YOU'RE FIIIIIRED!!!

[cougarjake13]

I didn't watch the 3rd season. Miz & Morrison won it (I just knew it was 2 guys that season.?

The Boogeyman wasn't a "winner" as I understand it. Didn't he try out & they sent him to OVW when they got his real age?

I should have worded it better. I meant the female TE winners (Jackie, Nidia, & Linda or whatever her name is). For the pushes they got, they seemed to drop into obscurity relatively quick. I know Jackie was in TNA a while, but anyone know what became of the other 2?


it wsnt miz and morrison that won

it was morrison and matt capotelli, capotelli was ovw hwyweight champ but had a med condition that made him leave wrestling

miz was part of the last tough enough that was on smackdown only and not mtv, and he didnt even win, daniel puder did, but they obviously gave him a contract

[cougarjake13]

Matt Morgan was alos in Tough Enough

oh yeh i forgot about that

[ponelas park townie]

Goodbye Braden Walker (aka Chris Harris). You're gone for now, but we'll see you when you're inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in a few years.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Just like that? Seriously? They didn't even give him a chance. Anyone think TNA will take him back?

[ToddEVF]

there is a chance of that. But "The King of the Clothesline" Chris Harris/Braden Walker did remind me of Charlie Haas, being that he never got any crowd reaction.

[conman823]

Just like that? Seriously? They didn't even give him a chance. Anyone think TNA will take him back?

James Storms got a good angle going with the "Beer Money" Tag Team right now. Harris coming back as a single star might not make it with all the competition in the singles division right now.

[Fallon]

Big Daddy V
Domino
Nunzio
James Curtis
Nick Patrick
Shannon Moore
Chris Harris

[cougarjake13]

Big Daddy V
Domino
Nunzio
James Curtis
Nick Patrick
Shannon Moore
Chris Harris


who's james curtis ??


and nick patrick was he one of the spirit squad ??

[Chimee]

James Curtis used to be KC James and was in some jobber tag team managed by Michelle McCool and lately he's been a jobber on ECW.

Nick Patrick is a ref.

[cougarjake13]

James Curtis used to be KC James and was in some jobber tag team managed by Michelle McCool and lately he's been a jobber on ECW.

Nick Patrick is a ref.

damn still cant think of who curtis is

[MrPink]

Big Daddy V was my favorite, I'll cry now.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

anyone notice Shannon Moore is on the first and last page of this thread so far

[ToddEVF]

I added li'l comments as I saw fit

Big Daddy V Sad to see you go King Mabel
Domino Now trying out for a role in Outsiders: The Musical
Nunzio Li'l Guido, you will be missed. Now whose going to take the kids trick or treating dressed as Dracula
James Curtis Who?
Nick Patrick Wouldn't be surprised if he shows up in TNA
Shannon Moore (See Nick Patrick)
Chris Harris Only man who could make Charlie Haas a fan favorite

[cougarjake13]

shannon moore was in tna for awhile so i guess they might bring him back

[Chimee]

- The Highlanders
- Wes Adams (referee)
- Cherry
- Colin Delaney
- Stevie Richards

[Freitag]

Stevie Richards

Oh shit. They are gonna have one pissed off Cheesehead holding a baby in one hand and an AK in the other at Titan Towers in about 20 minutes.

[epo]

Stevie Richards

I'm kinda surprised. This guy has been like a human cockroach, surviving the axe more than a jobber should.

[King Hippos Bandaid]

- The Highlanders
- Wes Adams (referee)
- Cherry
- Colin Delaney
- Stevie Richards

damn

the perv in me wanted to see her Summer Skin pics

[CYYYFYYY]

I will miss Richards... I hope he goes to TNA but I doubt it.......

As for Delaney... I like him and have no idea why they did such a story line only to get rid of him. It makes no damn sense!

[Sue_Bender]

Wes Adams??!!



Fuck.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

We all feared the day Richards would be finally let go. Now that's it here, what are we to do but wait for some independent promotion to pick him up and capitalize on it? As for the rest, it seems to be a continuing trend on behalf of the creative team that if they don't have anything left for underdeveloped talents then they should just let them go.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

i just wanna know why they bring the highlanders out for 1 job match with cryme tyme just to cut later in the week? maybe we will see stevie and raven together again on the indy scene

[Kevin]

shannon moore was in tna for awhile so i guess they might bring him back

He kinda fucked them by bailing to the WWE without really giving them much notice. They put alot of work building his 'Prince of punk' Gimmick, and he took it and ran thinking the WWE can make it bigger.

[ScottFromGA]

- The Highlanders
- Wes Adams (referee)
- Cherry
- Colin Delaney
- Stevie Richards

cherry was like a sexier Molly Holly to me.

although I rarely seen her on TV.

[Heather 8]

Oh shit. They are gonna have one pissed off Cheesehead holding a baby in one hand and an AK in the other at Titan Towers in about 20 minutes.

What.

The Unholy.

FUCK?!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

What.

The Unholy.

FUCK?!!

AW SHIT SHE'S ON HER WAY RUN VINCE RUN

[Chimee]

I can't wait for the solemn Shane McMahon trying to explain how Vince's limo really did blow up this time.

[Dash77]

WTF...why Cherry she was sexy as hell thick and perkey, that's just fucked up...

[whorehay]

didnt Colin Delaney just EARN his wwe contract a month ago?!?

the world just doesnt make sense anymore.

