed to it. I'm still focused on my fighting right now, but if the opportunity arose some day, I'd never say never."

The former WWE champion also described his former boss Vince McMahon as "ruthless" when compared to Dana White, who he said is "diligent and somewhat brilliant."

Artwork for Brock Lesnar's biography book revealed

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The Brock Lesnar biography book which will be released at the end of May finally has the artwork to go along with it.

Titled "Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival," the book is co-written by his long-time friend Paul Heyman and will contain 208 pages.

It will chronicle his journey from his college wrestling days, to super stardom in World Wrestling Entertainment, trying out for the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and ultimately to the UFC, becoming their Heavyweight champion after just three fights.

Its official release date is May 24 and it is being published by William Morrow, a division from HarperCollins Publishers.

You can see the artwork below.

Source says that Lesnar wants out of mixed martial arts

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Dave Meltzer of the Observer is reporting that former UFC Heavyweight champion Brok Lesnar has not trained "a single day" since his title loss to Cain Velasquez and did not return any calls to UFC President Dana White to see what his next match will be.

Meltzer adds that his fight with Velasquez changed his view and attitude on fighting and Lesnar is contemplating moving on from mixed martial arts. It is not known how many fights remain under Lesnar's current UFC contract but it was rumored that he would be fighting Frank Mir for the third time to settle the score once and for all.

The former WWE champion is also apparently open to the idea of working WrestleMania next year in Atlanta where he would be receiving a ridiculous amount of money for his work. Dana White stated in the past that as long as Lesnar is under contract he will not be doing the show.

Brock Lesnar announces biography book in the works

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Brock Lesnar uploaded a video on his YouTube account announcing his new biography book which will be titled "Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination and Survival."

Lesnar said that this will be his life story and will chronicle his fight to the top in both World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship where he was the heavyweight champion for both promotions.

The book is co-written by his close friend Paul Heyman.

You can check out the video of the announcement below.

Brock Lesnar on the cover of the latest issue of UFC Magazine

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Las Vegas, NV (USA) - With the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight division better than it's ever been, it's nothing short of amazing that champion Brock Lesnar has been able to dominate with four straight UFC victories in the loaded class.

Lesnar took some time during his training to take a look at the cover of the newest issue, and the UFC heavyweight champion was truly honored.

"Wow," exclaimed a smiling Lesnar, while looking at the cover for the first time. "This is my coolest one yet. It was a huge win for me, coming back from being sick. I took a major ass-whooping in the first round and to come back and seal the deal in the second – I'm very excited. That's a cool cover. Thanks to the fans and thanks to the UFC."

As Lesnar receives the honor of gracing the cover of UFC Magazine, he's back working hard in the gym, getting ready for his toughest test to date against undefeated up-and-comer Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 in Anaheim, California on October 23.

In addition to focusing on the Lesnar vs Velasquez clash, the cover story also rounds up the heavyweight division's top contenders, including Junior Dos Santos, Shane Carwin, Frank Mir, Mirko Cro Cop, Roy Nelson, "Minotauro" Nogueira and Cheick Kongo.

Also in the current issue of UFC Magazine, a Q & A with UFC President Dana White conducted by the fans, a preview of the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, featuring coaches UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and No. 1 contender Josh Koscheck, a look at former Girl Next Door and one-time Octagon Girl™ Holly Madison, a hero vs. heel story on middleweight contender Michael Bisping and a feature on longtime UFC cutman Leon Tabbs.

UFC Magazine debuted in June of 2009, and quickly shot up the retail charts to become one of the best-selling men's magazines on the newsstand. UFC Magazine is sold at more than 40,000 different retail locations across the country.

In addition to Lesnar, previous UFC Magazine covers have featured UFC athletes Randy Couture, Anderson Silva, Chuck Liddell, Rampage Jackson as well as UFC President Dana White.

For more information, or current UFC fight news, visit UFC.com

Sports Illustrated looks at UFC champ Brock Lesnar

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

       The Sports Illustrated website has a great article on Brock Lesnar's career so far in the UFC.

