Jeff Hardy concerning many, Blind Date Spoiler, NWA-TNA new talent, more
    Submitted by Jimmy Reject on Friday, September 27, 2002 at 9:25 AM EST


    Jeff Hardy concerning many within WWE

    Many people within WWE are said to be greatly concerned with Jeff Hardy as of late. It has been said he has lost his passion for wrestling and the only reason he is still pushed ahead of other wrestlers is because of the star pop he receives.

    Jeff has gained a reputation for tardiness and is late for most for shows. This past weekend he was booked to be at the PPV all day even though he wasn't performing. He arrived during the eight-man tag match. He has been fined numerous times for arriving late but continues to do so.

    To add to the concern for Jeff's future he was pulled from all radio interviews recently and replaced by Billy Gunn. Many believe he was beaten so easily by Big Show on this weeks past RAW as a punishment.



    Blind Date Spoiler

    Chris Nowinski went on his blind date this week to a beach with the lady who he picked. She is said to be a huge sports fan but dislikes wrestling. Obviously this is a drawback on any future relationship.

    It was said both really enjoyed the date and almost eight hours of footage was filmed. The footage is expected to be cut down to six or seven minutes and unusually WWE has no say what is and isn't used. The episode is expected to be shown in February as part of an all WWE Blind Date week.



    NWA-TNA to get new talent

    NWA-TNA are planning on signing both EZ Money and Mike Sanders once their WWE non-compete contracts expire. Sanders was backstage at this weeks show but couldn't perform without losing his severance pay and reaching his contract. Both were under WWE development contract after WCW was purchased. For the record once released most WWE contracts have a 90-day clause forbidden them from wrestling for another promotion without permission from WWE.



    SmackDown! prospects not good in Australia

    WWE recently told cable company FOX8 in Australia they would have to pay four times what they've been paying for SmackDown! in the past. WWE believes that with the success of the recent Global Warming tour they've been undercharging for the weekly shows. The station argues they stood by WWE during its war with WCW and falling rating in the early and mid 90's and should be treated better.

    WWE has been offering the show to other stations but most are bulking at the price which is said to be higher than that charged for Buffy The Vampire Slayer. The stations that might take up SmackDown! Are said to have a history of censorship and editing content that will anger many fans when you consider the content of recent shows, whole segments could be removed.



    Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Figure 4 Weekly Newsletter, and Pro Wrestling Torch Newsletter



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