[cougarjake13]

cherry was like a sexier Molly Holly to me.

although I rarely seen her on TV.


she was on a lot when she was with duece and domino but once they shit canned her from that tag team she was pretty much done

[cougarjake13]

didnt Colin Delaney just EARN his wwe contract a month ago?!?

the world just doesnt make sense anymore.



yeh but they have a track record with this so at least they're consistent


they did it with zach mcgowan and spanky kendrick

[MIKEYDAKEN]

man i forgot about hopalong thanks for the reminder. god was that bad

[King Imp]

damn

the perv in me wanted to see her Summer Skin pics

Tell me about it! :furious:

When that site was launched, I noticed she was near the end and have been waiting for her time to finally come as she's the one I wanted to see the most. Now that's gone.

[Mike Kingston]

As for Delaney... I like him and have no idea why they did such a story line only to get rid of him. It makes no damn sense!

The sad thing is that Delaney showed about 1/10th of the personality he had on the indies in the E. They really sucked the personality out of him with that gimmick....

[MagillaGorillaz]

She will be missed.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3570/cherry1jg3.jpg

Isn't one of the Deuce and Domino guys still with WWE?

[Heather 8]

She will be missed.

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/3570/cherry1jg3.jpg

Isn't one of the Deuce and Domino guys still with WWE?

Deuce is still around, Domino got fired a few days ago.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Heather, the good news about Stevie being fired?

He's now available for indy gigs in the Tri-State area.

Hint. Hint.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

BWO and Stevie Richards might be a good combo.

[cougarjake13]

hmmmmmmmmm cherry pie

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Well, she won't be using that name anymore. But I was at JAPW last night and they announced they're having Nunzio at their next shows. That was quick.

[Heather 8]

BWO and Stevie Richards might be a good combo.

If I were booker, it would be so.

[Chimee]

Lance Cade... FIIIIIIIRRRRREEEDDD (http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/caderelease)

[boonanas]

Lance Cade... FIIIIIIIRRRRREEEDDD (http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/caderelease)

LOL, the writers saw him as being a main eventer one day. Then they fire him. LOL

[JewBag McJinx]

LOL, the writers saw him as being a main eventer one day. Then they fire him. LOL

He must have done something stupid.

[Don Stugots]

He must have done something stupid.

like stop sucking cock.

[Fallon]

He must have done something stupid.

I blame the writers. They have him follow Jericho around and he barley does anything, for Christs sake give him a feud of his own to make him look like he should be there. Otherwise he's just a valet.

Katie Lea did more than Lance.

[celery]

I thought the guy had some potential and I really liked that they had him paired with Jericho - he just seemed really smarmy and unlikable.

[conman823]

Lance Cade... FIIIIIIIRRRRREEEDDD (http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/caderelease)

The real sad part is the Great Kahli remains employed.

Really though WWE, wake the fuck up. I won't watch until Vince really dies.then Shane/Steph/HHH can really fuck it all up!!

[Tenbatsuzen]

I blame the writers. They have him follow Jericho around and he barley does anything,

Ralphus unavailable for comment.

[Don Stugots]

I miss ralphus

[Tenbatsuzen]

I miss ralphus

He was the best. I still love the way he was fired.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I don't get it. Cade had a lot of potential. Maybe it's just one of those instances where they didn't know what to do with him, they came to a mutual agreement and he might sign up with them again down the road but they're allowing him to pursue other options if need be. Cade doesn't seem to be the guy to burn bridges.

[CYYYFYYY]

Never thought that much of Cade. Won't miss him but I am a tad surprissed he is gone while D-Lo Brown is still on the payroll

[ScottFromGA]

you betta recognize...

[Heather 8]

Never thought that much of Cade. Won't miss him but I am a tad surprissed he is gone while D-Lo Brown is still on the payroll

Every time you post, I really wonder what you're watching.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Every time you post, I really wonder what you're watching.

His ex-girlfriend, through binoculars, in the tree across the street.

[Don Stugots]

His ex-girlfriend, through binoculars, in the tree across the street.

And donating money for her

[King Hippos Bandaid]

dems the breaks for Cade, he went from mid carder to main event lackey


he must have roided or did something dumb

[cougarjake13]

I don't get it. Cade had a lot of potential. Maybe it's just one of those instances where they didn't know what to do with him, they came to a mutual agreement and he might sign up with them again down the road but they're allowing him to pursue other options if need be. Cade doesn't seem to be the guy to burn bridges.



exactly ... they let him go once before and brought him back

[Fallon]

JR explains why Cade was fired. Seems pretty weak.

http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/lance-cadevegasknoxvillelaredotazz-drivinghulkmma

[CYYYFYYY]

Originally Posted by CYYYFYYY
Never thought that much of Cade. Won't miss him but I am a tad surprissed he is gone while D-Lo Brown is still on the payroll

Every time you post, I really wonder what you're watching.


What was so confusing? I thought Cade was solid but nothing Special. Am I missing something?

[ScottFromGA]

Originally Posted by CYYYFYYY
Never thought that much of Cade. Won't miss him but I am a tad surprissed he is gone while D-Lo Brown is still on the payroll

Every time you post, I really wonder what you're watching.


What was so confusing? I thought Cade was solid but nothing Special. Am I missing something?

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say yes. Don't ask me why though.

[cougarjake13]

JR explains why Cade was fired. Seems pretty weak.

http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/lance-cadevegasknoxvillelaredotazz-drivinghulkmma



wow totally week


also bobby lashley following in brocks footsteps again to mma

[Heather 8]

Super Crazy is the latest to be future-endeavored.

While the E said the release occured today, Wrestling Observer states he actually quit last week:

It came out of nowhere, and he was said to be unhappy with his status in the company. He's been been promised pushes a number of times, but they've never materialized.

Senior Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis didn't take the news too well. Laurinaitis told Islas, "Do you know how many wrestlers in Mexico want to be here?"

Islas was telling friends that despite his low-level position with the company, he was happy with the pay, but unhappy with his job.