Calling him the "antithesis of the UFC's Vegas-style extravagance," writer Jon Wertheim talked to the current UFC Heavyweight champ about his training in Alexandria, MN., his fight against Mir and his wrestling career.

It's a pretty good article which also contains quotes from friends. "You know what I like about this sport? We can talk all we want, but then the fight comes, and this sh!t is for real," exclaimed Lesnar comparing the UFC to his old WWE days.

You can read it here.

Brock Lesnar squashes WrestleMania rumors

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Former UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar faced the media for the first time since his title loss to Cain Velasquez at The Ultimate Fighter 13 media day held at the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Lesnar talked about the WrestleMania rumors which according to him "took on a life of its own," according to a story posted on Yahoo! Sports.

"I'm a fighter. There wasn't anything there. I never pursued anything, no," Lesnar said, referring to the confrontation with the Undertaker on the night he lost the title.

When he was asked what made him be a trainer for the upcoming season of the Ultimate Fighter, Lesnar was simple in his answer, "Benjamins."

Lesnar undergoes surgery in latest battle against diverticulitis

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Brock Lesnar, the former WWE and UFC Heavyweight champion, underwent successful surgery on Friday to remove a section of his colon in his latest battle against diverticulitis.

The surgery was held at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and he is expected to make a full recovery. UFC President Dana White said that Lesnar - 5-2 in his MMA record - will hopefully return to the Octagon in the beginning of 2012.

Lesnar was supposed to fight Junior Dos Santos next month in Vancouver but symptoms came back while he was filming the Countdown show for UFC and Spike.

 

Stephanie McMahon joins the USO Metropolitan Washington Board of Directors

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

                

WWE today announced that Stephanie McMahon has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the USO Metropolitan Washington. She currently serves as WWE's Executive Vice President of Creative.

Her appointment keeps straightening the relationship between the U.S. military and WWE. The WWE is one of the biggest supporters for the military and several different military branches has sponsored WWE events in the past.

In 2004, the USO Metropolitan Washington presented WWE with the first ever "Legacy of Hope" award for the company's extensive support of our troops and the USO's Operation Care Package Program.

The New John Cena Authentic T- Shirt edition

Reported by Earnest I Aguilar

Now is the time to Rise Above Hate, and put these words into action.
Cost: $17.99

Tyson Tomko checks himself into WWE-sponsored rehab

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Tyson Tomko finally posted bail this past Thursday and left jail after he was arrested on October 10 and charged with robbery.

The former WWE and TNA wrestler was booked after cops found him inside a bathroom of a local Chili's restaurant following a robbery of a CVS Pharmacy earlier that day. He stole 210 tablets of the pain killer Oxycodone and injected 170 of them after they were crushed.

His attorney, James McCune, told the St. Augustine Record newspaper that he'll be heading to the WWE-sponsored rehab immediatley.

"He's very grateful for all the support he's received from his friends, family and fans around the world. Mr. Tomko realizes he is struggling with an addiction and with the support of his family and the WWE, he is voluntarily checking himself into an undisclosed treatment facility to receive the help he needs for a successful recovery."

 

Watch ESPN's E:60 documentary on Scott Hall

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

ESPN produced a twenty minute documentary on Scott Hall which takes a shocking look at the former WWE and WCW Superstar and his drug and alcohol addictions.

Hall noted that both his parents and grand parents were alcoholic and it was only a matter of time before he followed. He recounted a story that while working at a strip club he point blank shot and killed a man after the two wrestled with their guns and was later charged with 2nd degree murder. The case was eventually dismissed because of insufficient evidence.

X-Pac, Hulk Hogan, his ex wife Dana, Eric Bischoff, his son Cody, Kevin Nash, Stephanie McMahon, Justin Credible and Top Rope Promotions' promoter were all interviewed for this excellent documentary which also revealed how his battle with cocaine, alcohol and pain killers led to his divorce in 1998 and landed him ten times to rehab.

It is quite a sad look at Hall who was very emotional throughout the piece and the effect he left on his family, now training and mentoring his son to follow in his wrestling footsteps, hopefully minus all the alcohol and drug abuse.

