Matches For WWE In Japan, Bret Hart Awarded, More

Partial source: Wrestling Observer

- Matches have been announced for WWE's upcoming tour of Japan next month. The 2/11 Ariake Coliseum show (ringside tickets are sold out) in Japan will feature Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho, Triple H and Shawn Michaels (billed as DX) vs. Umaga and Mr. Kennedy and Jeff Hardy vs. Snitsky. The 2/12 Budokan Hall show will feature a battle royal with the winner facing Orton for the WWE title, plus Triple H vs. Umaga, Ric Flair vs. Snitsky and Beth Phoenix vs. Candice Michelle.

- New Japan superstar Naofumi Yamamoto has been training in Tampa with WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling, through a deal with promoter Steven Keirn.

- Bret Hart will be awarded the Mike Mazurki award by The Cauliflower Alley Club on 6/11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mazurki award is the group's highest honor to be given. Long-time WWE employee Pat Patterson will be given a lifetime achievement award at the same event.