Crazy is eligible to collect three months of pay without working due to the non-compete clause, but he's willing to waive it because he simply wants to wrestle to the best of his ability. If he waives the non-compete clause, he is still not able to go to TNA for 90 days, but that's probably not his goal anyway.

[NYHCmikeX]

He is SUPER. He is CRAZY. He is unemployed.

Super Crazy was cool in old ECW

[cougarjake13]

take the money and run

[SpicyMcHaggis]

I believe he quit at the last Smackdown/ECW taping.

[PilotJeff]

From WWE.com


World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Superstars Paul London and Chuck Palumbo as of Nov. 7, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

[Tenbatsuzen]

From WWE.com


World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Superstars Paul London and Chuck Palumbo as of Nov. 7, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

London? Really? Why?

[King Imp]

London? Really? Why?

Maybe he refused to put a "The" in front of his name.

[Fallon]

London? Really? Why?

Because London is Layla's new ring name.

Layla London.

Can't have two of them around. People would get confused.

:thumbdown:

[conman823]

From WWE.com


World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Superstars Paul London and Chuck Palumbo as of Nov. 7, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

I smell a new member of "The Beautiful People" coming to TNA!




ICH!

[Mike Kingston]

London? Really? Why?

London's had heat with Vince since Day 1...not really sure exactly for what. I know they banned him from doing the shooting star and he was very vocal in his displeasure. He also had heat for the goofy look he had on his face in the "vince blows up in the limo" angle.

I hope he at least works a few shows for ROH before TNA snaps him up.

[cougarjake13]

I smell a new member of "The Beautiful People" coming to TNA!




ICH!

oh god i hope not

[CYYYFYYY]

I think TNA will use London better so to me all is good. As for Palumbo, hopefully I will never have to watch him again.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

London will most likely be picked up by TNA and thrown into the X-Division and if so I hope he makes an impact (no pun intended) because so far the X-Division is full of talented guys who get no time, little development, and bad gimmicks.

[ralphbxny]

Best of luck to London...good guy!

Chuck good luck bro...youve been stealing a check for a bit now!

[Heather 8]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Kenny Dykstra and ECW's Elijah Burke and Lena Yada as of Nov. 10, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

[Don Stugots]

Burke should have been the farooqe asassd/nation of domination gimmick with shelton and MVP and mamu maybe even toss mark henry and tony atlas into for some muscle.

I think I missed my calling.

[ScottFromGA]

Burke should have been the farooqe asassd/nation of domination gimmick with shelton and MVP and mamu maybe even toss mark henry and tony atlas into for some muscle.

I think I missed my calling.

yeah...you would do great with re-hashing old gimmicks.

I would watch!

[ScottFromGA]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Kenny Dykstra and ECW's Elijah Burke and Lena Yada as of Nov. 10, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

I thought Kenny has been gone for some time now, Elijah Burke never impressed me and who the fuck is Lena Yada-who?

[brettmojo]

I thought Kenny has been gone for some time now, Elijah Burke never impressed me and who the fuck is Lena Yada-who?
http://www.wwedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/lena2.jpg

[ScottFromGA]

http://www.wwedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/lena2.jpg

fuckable....still doesn't answer who the fuck she is.

[CYYYFYYY]

I liked Burke. I hope he hooks up with TNA
Dystra pops up once in awhile and I thought he made a nice wimp but he won;t be missed

[Heather 8]

Lena's a 2-time Diva Search contestant (2005 & 2007) who appeared on WWECW primarily as a backstage interviewer. She turns 30 in 2 days, so obviously they had to dump her before she got decrepit. :tongue:

[ScottFromGA]

Lena's a 2-time Diva Search contestant (2005 & 2007) who appeared on WWECW primarily as a backstage interviewer. She turns 30 in 2 days, so obviously they had to dump her before she got decrepit. :tongue:

ahh....still have no clue, but thanks anyways!

[ralphbxny]

I like both guys...they never got a real shot. As for the chick who cares....sorry Heather!

[Heather 8]

As for the chick who cares....sorry Heather!


...why the apology? :huh:

[cougarjake13]

they never did do much with burke after the new breed gimmick


dykstra was the only guy who survived the spirit squad shizz, but he had no mic skills

[Chimee]

I'm really disappointed that Burke got cut. He was one of the few people that had the charisma and skill to actual be a star instead of someone like Ricky Ortiz who gets shoved down everyone's throats even though he's bland and annoying.

[Mike Kingston]

Dykstra had a real attitude problem which was why he was never given a chance. I do think its really lame what they did to the Spirit Squad in the first place though.

Apparently, banging someone with clout (Mickie James) doesn't help you anymore either.

Burke is another sad case...that guy could connect with crowds in OVW and showed absolutely none of it in the E. Funny how that seems to happen a lot.

I'd love to see either in ROH. I don't think TNA's got the ability to use them correctly.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Burke would do excellent in TNA. They'd probably let him do his "Black Pope" gimmick over there that he never got to do in WWE.

[Don Stugots]

I'm really disappointed that Burke got cut. He was one of the few people that had the charisma and skill to actual be a star instead of someone like Ricky Ortiz who gets shoved down everyone's throats even though he's bland and annoying.


Like the jamacian guy too.


Ohhh, I want to be the black pope.

[Heather 8]

Apparently, banging someone with clout (Mickie James) doesn't help you anymore either.


If her name was Mickie McMahon, maybe... Besides, I'm pretty sure they split up a while ago.

[cougarjake13]

who the fuck is ricky ortiz ??

[Chimee]

overrated

[ralphbxny]

...why the apology? :huh:

I hate talkin bad about women in this post Obama/Palin world!

