WWE Diva I Dropped a Few Pounds ... Out of My Uterus
Everybody relax ... WWE diva Kharma did NOT wrestle pregnant Sunday night at Royal Rumble 2012 -- TMZ has learned, she gave birth to her baby a few weeks ago ... and she's already back in ass-kicking shape.
Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- announced her pregnancy 8 months ago before going on maternity leave from the wrestling company.
There had been no mention of the wrestler since -- so when Kharma made her surprise return Sunday night, there was some speculation she was still knocked up when she entered the ring.
Others thought there might have been some complication with her pregnancy because she only made the announcement 8 months ago ... a month less than it takes to hatch a kid.
But all is well -- sources close to the wrestler tell us, Kharma gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Jamie on December 31st.
Kharma and her wrestler fiance -- the guy who bought her that awesome wrestling-ring ring last month -- are set to tie the knot in June. Mazel tov!
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Mike Tyson Being Inducted Into the WWE Hall of Fame
Mike Tyson can now boast that he's a member of not one, but two halls of fame -- because the legendary boxer is going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame ... TMZ has learned.
Tyson will be inducted during the ceremony at American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL on March 31. As has become tradition, WrestleMania XXVIII takes place the following day.
Iron Mike tells TMZ, "I am honored to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, but the most fun I ever had in the ring was with WWE."
Tyson's history with the WWE goes back to 1998 when, after a confrontation with Stone Cold Steve Austin on Monday Night Raw, Tyson served as special enforcer for the main event at WrestleMania XIV between Austin and Shawn Michaels (see above).
Tyson made his return to the WWE last year, when he hosted Monday Night Raw.
Other non-wrestlers in the WWE Hall of Fame include Drew Carey, Pete Rose and William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
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WWE Star David Otunga Slams Competition in Return to Lawyer Life
WWE superstar David Otunga took a break from his full time wrestling gig to return to his previous career -- attorney-at-law -- and much like his "Monday Night Raw" matches ... crushed the competition.
TMZ found out Otunga returned to court Thursday morning to represent a man who believes he was wrongfully terminated and denied unemployment benefits. Otunga tells us he was repping the man in his appeal to the NY State Department of Labor.
The proceedings took place before an administrative judge who heard witness testimony and arguments from both sides.
Otunga -- who graduated from Harvard Law School before wrestling -- told us he "smoked the witness during cross examination." The judge agreed ... Otunga's client won the appeal and will now get unemployment benefits.
Otunga says he enjoys keeping his legal skills sharp, and adds ... "If the outcome of the case is any indication of how I'll do in the Royal Rumble this weekend, then it looks like I'll be the winner."
By the way, Otunga didn't do it for the cash -- he took the case, pro bono ... By the way he's engaged to Jennifer Hudson.
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Vince McMahon Stealth Helicopter Drop ... In AFGHANISTAN!
WWE honcho Vince McMahon strapped on some body armor ... grabbed some of his WWE Superstars ... and dropped in on the troops in Afghanistan last week ... and TMZ has the pics.
Vince -- along with the Bella Twins and tag team champ Kofi Kingston -- were escorted to a secret location to hang out with a bunch of brave men and women in uniform.
We're told the wrestlers hung out for a few days -- and everyone had a great time.
Vince wasn't scared about the outing -- since he's been visiting U.S. troops on various overseas military bases for the past 9 years.
Fun fact -- the photos are purposely framed so as not to reveal anything that might tip off where the American bases are located.
Who knew the WWE was entrusted with war secrets?
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WWE Diva My Fiance PROPOSED With a Wrestling Ring ... Ring
Look closely ... WWE diva Kharma's new engagement ring is actually two in one -- a ring ... ON A RING -- and TMZ has obtained a pic of what might be the coolest piece of jewelry ever forged by man.
Sources close to Kharma -- real name Kia Stevens -- tell TMZ, the diva's fiance popped the question a few months ago ... and with a rock like that, it's no surprise she said yes.
No date for nuptials has been set ... but we're told Stevens (left) -- currently on maternity leave from the WWE -- is planning to tie the knot in June.
And that, George Clooney, is how you propose to a diva.
Ex-WWE Champ JBL Someone Jacked My Scooter ... From a Police Station!!!
