Backstage Reaction To Jeff Hardy Leaving, Trish Update

– Former WWE diva Trish Stratus recently appeared on Canadian talk show The Surf, where she talked about releasing her own fitness DVD now that WWE doesn't call the shots. "Since my background came from the fitness industry, people said, 'When are you going to do a video?' It just wasn't the right time or...my soul was owned by WWE or whatever," Trish said. "So, there was not an opportune time to these videos."

– Some people backstage are not pleased with Jeff Hardy's decision to take time off while Smackdown is short of main event talent, however he was received praise for his recent performances. WWE has been impressed with his work ethic on the road and his great job of putting CM Punk over. The general feeling is that it is imminent that Hardy will take a break, which is why WWE is working hard to get talent like John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler over. (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)