[Don Stugots]

WWE.com issued the following statement:

Armando Estrada released
Written: November 18, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment
has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Armando Estrada as of Nov. 18, 2008. WWE wishes him the best in all future endeavors.



i kinda liked him but didnt all at the same time.

[foodcourtdruide]

WWE.com issued the following statement:

Armando Estrada released
Written: November 18, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment
has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Armando Estrada as of Nov. 18, 2008. WWE wishes him the best in all future endeavors.



i kinda liked him but didnt all at the same time.

Eh, he really added nothing.

[Chimee]

They should have kept him as Umaga's manager. That's when he peaked.

[CYYYFYYY]

We may never see him again unless TNA decides to make him and Delaney a tag team which I doubt even they won't do.

[ScottFromGA]

I liked his manager gimmick....


why is it that we've had these "Wrestling for their Contract" angles only to have them fired 4 months later....


guess even a shitty angle can't escape the economic crunch.

[TripleSkeet]

That guy was great on the mic. With the amount of wrestlers the WWE currently has that cant cut a promo to save their life (Hello Mike Knox!) they couldve really used a guy with his talents.

Mistake on WWE's part in my opinion.

I wonder if they are ever gonna realize just how valuable good promos are. Because with the exception of Santino, HBK and a few others their promos have pretty much sucked camel balls since they instituted this policy of forcing wrestlers to read scripted promos word for word.

[ScottFromGA]

guess thats why they have the occupation "Actor" on their tax returns....


or lack thereof.

[cougarjake13]

They should have kept him as Umaga's manager. That's when he peaked.

that and ecw general manager

[ralphbxny]

Great on the MIC. Best of Luck Brudda!!

[Don Stugots]

stevie richards is appears: clicky (http://blogs.zdnet.com/cell-phones/?p=312)

[cougarjake13]

stevie richards is appears: clicky (http://blogs.zdnet.com/cell-phones/?p=312)

all i see is a t mobile g1 site

[Don Stugots]

all i see is a t mobile g1 site

scroll down to the video and click play.

[Chimee]

I read that he's been doing those videos for a while, even while he was in the WWE.

[Crippler]

I got a nice chuckle out of his salutation in that video..."This is Michael Manna for PhoneFusion, thank you & best of luck in all your future endeavors."

Miss Big Stevie Cool!

[cougarjake13]

ahh gotcha

will watch now

[cougarjake13]

ahh gotcha

will watch now

[Don Stugots]

ahh gotcha

will watch now

ahh gotcha

will watch now


i heard yah.

[Chimee]

ahh gotcha

will watch now

ahh gotcha

will watch now

You have the worst stutter I've ever seen.

[cougarjake13]

weird thing is i clicked submit only once

[Tenbatsuzen]

Buy 10,000 phone apps... get one app... for FREE

WOW

[Dougie Brootal]

heather8 is inconsolable

[NITRON]

Apparently, banging someone with clout (Mickie James) doesn't help you anymore either.


What clout?
in any case, like someone wrote she isn't a mcmahon

[Mike Kingston]

It's not like there's never been a precedent for keeping people employed to keep a star happy. And let's face it, aside from Beth Phoenix, Mickie James IS the women's division.

Although these days, Vince seems more apt to release people just to screw with them b/c of his God complex (Kristal Marshall, separating couples on different brands etc) so maybe its different now.

But if they aren't together, then I guess it doesn't matter either way.

[Heather 8]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Gene Snitsky as of today, December 11. WWE wishes Gene the best in all future endeavors.

[Chimee]

Now who's going to be the intimidating opponent who jobs to all the babyfaces?

[Freitag]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Gene Snitsky as of today, December 11. WWE wishes Gene the best in all future endeavors.

Guess it was his fault.

[ScottFromGA]

thank god.....only guy who has repulsed me.

[Flea_Man]

I liked Snitsky a lot. Guess I'll see him in TNA.

[TiknoZero]

I thought he did a decent job in the "monster" role now that it isn't taken seriously from Kane anymore, but I guess they have Knox now. /shrug

[Flea_Man]

I thought he did a decent job in the "monster" role now that it isn't taken seriously from Kane anymore, but I guess they have Knox now. /shrug

But Snitsky was so great when he was the wacky funny foot fetish heel. He's the type of guy that could literally do any gross thing cause he's just that way. I'll miss the big goof.

[TiknoZero]

I am not a huge fan of Knox really. I was just pointing out Vince wouldn't wanna have another massive-killer type. =P

I found Snitzky entertaining at times as well. And WAY more persona on mic than Knox, who wasn't even good at the jealous boyfriend role.

[cougarjake13]

snitsky was awesome during that edge and lita thing

[ScottFromGA]

But Snitsky was so great when he was the wacky funny foot fetish heel. He's the type of guy that could literally do any gross thing cause he's just that way. I'll miss the big goof.

I hated that cause I'm not a fan of feet....

[NYHCmikeX]

snitsky was awesome during that edge and lita thing

Punting the baby. Hilarious.

IT WASNT MY FAULT

[Heather 8]

Someone actually put together a Future Endeavor 2008 tribute:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_GFnxdtuEbM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_GFnxdtuEbM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

[cougarjake13]

Someone actually put together a Future Endeavor 2008 tribute:

<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_GFnxdtuEbM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_GFnxdtuEbM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>



nice !!!!!!!!

[ScottFromGA]

the "Congratulations" at the end was the icing on the cake.


nicely done, whomever did it.

[Heather 8]

No new roster cuts (as of yet), but:

PWInsider.com is reporting that some major layoffs have taken place at the Titan offices in Stamford, CT today, and the number appears to be close to 10% of the staff. The releases will effect members of WWE.com as well, however we cannot confirm at this tine who exactly has been laid-off. The releases were due to the ongoing economic situation that most businesses including WWE currently find themselves in.