Batista opens MMA gym in Tampa with Cesar Gracie

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Former WWE and World Heavyweight champion Batista opened a new MMA gym in Tampa along with his business partner Cesar Gracie called Gracie Fighter Jiu-Jitsu Gym located on North Dale Mabry Highway.

"I really just found peace in here," Batista told FOX 13 News in Tampa. "I'm a martial arts practitioner; I want that experience of going through a training camp and leading up to a pro fight," he added. "I'm able to do this now, five years from now I won't be able to."

The gym will be open to everyone after initial plans to have it as a private gym was scrapped. "At first it was going to be a private guy for me to train, but we realized that we had such a great facility and I felt like this area could use something like this," Batista said.

And while he has no wrestling in his sight for now, the 42 year old said that his dream is to become a Cesar Gracie black belt.

Batista sports new hairdo for movie premiere

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Looking leaner than his WWE days, Batista showed off his mohawk as he posed for photos for the press. Batista will be featured in the upcoming Scorpion King 3 movie with Kimbo Slice which comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray on January 17.

You can see the photos of Batista's new hairdo below

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Chyna to sign copies of her Vivid movie next week in NY

Reported by Ernest Aguilar

Chyna, the former WWE Women's and Intercontinental champion, will be appearing at an open-to-the-public party at Rick's Cabaret in New York on November 10.

Rick's Cabaret is one of the most famous gentlemen's club in New York City and the wrestler turned porn star will be signing copies of her Vivid movie from 6PM to 8PM.

The club is located at 50 W. 33rd Street between Fifth Avenue and Broadway and you can call on 212-372-0850 for more information

Chyna to get award for her Vivid adult film

Reported by Ernest Aguilar

Former WWE Women's champion Chyna will be getting an award on Friday at the Fleshbot Awards in New York City for her Vivid adult movie "Backdoor to Chyna."

The Awards highlight the best of the best in sexy pop culture, from sexiest books and movies to technology, fashion, music and more. Chyna will be getting the award in the "Mainstream to Porn Crossover" category.

"I'm really tickled by this award," said Chyna. "I started having a great time from the minute Steven Hirsch of Vivid gave me the green light to make my first movie with his studio, it's been non-stop glamorous fun ever since. It's been quite a dramatic change for me to make the transition from being the 'Ninth Wonder of the World' to sexy porn star. But, I knew what I wanted and it turned out to be the absolute right decision for me. I'm loving every minute."

Hardy released from jail, sent back to rehab

Reported by Ernest Aguilar

Matt Hardy, who spent a couple of weeks in jail following his removal from the WWE-sponsored rehab walked out of jail yesterday when his $1 million bail was lowered down to $100,000.

The Judge cut him some slack and ordered the former tag team title holder to go straight back to rehab and if for some other reason he is either caught doing something illegally or gets thrown out again, he will be back behind bars and this time it will be a quarter of a million dollars bail.

The prosecution didn't like that Judge lowered his bail by $900,000 but the Judge didn't want to hear any of it as long as the troubled Superstar takes his butt back to rehab.

 

Matt Hardy back in jail after getting kicked out of rehab

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Matt Hardy is back in jail after he was kicked out of the WWE-sponsored rehab facility yesterday. According to TMZ, staff at the facility got suspicious when Hardy was acting weird and gave him a breathalyzer on the spot and the results confirmed their suspicions.

Hardy refused to accept the outcome and denied drinking any alcohol saying that he used a mouthwash and that was the reason the test got a positive result.

Hardy was sent to rehab on a court order instead of going to jail and as soon as he landed back home in Moore County, North Carolina, police officers arrested him and threw him in jail at 1:30AM for violating a court order.

Hardy's girlfriend, Reby Sky, was not thrilled about his arrest and took her frustration to Twitter. "As if today couldn't get any worse. Wow. Just ... heartbroken. I REALLY need to stop asking myself if it can get any worse. Somehow, it always does."

You can see his latest mug shot below.

Matt Hardy spending Thanksgiving in jail

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Former WWE and TNA Superstar Matt Hardy is spending Thanksgiving in jail as the 37 year old found no one to pay up the $1 million bail to get him out.

