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Here are some exclusive videos of Jeff Hardy celebrating winning the WWE Championship at last night’s Armageddon pay-per-view. You will notice his brother Matt as well as Triple H joined him in the moment.

JR has updated his blog. Here he gives his thoughts at last night’s Armageddon pay per view:

Armageddon was a fun wrestling show of which to be a part. Selfishly, I wish Tazz and I could have stayed busier. Sitting for 2 hours and then having to “turn it on” for the main event is challenging. Nonetheless, we had a great ringside seat for a show that came off better than many expected.

With a 3 week build and nestled between the Survivor Series and the Royal Rumble (6 weeks away), many fans weren’t expecting how well this event actually delivered.

Buffalo was hospitable and the crowd seemed to do their share.

Did Jeff Hardy go from enigma to icon with his WWE Title victory? Felt that way to me. To finish reading>>>>>

-The Miami Herald has got an article on former WWE superstar that turned MMA fighter, Bobby Lashley. Lashley defeated Franklin at the inaugural Mixed Fighting Alliance event on Saturday in 41 seconds. Bobby Lashley is waiting for Brock Lesnar to answer to an MMA fight.

‘I am a wrestler, and Brock is a wrestler. If [Lesnar] wants to match skills, we match skills,” said a confident Lashley, after defeating Joshua Franklin in their MMA debuts Saturday, Dec. 13 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

“There is going to be a meeting between me and Brock. There will be.” To read the article GO HERE>>>>

ECW Champion Matt Hardy vs. Vladimir Kozlov

Winner: Vladimir Kozlov Edited to add - it’s Monday - my coffee hadn’t kicked in yet. Sorry!

Rey Mysterio vs. CM Punk

Winner: CM Punk

Finlay vs. Mark Henry

Winner: Finlay

Batista vs. Randy Orton

Winner: Batista

Michelle McCool, Maria, Mickie James & Kelly Kelly vs. Victoria, Natalya, Jillian & Maryse
Santa’s Little Helper Match

Winner: Michelle McCool, Maria, Mickie James & Kelly Kelly

Chris Jericho vs. John Cena
Heavyweight Championship Match

Winner: John Cena

Edge vs. Triple H vs. Jeff Hardy

Winner and new WWE Champion: Jeff Hardy

WWE.com has posted this announce for tonight’s Armageddon:

A Holiday Surprise

WWE Universe has exclusive Live Blog coverage of Armageddon tonight at 7p.m. ET. Join our “Secret Santa” Superstar guest for an Q&A session at 7:30 p.m., then stay for live results and commentary from Buffalo, N.Y. all night long.

I just love doing these search and find it. Especially when WWE has an “secret dude” arriving for an special occasion. Well I am guessing who tonight’s guest will be and I have the proof to back it up.

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Matt Has posted an update on his Myspace. Here are a few snippets:

Matt Comments on undefeated Kosolov:So somehow I’ve got myself into a situation with the undefeated Vladimir Kozlov and have a match with him this Sunday at Armageddon. Someone has to be the first person to beat him-might as well be me!

Matt says he has serious knees problems:The last couple of months have been brutal for me training wise. My schedule was overwhelming, my knee was seriously injured, and it was hard to find time to get in the gym. Mark my words, I’m kicking my training back into high gear and gonna go more intense than ever. It’s time to get back into tip top shape with a new year right around the corner. You can read the entire entry here>>>>

JR was on Monday Night Mayhem recently and he talks about Previews WWE Armageddon PPV & Slammy Awards!

Here is an quick overview of the interview: To listen to to the full interview>>>>>>

The Mayhem Crew welcomed Jim Ross to the show, and JR started things off right away by saying that he will try not to say “brother” as much as “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan did this past Monday night on The Mayhem. Mosh started off by mentioning the WWE’s recent decision to start taping two SmackDown shows on the same night every other week as part of the WWE’s cost-cutting measures. JR said that it has been a challenge, but everyone has to “suck it up & do their job,” by not only wrestling, but also keeping the fans interested & entertained for the length of two shows instead of one. He added that it is the promotion’s job to present a “compelling product” in order to keep the fans entertained, “and if that’s the biggest challenge that the SmackDown guys have to do, so be it.
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Mosh plugged the WWE Celebrity Dinner Auction taking place this Friday night (December 12th), where fans can bid for an opportunity to have dinner with World Tag Team Champions, CM Punk & Kofi Kingston, along with some Buffalo Bills players, at the world-famous Ilio DiPaolo’s Restaurant.
For more information on the auction & how to place your bid, visit the Mayhem’s official website (www. MondayNightMayhem. com) or 103.
3 The Edge (www. WEDG. com).