Actually, I stand corrected. Referee Keenan (or Kevin) Quinn was fired as well, due to budget cuts. His indy claim to fame:

Quinn is probably most famous for telling wrestlers "You Know What's Coming Dickface" during his stint as an indy wrestler. Keenan was fond of saying "You Know What's Coming Dickface" before he would hit a 20 pound leg lariat on his opponent.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

The reason they're doing that is because there will now be one set of referees instead of different sets for each brand. I'm not sure why WWE insists on taking away uniqueness from each brand, even if it's just subtle things like that. You want to make an exciting product? You can make it three different ways because you have three different brands! Mix it up a little on each show, do something different...actually, this will turn into a rant that's best saved for a full new topic post.

[Dirtbag]

The reason they're doing that is because there will now be one set of referees instead of different sets for each brand. I'm not sure why WWE insists on taking away uniqueness from each brand, even if it's just subtle things like that. You want to make an exciting product? You can make it three different ways because you have three different brands! Mix it up a little on each show, do something different...actually, this will turn into a rant that's best saved for a full new topic post.Wow, that sucks for the refs. They might not be getting their asses kicked in night after night, but the travel is bad enough as it is. Those guys are going to be miserable.

[Heather 8]

D-Lo Brown and Bam Neely were both released this afternoon.

[Don Stugots]

is this firing #3 for d-lo? WWE had no idea what to do with him 8 years ago why would they know what to do with him now.

[Chimee]

Val Venis got cut as well.

[MagillaGorillaz]

Val Venis got cut as well.

Goodbye Ladies!

[Kevin]

is this firing #3 for d-lo? WWE had no idea what to do with him 8 years ago why would they know what to do with him now.

D-LO to unemployment..

YOU BETTA RECONIZE!

[MIKEYDAKEN]

kevin thorn and timmy white both gone now

[Don Stugots]

tim white the ref? he was with the company for a long time

[Chimee]

I'm pretty sure he's been out of the company for a long time as well.

[Heather 8]

Jimmy Korderas, who's been a ref with the company since the 80s, is out.

Tim White has been off TV since the attempted suicide vignettes in 2006, but was a producer for the E.

[Fallon]

Val Venis got cut as well.

AGAIN?!!!

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[ScottFromGA]

AGAIN?!!!

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HA...we gonna choppa your PEEPEE!! I remember that so much, they actually ended Raw this. Next week, Ol' chopped dick Bobbitt comes out and Val says HE saved him at the last minute!

Oh how I miss that type of TV.....:wallbash:

[NITRON]

HA...we gonna choppa your PEEPEE!! I remember that so much, they actually ended Raw this. Next week, Ol' chopped dick Bobbitt comes out and Val says HE saved him at the last minute!

Oh how I miss that type of TV.....:wallbash:


jerry lawler had a memorable line when he interviewed val and bobbitt in the ring. "if i could interrupt you for a moment...i'm not trying to cut you short or anything...:thumbup:

[Heather 8]

Here's an updated list of this week's casualties:

- 10% of WWE's 600 person office staff, including several longtime managers as well as members of WWE's television production and WWE.com divisions.

- Superstars D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis and Kevin Fertig.

- Agent and former referee Tim White

- Referees Jimmy Korderas, Mike Posey and Kevin Keenan

- Developmental stars Gavin Spears and Mike Kruel

- Vince McMahon's 2 limo drivers

That last was long overdue... you let a limo get blown up with your boss in it, you're bound to eventually face repercussions.

[vjr97]

they fired snitsky even afte he had his teeth permantly yellowed!! jajajajajajaja..............they should fire mr.kennedy,hornswaggle,and the great khali

[conman823]

From Wikipedia.com regarding Big Steph:

She was promoted to Senior Vice President of Creative Writing in 2006.[2] She oversees the hiring of scriptwriters, supervises the writing team, and is involved in the long-term booking of WWE. According to a WWE SEC filing in March 2008, McMahon's approximate salary in 2007 was $677,125

With the way things are going with the ratings and storylines I think I found some money to keep Jimmy Kordaras around.

[ralphbxny]

Here's an updated list of this week's casualties:

- 10% of WWE's 600 person office staff, including several longtime managers as well as members of WWE's television production and WWE.com divisions.

- Superstars D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis and Kevin Fertig.

- Agent and former referee Tim White

- Referees Jimmy Korderas, Mike Posey and Kevin Keenan

- Developmental stars Gavin Spears and Mike Kruel

- Vince McMahon's 2 limo drivers

That last was long overdue... you let a limo get blown up with your boss in it, you're bound to eventually face repercussions.


Later boys and girls. Sad to see some of them go!

[ScottFromGA]

Jimmy Korderas....sad, wasn't he the one in the ring when Owen Hart fell to his death?


you would almost think that would get you a free pass or something.

[Heather 8]

Jimmy Korderas....sad, wasn't he the one in the ring when Owen Hart fell to his death?

you would almost think that would get you a free pass or something.

Indeed he was. Supposedly he heard Owen yell as he fell and just barely got out of the way.

And unless you are a McMahon or are banging a McMahon, there's no such thing as a free pass in WWe.

[Tenbatsuzen]

From Wikipedia.com regarding Big Steph:



With the way things are going with the ratings and storylines I think I found some money to keep Jimmy Kordaras around.

No offense, compared to some other big companies, Steph's salary is damn near paltry.

[boonanas]

Since I'm one of the many that were fired from WWE in the past week, I'd like to add myself to this thread. Thanks WWE!

