Tough Enough Cast to be introduced, ROH on HDNet, MVP heat

- WWE is planning to introduce the cast of Tough Enough either at WrestleMania or RAW the next night to hype the show's return.

- While MVP left on good terms with WWE officials, he did have some heat. MVP made a comment that everyone heard about Michael Tarver and Darren Young being dropped from Nexus, bringing up how all of the African Americans were kicked out of the group quickly, except David Otunga obviously.

- Alex Riley will return to court in Tampa, Florida on January 13th, tomorrow, for a hearing on his DUI charges from this past November.

- In a surprising turn of events, Ring of Honor's TV deal with HDNet has expired and they will no longer be airing on the network after April 4th.

The promotion released the following statement late this evening:

"Ring of Honor completed its 2 year TV contract with HDNet. During this time "ROH on HDNet" fans witnessed many great matches, the introduction of the ROH Television Title, and the crowning of new tag champions, among other historical moments. HDNet will air new episodes of ROH until 4/4/11. Please continue to support ROH and watch these new shows on HDNet.

Negotiations are underway for HDNet to broadcast a live special in 2011, and we will bring you more information on that as it becomes available. Ring of Honor Wrestling would like to thank HDNet for the last two years, especially those behind the scenes that made it possible every single TV taping.

The final ROH on HDNet TV tapings are scheduled for January 21st & 22nd in Philadelphia, so come out and support ROH as we close out our weekly run on HDNet.

ROH on HDNet premiered in March 2009. The split is said to be amicable and, as the ROH statement alludes to, they are in talks for at least one live special on the network that would air sometime this year. They are also now free to pursue a new TV deal with another network.

- WWE has been wanting Michael Cole to learn to take bumps for his RAW dark main events where he has been acting as special referee.