Hardy was kicked out of the WWE-sponsored rehab when he failed a breathalyzer test and caught a plane back home. However police officers were there waiting for him to arrest him for violating a court order.

Hardy was originally arrested on September 14 after police found steroids and Ecstasy at his home. He went to rehab to avoid going to jail but eventually found himself locked up anyway.

His girlfriend Reby Sky said on Twitter that she could bail him out but she's going to let him stay there for now.

Over 43,000 tickets sold for WrestleMania XXVIII

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

In his latest blog updated, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has revealed that just over 43,000 tickets have been sold so far for WrestleMania XXVIII.

The event has already grossed over $6 million in gate money for the company, and set a record for first day ticket sales when tickets went on sale on November 11. The Sun Life Stadium however is one big stadium and holds over 75,000 seats in a football setup and one would imagine more would be available in a wrestling setup.

This year's WrestleMania at the Georgia Dome had 71,617 fans with $6.6 million in revenue and over 1 million pay-per-view buys.

Tickets for WrestleMania are available at Ticketmaster.com.

WM XXVIII generates $6.3 million in ticket sales on day one

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

First day ticket sales for WrestleMania XXVIII resulted in a record gross of $6.3 million according to a press release issued by WWE today, destroying the previous first day record of $4.8 million for WrestleMania XXV.

There were no mentions of how many tickets have been sold yet but single seats in the $350 price section are still available. Ticketmaster.com is selling Official Platinum Seats ranging from $200 to $10,000 ringside. Yes, you read correct, that is $10,000.

"We are thrilled that WrestleMania XXVIII has already made WWE history in such dramatic fashion," said John Saboor, Senior Vice President of Special Events for WWE. "Coming off the momentum of last year's record breaking event in Atlanta, we fully anticipate that this year's WrestleMania in Miami will be our largest and most successful ever."

Shaquille O'Neal in talks for match at WrestleMania

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Wrestling and UFC fan and former NBA Superstar Shaquille O'Neal was a guest on the Abe Kanan show on Sirius XM and announced that he might be showing up at next year's WrestleMania.

Shaq mentioned that he is in talks with WWE to maybe participate in a match against the Big Show. The two had an altercation in 2009 when Shaq was guest hosting Monday Night RAW. On that day, he was the enforcer during a tag team match featuring Cryme Tyme vs Big Show and Jericho and after the match was over, Shaq shoulder blocked Show out of the ring.

This would not be the first time that Shaq appeared at a pay-per-view as he attended several WWE and WCW shows and even participated at a WCW pay-per-view.

If the match happens it would be Big Show's third match at a WrestleMania against a non-WWE performer. At WrestleMania 21, Show worked against Akebono in a sumo match and then at WrestleMania 24 he wrestled boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

RAW rating for 12/12/2011

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

The three hour Monday Night RAW, the Slammy Awards edition, tanked in the ratings, getting only a 2.84 with an average of 4,109,000 viewers off hours 2.55, 3.03 and 2.93. The regular 9PM to 11PM show did a 2.96.

The three hour average was slightly down from last week's 2.97 and did 25,000 less viewers overall. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

RAW rating for 12/05/2011

Reported by Ernest Aguilar

Monday Night RAW did a 2.97 composite rating this week off hours 3.03 and 2.91 for a total of 4,352,000 viewers. That is down from last week's 3.2 rating and around 130,000 viewers less on average. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

RAW rating for 11/28/2011

Reported by Ernest Aguilar

RAW on Monday night did a 3.2 rating off hours 3.33 and 3.07 with an average of 4,483,000 viewers. That is the same number from last week however with a quarter of a million viewers less. The drop of viewers in the second hour from the first was also considerably larger than last week. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)

 

RAW rating for 11/21/2011

Reported by Ernest I Aguilar

Monday Night RAW with the fall out from the Survivor Series did a 3.2 composite rating off hours 3.24 and 3.17 with an average of 4,723,000 viewers. That is the same number from last week however just a few thousand viewers less overall. (Ratings compiled by Nielsen Media Research and put online by PWInsider.com)