[Don Stugots]

No offense, compared to some other big companies, Steph's salary is damn near paltry.


that's what happens when you work for family. you get short changes


Since I'm one of the many that were fired from WWE in the past week, I'd like to add myself to this thread. Thanks WWE!

sorry dude.

[Tall_James]

Since I'm one of the many that were fired from WWE in the past week, I'd like to add myself to this thread. Thanks WWE!

Sorry to hear that buddy.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

What did you do there?

[cougarjake13]

chris jericho fired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



by stephanie on tonights raw



im sure its only until either later when re instated by shane or next week by vince

[Fallon]

Add Sgt. Slaughter and Ron Simmons to the list.






DAMN!!!

[Heather 8]

Add Sgt. Slaughter and Ron Simmons to the list.






DAMN!!!

Vince fired the Sarge?

The terrorists have won.

[Freitag]

Vince fired the Sarge?

The terrorists have won.

Sarge and Ron were bit players at most. Besides, Ron's been fired before. Hell, he probably generated enough revenue to retire on with his share of the DAMN shirts.

[Heather 8]

Matt Cappotelli, the former Tough Enough winner who had not wrestled in years due to brain cancer, was among those in the recent cuts.

[Freitag]

Matt Cappotelli, the former Tough Enough winner who had not wrestled in years due to brain cancer, was among those in the recent cuts.

Did the WWE wish him well in his future chemotherapy?

All kidding aside, that's probably good personal news for Matt. No way the WWE would have released him unless he was cancer-free, especially after the Dawn Marie mess.

[JustJon]

Matt Cappotelli, the former Tough Enough winner who had not wrestled in years due to brain cancer, was among those in the recent cuts.

Is Droz still employed?

[Freitag]

Is Droz still employed?

According to Wiki, yes. I think Vince realizes that unlike most of the wrestlers he cuts, Droz really doesn't have an opportunity for employment outside of the WWE.

[ScottFromGA]

I never knew that Matt fella had brain cancer.

thats sad.......thanks for bringing me down.:sad:

[Heather 8]

I never knew that Matt fella had brain cancer.


I blame Bob Holly.

If it's any consolation, he had successful surgery almost 2 years ago and apparently has been doing pretty well.

[Don Stugots]

According to Wiki, yes. I think Vince realizes that unlike most of the wrestlers he cuts, Droz really doesn't have an opportunity for employment outside of the WWE.

door stop?

[Freitag]

door stop?

I'm sorry you had to hear that Earl.

[Knowledged_one]

door stop?

paperweight?

[Boogie in Va]

door stop?

Not a bad choice, but you could place him in the passenger seat of your car and be able to use the HOV2 lanes. Put him in the trunk until needed again.










Yes, I know I am going to hell for that.

[Heather 8]

Hardcore Holly has been future endeavored.

[cougarjake13]

Hardcore Holly has been future endeavored.

they werent doing much with him after they broke him and cody up anyways

[ScottFromGA]

sad that Bob was released. he had that thing that I just loved about him, WWE made him a very cool guy on Tough Enough and did NOTHING with him.

I'll miss him.


I also read that Victoria quit.....anyone hear this?

[Heather 8]

sad that Bob was released. he had that thing that I just loved about him, WWE made him a very cool guy on Tough Enough and did NOTHING with him.

I'll miss him.


I also read that Victoria quit.....anyone hear this?

Yep. She posted about it on MySpace.

www.myspace.com/victoria_lisamarievaron

They also mentioned it almost non-stop during her match with Michelle McCool tonight.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

From WWE.com:

"World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Scotty Goldman (Scott Colton) as of February 20, 2009. WWE wishes Scott the best in all future endeavors."

In my opinion, they never gave him a chance. What Ricky Ortiz was doing is exactly the role that Scotty Goldman could have done and a lot better. Guess it's back to ROH.

[RingWraith]

From WWE.com:

"World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Scotty Goldman (Scott Colton) as of February 20, 2009. WWE wishes Scott the best in all future endeavors."

In my opinion, they never gave him a chance. What Ricky Ortiz was doing is exactly the role that Scotty Goldman could have done and a lot better. Guess it's back to ROH.

WHO!?!?!?! :huh:

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Better known as Colt Cabana.

[cougarjake13]

WHO!?!?!?! :huh:

x2

[SpicyMcHaggis]

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This guy.

[Fallon]

Better known as Colt Cabana.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....

:unsure:

[TripleSkeet]

Did he REALLY have a move called the Flying Asshole???? Jesus.

[ScottFromGA]

im inconsolable.....:glurps:

[smiler grogan]

Colt Cabana is a very entertaining guy, its to bad it didn't work but he'll be fine.

[Tenbatsuzen]

At work, I was closing down a client relationship and sending the last e-mail I'd probably ever send to my contact at the client.


and yes, I future endeavored her.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

was this after you forced her to get implants? ya know to really feel like vince

[Tenbatsuzen]

was this after you forced her to get implants? ya know to really feel like vince

As the person in question was about 50, no.

[MHasegawa]

freddie jr. has been released from the creative team

[Don Stugots]

besides being a fan and getting the dream job that any fan would want, what did he do on the creative team?

[brettmojo]

besides being a fan and getting the dream job that any fan would want, what did he do on the creative team?
Pretend he was paying attention to the storyline discussion when he was really just daydreaming about how he was gonna' give his dick to Sarah Michelle Gellar that night.

[styckx]

`Creative' is just a smidge over qualifying that team. Let's call them something else instead

[Don Stugots]

`Creative' is just a smidge over qualifying that team. Let's call them something else instead

true, just hire Hosp and get it over with.

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Or all the top posters on this board. We all know what we'd be able to do with that company if given the chance.