You can't count on cops in Bermuda -- at least if you're wrestling legend JBL, who just got his motorized scooter stolen in the British overseas territory ... from right in front of a police station.
The longest reigning WWE champion in history -- who lives on the subtropical island -- tells TMZ, he left the scooter parked in the police lot at the Bermuda airport, but when he returned to scoot back home ... the bike was nowhere to be seen.
Cops are on the case -- but sadly, we're told the scooter is probably already long gone ... stripped down for parts.
TMZ spoke to the champ about the unfortunate incident, and he had only this to say ... "You can't steal a wrestling god's scooter, don't you know?"
Clearly, Mr. Bermudian Scooter Jacker didn't get the memo.
I Been Jacked
WWE Twin Hotties Saluting the Troops ... In Stretchy Pants
In an effort to show their support for the troops, the WWE sent a pair of smokin' hot twins to West Point ... put them in super-tight clothing ... made them run a military obstacle course ... and it was awesome.
28-year old Brie and Nikki Bella rubbed elbows with the cadets at West Point military academy in New York on Tuesday for the annual "Tribute to the Troops" special on NBC.
But it wasn't some dumbed down cakewalk -- the twins had to race through the official course that cadets must complete in order to graduate.
Brie was the victor ... but the real winner ... was America.
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WWE Star Randy Orton GAPING Head Wound Stapled Shut ... On Tape!!!
WWE superstar Randy Orton opened up a nasty wound on his head during a WWE "street fight" match last night .. and afterward, he let the cameras roll as a doctor STAPLED his noggin' back together.
Wrestling may be "fake" ... but that head wound is as real as it gets.
That's Gotta Hurt
WWE Star Hornswoggle Follows Through on His Muppet Tattoo Promise
Did you think WWE star Hornswoggle was kidding when he said he was adding three more Muppet tattoos to his body ... in honor of them hosting "Monday Night Raw" next week? Think again.
TMZ got a few pics of the new ink -- Fozzie, Statler, Waldorf and Gonzo -- joining his previous Miss Pigg, Kermit and Beaker tats.
Wocka wocka wocka.
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Former WWE Star Gnarly Elbow Injury In Motorcycle Crash
Former WWE star Gangrel walked away from a terrifying motorcycle accident this week -- but suffered a gruesome elbow injury as a result ... and TMZ has the disgusting photo.
Gangrel (real name David Heath) tells TMZ he was riding his motorcycle in Burbank when he turned a corner was struck by an oncoming car. Heath says he absorbed more of the impact than his actual bike.
He was eventually rushed to the hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a fractured elbow. The bike will survive too, but it needs about $4,000 in repairs.
Click the photo above to see Gangrel's elbow without that massive cast ... just remember, you can't unsee it.
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Wrestling Legend Scott Hall Tragic Twist After Documentary's Happy Ending
WWE legend Scott Hall's emotional reunion with his estranged son at the end of ESPN's documentary about the wrestler was short-lived -- sources tell TMZ, Scott's drug problems have once again forced the two apart.
In case you missed it, ESPN aired a heartfelt documentary about Scott Hall last night -- chronicling the wrestler's drug-fueled fall from grace -- in which Scott and his son Cody poignantly reunited after not speaking for years.
The documentary ended on a promising note (below) -- with the father-son duo working together to launch Cody's wrestling career.
But Scott's ex-wife Dana tells TMZ, the reunion in May barely lasted a month -- and once again, the two are no longer on speaking terms.
We're told Cody gave up on his dad due to "constant verbal abuse from Scott while he was binging" -- and he soon moved back home with his mom.
Dana tells us, Cody simply felt it was "too hard seeing his dad in that kind of state." We're told Cody has no current plans to continue wrestling. Scott's rep had no comment.
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Ex-WWE Star Arrested Allegedly Shooting Up in a Chili's Bathroom
A former WWE wrestler was arrested in Florida yesterday after cops say he was injecting himself with stolen pain medicine ... while hiding inside the bathroom of a local Chili's restaurant.
Tyson Tomko -- who wrestled in the WWE between 2002 and 2009 -- is accused of robbing a CVS Pharmacy on October 10th ... allegedly threatening to attack the pharmacist unless he forked over several bottles of Oxycodone.