The Mayhem Crew then mentioned the upcoming WWE Armageddon Pay-Per-View taking place two days later on Sunday, December 14th, from Buffalo’s own HSBC Arena. Mosh asked JR how he’s preparing for the trip up to the frigid weather, to which JR said that all he can do is bring some extra winter wear, saying that Buffalo citizens live through this weather all the time, and the WWE can at least make a pass through every once in awhile — this time bringing a PPV for the first time in 3 1/2 years.

Mosh & Blade mentioned the history of wrestling in the Buffalo & Western New York areas, and how it has progressed into where it is today, with several current WWE superstars once perfecting their craft through this area…including Buffalo’s own “Glamazon,” Beth Phoenix. JR mentioned that Buffalo has always had a legacy for wrestling, going back to the territory days with the likes of Ilio DiPaolo & “The Destroyer” Dick Beyer. He told a few of his own personal memories including getting to meet Ilio DiPaolo in the early 1990’s, and when The Destroyer traveled to the Mid-South region to work for Bill Watts. JR went on to say that the “young guys” should realize what wrestling used to be, what it is now, & where it is going, and to be able to continue to show respect, appreciation, & dedication to the business & fans as well.

The next topic up for discussion was this year’s “Tribute To The Troops” special airing on December 20th on NBC, with the WWE crew finishing the taping of the show at the end of this past week. Mosh then asked JR what it is like for the superstars to travel to Iraq & give back to the troops serving overseas. JR said that he believes it is the most important event of the year, even more so than WrestleMania, stating that “if you look at the true meaning of why you do what you do…there’s nothing more important to me that the WWE does all year than the Tribue To The Troops.” JR then added that he does not think the Tribute To The Troops show will end after the war in Iraq is over, but believes it will continue to entertain troops “wherever they may be congregated” until further notice. JR said that whether or not people like who is running the country or not is irrelevant, as all are Americans, and they should support the troops regardless, “no matter where they are.” From the people who he has talked to that have gone overseas for the event in the past, JR said that every one of them have come back a better person, from the Divas, to The Undertaker, to “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

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-At the starting of Raw, Chris Jericho is in the middle of the ring ranting away on current WWE Champion John Cena.

-Mike Knox attacks Rey Mysterio upon heading to the ring to face The Miz. During the attack from Knox, Mysterio falls and injures his right arm.

-After the break, Stephanie McMahon says the Rey Mysterio has torn ligaments in his right arm. Upon saying that to WWE diva Layla, Layla asked Stephanie is Rey can not compete, he is withdrawn from the number one contendership for the Intercontinental Title against William Regal.

-The team of CM Punk and Kofi Kingston def. Manu and Cody Rhodes.

-In an WWE diva match, Melina takes out Jillian Hall with her patented move, “The Last Call”.

-In an attempted for an street fight match of JBL vs. HBK. The self-made millionaire asked HBK to come work for him, bragging of his ability to make up for all the money Michaels had lost in the stock market.

-Batista demolishes Dolph Ziggler on his Raw debut.

-The match between Batista vs Randy Orton is made for Armageddon 2008.

-John Morrison advance to become the number one contender for the I.C. title kicking Fit Finlay in the back of the head for the win.

-Next week on Raw, 12-8-08 is going to be an three hour special, starting at 8 pm ET.

-Stephanie McMahon has announced this years 2008 WWE Slammy Awards. The nominess are WWE Champ Edge, Batista, Jeff Hardy, Chris Jericho, Triple H and WWE Heavyweight Champ John Cena. As an result of the nominees, Stephanie also announced three matches for next week’s Raw Three Hour Special. They are as follows:

=Chris Jericho vs. Jeff Hardy

=WWE Heavyweight Champ John Cena vs. WWE Champ Edge

=Triple H vs. Batista

-Rey Mysterio advances on to become the number one contender for the I.C Title against The Miz.

-WWE Heavyweight Champ John Cena FU’d Kane for the win. Following the match Cena was attacked by Chris Jericho, Randy Orton , Manu and Cody Rhodes.

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Here are spoilers for tonight’s ECW:

ECW on Sci-Fi
-Jack Swagger b. Tommy Dreamer

-The Miz & John Morrison are shown on the screen talking about Survivor Series. The Boogeyman appears and scares them away.

-DJ Gabriel b. A Local Jobber

-Finlay vs. Mark Henry
- The match ends in disqualification after a brawl takes place on the outside.