[Don Stugots]

Or all the top posters on this board. We all know what we'd be able to do with that company if given the chance.

true, i didnt mean to leave anyone out.

[CYYYFYYY]

Do I make the Cut.... I have big ideas... First we bring back Doink because lets face it everyone loves DOINK!

[styckx]

I would start off by bringing back the repelling from the ceiling for a ring entrance Owen Hart style, except, I would start and end with the current lineup of the "creative" team.

[Don Stugots]

Lordsofpain.net states that Manu is gone. he shouldnt have been brought up to begin with. a samoan that talks and is not a "bezerker" is useless

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Totally wasted talent. Could have been used as a mouth piece for Umaga. He could be the civilized Samoan while Umaga was the wild one, so to speak.

[cougarjake13]

Lordsofpain.net states that Manu is gone. he shouldnt have been brought up to begin with. a samoan that talks and is not a "bezerker" is useless

Totally wasted talent. Could have been used as a mouth piece for Umaga. He could be the civilized Samoan while Umaga was the wild one, so to speak.

it seems he was just used to further the LEGACY faction and nothing more

[The Nature Boy]

Lordsofpain.net states that Manu is gone. he shouldnt have been brought up to begin with. a samoan that talks and is not a "bezerker" is useless

Wow, what an unreal fall. Had no business being in the legacy, but that was a fast fall.

The Bezerker samoan notion is interesting. I mean, Rikishi and the Rock(and Fatu the positive choice rapper before Rikishi) were some of that evolution, but someone mentioned following about about the mouthpiece angle for Manu, and they could do a LOT with that.

Or go Bezerker route and have Samoa Joe come in as some Samoan Uncle Tom.

[Bob Impact]

At work, I was closing down a client relationship and sending the last e-mail I'd probably ever send to my contact at the client.


and yes, I future endeavored her.

I found out one of my designers is a big wrestling fan when I walked by his desk and saw lordsofpain up. I've been wishing him "The best of luck in all your future endevours" everyday when I leave the office for a week. He seemed nervous for a while, I think he caught on after 3 or 4 days.

[Tenbatsuzen]

I found out one of my designers is a big wrestling fan when I walked by his desk and saw lordsofpain up. I've been wishing him "The best of luck in all your future endevours" everyday when I leave the office for a week. He seemed nervous for a while, I think he caught on after 3 or 4 days.

I get freaked out reading Deadspin, RF.net, and TMZ at work. Ain't no way in shit you'd catch me on a dirtsheet site at work.

[Bob Impact]

I get freaked out reading Deadspin, RF.net, and TMZ at work. Ain't no way in shit you'd catch me on a dirtsheet site at work.

My guys get a bit of leeway from me as long as they get their stuff done, and quite often they're stuck waiting for an upload or whatever. Personally I would actually feel weirder about rf.net then a dirtsheet, too much potential for NSFW stuff as someone is walking by.

[Tenbatsuzen]

My guys get a bit of leeway from me as long as they get their stuff done, and quite often they're stuck waiting for an upload or whatever. Personally I would actually feel weirder about rf.net then a dirtsheet, too much potential for NSFW stuff as someone is walking by.

Just the modquotes. Ugh.

[Fallon]

Just the modquotes. Ugh.

Most of the ones I put up come from you!

[Tenbatsuzen]

Most of the ones I put up come from you!

Most of them are innocuous. There are some that cross the line. Not blaming you on this one.

I asked Jon if there was a way they could be turned off... I was told no.

[styckx]

Just read this, hilarious. It's about Manu who went by Anoa'i at the time

On March 20, 2008, Anoa’i was suspended by WWE for violating the company’s Wellness Policy. Reportedly, he attempted to cheat on a WWE drug test through the aid of a prosthetic penis. He was caught and as a result, suspended. Soon after, company officials adopted a policy for all talent to drop their pants to their ankles in front of the assigned doctor when taking a urine sample.

[TripleSkeet]

He sucked anyway. As far as his promos went, all he could fucking do was make mean faces and breathe heavy. If youre gonna give Umaga a mouthpiece again, bring back Estrada. That guy was at least entertaining to watch. Where the fuck has he been?

[ScottFromGA]

was in ECW....


he's future endeavored now, right?

[Heather 8]

Estrada was released in November 2008.

[Hosp]

true, just hire Hosp and get it over with.

Dude, I'd kill for the book, and I have ideas that would elevate everyone's game.

#1) Bring back the ECW TV title and give it some play among the cruiserweights and raw and smackdown jobbers. Jamie Noble alone would make it fucking exciting, and you don't limit it to just cruiserweights. Scotty Goldman has fans out there, but would NEVER be in contention for a major title, Charlie Haas too. And it never has to be defended on a single PPV. Plus ECW is so limited with it's talent it would give you a reason to bring some other people in every now and then.

2)Unify the tag belts, you don't have enough teams anywhere to justify 2 sets, and since you have Miz and Morison showing up everywhere already it will give you a little more play and you'll have like 7 teams in contention all together instead of 3 per brand (and I'd keep tag matches off of ECW entirely).

3)Missed the boat with having MVP stop his losing streak already, I would have had Kozlov mock him in the back for not being able to win while he was still unpinned, and then have the program where they are interfering in each other's matches leading up to MVP getting the pin on him at Wrestlemania.

4)Keep the long term veterans out of programs with the Undertaker leading up to Wrestlemania. Ending his streak is a rub someone on the rise can use, and JBL and Michaels have nothing to really gain from it, and I don't see Taker wanting to give it up to either of them.

5)I want Santino as Raw GM just for the fact that he is 100 times better on the mic then in the ring. I would like to see him being bullied and manipulated into decisions, yet somehow maintaining his arrogance. Plus he then can have interaction with the Upper card wrestlers and never have to get into a match where he is dominated (except for the occasional come uppence match).

