— Today is former WWE star Tajiri’s birthday. He turns 39. Also, Steve Blackman turned 46 yesterday.
— As a result of his arrest earlier this month, Jeff Hardy will be taking part in his first court hearing tomorrow morning in North Carolina to be arraigned on the following charges:
* Felony possession of cocaine.
* Felony drug trafficking of opium
* Felony possession with intent to redistribute a Schedule III drug (two counts).
* Maintaining a dwelling for drug use and/or distribution.
* Possession of drug paraphernalia. (misdemeanor)
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![WWE: CM Punk Reflects on His Appearance at 8/15 NXT Live Event, Tiffany Stratton on Origin of Her Ring Name & Wrestling Career Future, Marie Malenko Reportedly Gets New Ring Name [Update: Malenko Confirms Name Change]](https://www.tpww.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/CM-Punk-1-540x304.jpg "WWE: CM Punk Reflects on His Appearance at 8/15 NXT Live Event, Tiffany Stratton on Origin of Her Ring Name & Wrestling Career Future, Marie Malenko Reportedly Gets New Ring Name [Update: Malenko Confirms Name Change]")