The pharmacist claims he complied -- and Tomko escaped with 210 tablets of the powerful painkiller.
According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Tomko went to a nearby Chili's ... where he asked his waitress for a spoon. When the server brought him a teaspoon, he asked for a "deeper spoon" ... and when he got it, he took it to the men's room ... where he remained for 30 to 40 minutes.
Cops were eventually tipped off ... and when they arrived on the scene, one officer says Tomko had "needle marks and blood running down his arm" ... and had just flushed something down the toilet.
Tomko was taken into custody -- and allegedly told police he has a "severe drug problem."
Cops say Tomko admitted he took the Oxycodone from CVS ... and injected 178 pills, which he crushed up and melted down ... but he swore he never threatened the pharmacist.
Tomko was taken to a nearby hospital ... then transported to a nearby jail, where he was booked for robbery. He's currently behind bars -- bond was set at $7,500.
Drug Drama
Wrestler Jeff Hardy Begins 10 Day Jail Sentence for Drug Conviction
Former wrestling star Jeff Hardy has checked into a North Carolina jail to serve his 10-day sentence stemming from a drug arrest back in 2009 ... TMZ has learned.
Hardy was arrested on Sept. 11, 2009 after cops say they found all sorts of drugs in his home -- including opium and cocaine.
Hardy struck a deal with prosecutors ... in which he agreed to plead guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of conspiracy to traffic in exchange for a 10 day jail sentence, 30 months of probation and a $100k fine.
34-year-old Hardy -- who took a brand new mug shot upon arrival to the jail -- was listed at 6'1" and 215 lbs.
Sources close to the wrestler tell us ... this weekend, Jeff was adamant that he wanted to get his jail stint over with ... so he decided to check in first thing Monday morning.
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WWE Star Jimmy Uso Popped for DUI
WWE star Jimmy Uso -- son of the great Stinkface-inflicting Rikishi -- was arrested in Florida early this morning on suspicion of DUI ... TMZ has learned.
Tampa Police tell TMZ, an officer observed Uso at approximately 3 a.m. driving the wrong way down a one-way street in a silver Mustang ... and pulled him over.
According to the arrest report, Uso took a breathalyzer test after showing "multiple signs of impairment" -- including slurred speech and glassy eyes. The breathalyzer registered a blood alcohol level of .180 ... over twice the legal limit in Florida.
Uso was arrested on the scene and is currently being held on $500 bond.
Fun fact: Rikishi is The Rock's cousin -- which makes Uso ... Rock's second cousin? Genealogy is confusing.
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Hugh Jackman WWE Punch Injury Totally Fake!
Some big media outlets got snookered today by reporting that Dolph Ziggler -- the WWE wrestler Hugh Jackman "punched" on Monday Night Raw -- sustained a hairline fracture.
Ziggler tweeted he suffered the injury and got an MRI to confirm the fracture.
But sources close to the wrestler and others in the know tell TMZ ... the whole thing was made up by Ziggler. There is no MRI and no fracture, although we are told Hugh really did pack a punch and Ziggler was in pain.
We're told the WWE wasn't in on the scam.
A scam in wrestling? Get out.
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Matt Hardy Arrested AGAIN After Drug Raid, Girlfriend Blew the Whistle
A week after he was arrested for DUI, Matt Hardy was thrown back in the slammer -- his third time in jail in a month -- and the search warrant makes it clear ... Matt has a major drug problem.
According to search warrant docs obtained by TMZ, it all started with a 911 call last Wednesday -- placed by Matt's model girlfriend, Reby Sky, who was worried Matt "was strung out on pills and needed help."
Police came and Matt's GF led them to a secret safe containing several prescription painkillers.
Police then obtained a search warrant -- and according to cops, when they raided his house they found 20 vials of anabolic steroids and some ecstasy.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, Matt wasn't home at the time of the search so they couldn't arrest him on the spot ... he turned himself in yesterday.
Hardy -- who bailed out soon after his arrest -- posted an emotional YouTube video last night (below), saying he's enrolling in a 3-month rehab program paid for by the WWE, as part of its former talent rehabilitation assistance program.