I honestly think I could have people interested again

[TripleSkeet]

Vince really had an oppurtunity to strike gold again with ECW. I still cant believe how shitty hes made that brand.

[Heather 8]

WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar “The Boogeyman” Marty Wright as of today, March 4. WWE wishes Marty the best in all future endeavors.

[Chimee]

Isn't this the third time he's been fired?

[Don Stugots]

please do not bring him back.

[foodcourtdruide]

The only time I ever laughed at boogeyman was when he was in the foley court segment and he was acting crazy and they showed foley eating a moonpie. Eh, I guess I never laughed at him.

[Dirtbag]

It did get old really fast, but at first I would laugh every single time he'd pop up randomly backstage and do his catchphrase.

[cougarjake13]

and he just jobbed to kane

sorry budday

[Hosp]

Some firings are well deserved, nobody misses Hardcore Holly and nobody will miss the Boogeyman. I'm more upset about Scotty Goldman, not only did he have his own WWE.com show, they renamed the show to Good as Goldman the day before they let him go.


Maybe we should actually get a crew together, do a presentation, take over the book...

I work cheap.

[Don Stugots]

Or just get them money to start your own company.

[CYYYFYYY]

Once Cena was looking for someone I believe and Boogie man popped out and made me giggle. Other than that I am glad he is gone. His entrance took longer than his matches. In all honesty though it was a nice story a 40 year old guy takes a chance and makes it to the wwe.

[Hosp]

Or just get them money to start your own company.

I have a friend that is/was a promoter, and I've brought up running shows at the Hard Rock to Johnny, I could probably pull it together.

[Kevin]

Most of them are innocuous. There are some that cross the line. Not blaming you on this one.

I asked Jon if there was a way they could be turned off... I was told no.



I am shocked that lego boy actualy answered, but i am not shocked he said no. Why would he ever help with anything, or do anything posative that does not make him money.. That would be gay.

[KojiClutch]

Some firings are well deserved, nobody misses Hardcore Holly and nobody will miss the Boogeyman. I'm more upset about Scotty Goldman, not only did he have his own WWE.com show, they renamed the show to Good as Goldman the day before they let him go.


Maybe we should actually get a crew together, do a presentation, take over the book...

I work cheap.At FCW after Goldman got fired the arena was chanting "Colt Cabana" and Dusty Rhodes got pissed and yelled "He's Gone!"

[Hosp]

At FCW after Goldman got fired the arena was chanting "Colt Cabana" and Dusty Rhodes got pissed and yelled "He's Gone!"

I've seen him work comedy matches and I've seen him go full on technical. Maybe if they had paired him up with CM Punk again it would have done something for him.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

kizarny fired today. anyone shocked?

[cougarjake13]

kizarny fired today. anyone shocked?

only that they wasted money on the gimmick in the first place

[CYYYFYYY]

Bad gimmic and he was in bad shape.

[Hosp]

kizarny fired today. anyone shocked?

I think some of the "hollywood" writers probably heard a wrestler say kayfabe and asked them some questions, got enamored by wrestling's connections to the carnival, and came up with the character. They probably should worry more about people with talent and not people who fit a character.

[Don Stugots]

hey let's have a guy that is a garbage man!

yeah yeah or maybe a plumber!

[SpicyMcHaggis]

Why not take people who have an interesting character that can talk be used as managers instead of trying to make them into wrestlers?

[Don Stugots]

If they did that, I would be changin careers and going for it. I would love to be a manager.

[Don Stugots]

Tazz is GONE

http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/1668.html

[Don Stugots]

http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/1669.html


the schedule? come on, he works one day a week

[Freitag]

Tazz is GONE

http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/wwe/1668.html

right before the biggest payday of the year, too... interesting.

where is he gonna go? All of his friends are dead or in jail.

[Don Stugots]

maybe he will just stay at home with his wife and kid and show up for Hardcore Reunion next year to sign autographs.

[cougarjake13]

i would love if TNA picks him up


i hate those 2 douches tenay and west

[Don Stugots]

or tony schivani.

[PilotJeff]

According to www.gerweck.net you can now add Mr. Kennedy to the 'future endeavors' list.

Up at wwe.com here: http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/kennedyreleased

He was injured during his return match on Monday and I guess that was just one too many.

[Heather 8]

I liked F4W's blurb:

"Mr. Kennedy has been wished well in his future endeavors. Endeavors."

[ScottFromGA]

damn....and I really liked him, too.


He always had that "Look"....I hate to see this one cause he really could have turned things around.

[cougarjake13]

im sure he'll be in tna soon

[PilotJeff]

im sure he'll be in tna soon

Unless he sneezes and throws out his back or tears another muscle...

[Heather 8]

Unless he sneezes and throws out his back or tears another muscle...

Didn't stop them from signing Kevin "three steps = one quad tear" Nash.

[ScottFromGA]

Didn't stop them from signing Kevin "three steps = one quad tear" Nash.

that night still makes me laugh.....

[Hosp]

Good. He stunk. All he had was a fancy way to say his name, he couldn't stay healthy to make any kind of decent run, and the investment they made in him was never returned. Any time he grabbed that microphone it was grating, not because he was cutting a heal promo and it annoyed me, but he had absolutely nothing to say.

[whorehay]

could this whole injury scenario be a hoax by the WWE?
on their website it says..

"World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Mr. Kennedy (Ken Kennedy) as of today, May, 29 2009. WWE wishes Ken the best in all future endeavors."

Why would they list his wrestling name in parenthesis instead of his real name (like they do for EVERY wrestler).

keeping it kayfabe?