Jeff Hardy Misses Show + 'Injury' Update, Orton, Maryse, More

Jeff Hardy was originally scheduled to appear at the World Of Wheels Custom Auto event in Shreveport, Louisiana last night, but was unable to for reasons unknown. WWE replaced him with United States Champion Shelton Benjamin. TNA Superstar Scott Steiner was also in attendance at the event.

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. Of course, this is an angle.

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.