More 'Mania Notes, Matt Hardy's Return, Rock, Mickie James, Loads More

HighDefDigest.com is reporting that Wrestlemania XXIV will be released on Blu-ray high-definition disc on May 20, the same day as the standard DVD. Suggested retail for the Blu-ray has been set at $49.95.

As reported earlier, Matt Hardy will be in Fayetteville, North Carolina today signing autographs to coincide with tonight's ECW/SmackDown tapings from the city. It is likely that Hardy will be at the tapings although we are unable to confirm on whether or not he will make his return to WWE television. There are plans for Hardy to continue his feud with United States Champion MVP when he does return.

Amazon.com has revealed the cover art for the upcoming compilation three disc DVD on The Rock entitled "The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment."

The Make-A-Wish Foundation announced yesterday that theY will be sending roughly 50 children to Orlando for WrestleMania this weekend. On Saturday they will be throwing a private pizza party at Universal Studios Florida with John Cena, Chris Jericho, and Mickie James as guests. On Sunday, the children will also be honored during WWE's annual Bagels, Bacon and Biceps brunch where they will be joined by Raven-Symon? of "That's So Raven." And of course, they will be in attendance at WrestleMania later in the day.

GameTap.com has an interview with Ric Flair. Flair talks about retirement, his former hard-partying lifestyle, where he got the "Woooooo!" from, who he thinks are the best wrestlers of all-time, and more.