— The WWE website has an update on WWE Champion Jeff Hardy’s involvement in a pyrotechnics accident on last night’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown. According to the website, Hardy went into shock after suffering what appeared to be first and second degree burns from the explosion. He was then rushed to a local medical facility where he was treated for his injuries. The website will update his situation as more details become available. {Jeff Hardy emergency update}

— Thus far, WWE has released a total of 16 talents/producers in 2009 — with many more cuts likely to come. The cut list so far this year is as follows:

WWE Future Endeavors Club (Class of ’09)

Main Roster Departures
» Bam Neely
» D-Lo Brown
» Gavin Spears
» Hardcore Holly
» Ron Simmons
» Val Venis

Developmental Departures
» Hade Vansen
» Kevin Thorn
» Matt Cappotelli
» Mike Kruel

Referee/Producer Departures
» Jim Korderas
» Kevin Keenan
» Mickie Henson
» Mike Posey
» Sgt. Slaughter
» Tim White

— WWE has a few Superstar appearances lined up later this month pushing “Voices” – WWE: The Music, Vol. 9, which is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, January 27. Randy Orton, Maryse and Kung Fu Naki will be signing copies of the CD at a Best Buy retail store located in Champaign, IL. Here is the appearance information:

Tuesday, January 27 1:00 p.m.
Best Buy located at 562 Fry Road, Greenwood, IL, Greenwood, IL
Come meet WWE SmackDown Superstar Kung Fu Naki & WWE Diva Maryse starting at 1:00 p.m, and get your copy of “Voices” – WWE: The Music, Vol. 9 signed.

Friday, January 30 4:00 p.m.
Best Buy located at 2217 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign, IL

Come meet WWE Raw Superstar Randy Orton starting at 4:00 p.m, and get your copy of “Voices” – WWE: The Music, Vol. 9 signed.

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