WWE Hired & Fired Thread

[The Dark Vampire]

WE SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL THIRD GENERATION STAR
by Mike Johnson @ 11:59:00 AM on 7/10/2007


World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Teddy Hart to a developmental deal. Hart has already reported to Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa, Florida.

The controversial but extremely charismatic and talented Hart was the talk of the Internet at various times in recent years for antics in Ring of Honor, TNA, Jersey All Pro Wrestling and MLW, among other promotions.

Hart, 27, is the grandson of Stu Hart and the son of wrestler BJ Annis and Georgia Hart. His cousins Nattie Neidhart and Harry Smith are also under WWE deals and in Florida, as is long-time friend and opponent TJ Wilson. .


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Well i predicted this moths ago I would guess we will see The New Hart Foundation by end of the year (Survivor series for the 10 year anniversary of the screw job

There are rumors circulating that WWE is considering bringing back Sean Waltman. Nothing concrete, but it is being discussed internally in Stamford.




Matt Sydal is rapidly becoming the hottest free agent on the independent scene. Sydal had in-ring tryouts with WWE the week of the Benoit tragedy and was going to work for TNA but had has his appearances cancelled because of conflicts with his touroing schedule with Dragon's Gate in Japan. ECW Creative Head Dave Lagana is pushing for Sydal to be signed and put in ECW.



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Today's Baltimore Sun has a lengthy interview up with Chris Jericho. Jericho says he is returning to wrestling and will be returning to a full time schedule. He didn't mention whether it will be TNA or WWE.

He did say he's happy when TNA mentions his name on their broadcasts. Jericho also spoke on doing his comedy, a play in Toronto and writing his new book.

Credit>Wrestling Observer



PWinsider.com is reporting that WWE has fired referee Chris Kay. Kay had previously been suspended for sixty days by WWE after failing repeated drug tests.

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE has signed former TNA talent Nick Cvjetkovich, The Original Sinn to a developmental deal.
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[Kat]

I am sick that they hired Teddy Hart. I cannot stand that kid and I feel he will get himself into alot of trouble there. I give him 2 years before he is kicked out.

[The Dark Vampire]

True he was hired before but blew it

some people think it may only of been to please Bret while they have him sweet they want to keep him that way.

I think that is possible but think the fact they want the Hart Foundation 2.0 on screen is another reason

However I wouldn't want to be part of it look at what has happened to the last version of The Hart Foundation what was on TV

Out of the 5
3 are dead
1 is injured into retirement
and the one with most luck is part of where are they now

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I agree with Banana-Rama, unless Teddy Hart has sorted his attitude out he won't last long unless he's given Randy Orton type privileges

[Just Jeans]

That's just what we need -- two Randy Orton's in the locker room. >:(

[The Dark Vampire]

Diva's better hide their bags.

Seriously though I can see them been friends backstage and making each other worse than they all ready are

[The Dream Master]

Not exactly a firing, but I came across this today:

In Wade Keller’s latest audio hotline, he sent word that a top WWE star was sent home. Details remain very sketchy at this time and have yet to be confirmed.

(Credit: PWTorch.com)

Wonder who it is?

[Kat]

True he was hired before but blew it

some people think it may only of been to please Bret while they have him sweet they want to keep him that way.

I think that is possible but think the fact they want the Hart Foundation 2.0 on screen is another reason

However I wouldn't want to be part of it look at what has happened to the last version of The Hart Foundation what was on TV

Out of the 5
3 are dead
1 is injured into retirement
and the one with most luck is part of where are they now

I hope they don't have another Hart Foundation. I grew up around Calgary, worked for several wrestling businesses in Alberta and BC and I honestly have no use for any of the Harts. The only one that I ever actually thought was a decent guy when I met him was Owen. Bret was quite nice but very pompous IMHO. Diane Hart was also fairly nice. Teddy, TJ Wilson (a close friend of the Harts), Nattie Niedhart and Harry Smith were/are all overrated.

[The Dark Vampire]

I read a new Hart Foundation is pretty much guaranteed Harry Nattie-TJ and Teddy and all in WWE now and the only reason was to resurrect the Hart Foundation 2.0 (I believe it was formed in Stampede)

The rumors are they will be on screen soon and built up well enough to have a match at Survivor Series which of course is the 10th anniversary of the screw job so you have to guess that one of the other team will be HBK

[Kat]

I read a new Hart Foundation is pretty much guaranteed Harry Nattie-TJ and Teddy

Yes, I am not a fan of any of those people at all. While they are talented in the ring, I think - :lol: of them as human beings! 3 future Randy Orton's right there

[The Dark Vampire]

Mike Johnson is reporting that Ted DiBiase Jr., the son of "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase, has signed a WWE developmental deal and will be assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa, FL. DiBiase Jr. had received rave reviews from his recent tour in Japan with the Pro Wrestling NOAH.
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I've heard from one source that a 7ft. 3in., 500lb. wrestler to go by the name The Mighty Biggs will be debuting for the WWE RAW brand this Fall. The source says the character will have a rapper sidekick with him, Mike White, who is an up and coming rapper and future reality TV star. Apparently White even wrote the Biggs theme song, has already been paid by WWE for it and will perform it on RAW sometime this Fall. No word on who will be behind the Biggs gimmick, but the source says that it is an indy wrestler from the New England area who has had success in the past.

Another Bit Of News Posted A Few Threads Above;

As noted earlier, a 7ft. 3in., 500lb. wrestler by the name Mighty Biggs will be debuting for the WWE RAW brand this Fall. The character will have a rapper sidekick with him, Mike White, who is an up and coming rapper and future reality TV star based out of Albany, NY. White even the Biggs theme song and has already been paid by WWE for it.

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[Denzil]

Here the info straight from the horses mouth, Harley Race's website:

http://www.harleyrace.com/dibiasewwe.htm

Ted DiBiase Jr. WWE Bound

Ted DiBiase Jr. came down to the Harley Race Wrestling Academy in March of 2006. Ted found out very rapidly how hard it would be to get into the business that made his grandfather, grandmother, and father a star. Ted’s older brother Mike soon joined the Academy. The brothers stuck it out and on July 8th they made their professional debut in Eldon, Missouri. Ted and Mike came out the victors on that night as they took down the then current WLW Tag Team Champions, Ty Dalton and Angelo.

Ted and Mike continued to tag together for the better part of 2006. The two brothers impressed several Pro Wrestling NOAH representatives in September of that year and it was announced that both men would be touring with the group sometime in '07. Unfortunately, Mike DiBiase went down with a severe knee injury. This forced Ted into a singles role as he worked his way up WLW ladder towards the end of '06. He soon found himself in the main events battling for the WLW Championship against the likes of Trevor Murdoch, Daniel Cross, and Wild Wade Chism.

In March of 2007 Ted Jr. made his first trip over to Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan. On this four-week tour he earned a handful of victories which put him in line for GHC Hardcore Crown Title shot, when NOAH brought him back for a second tour in late April. Although he did not come out victorious in the bout he was grateful for the opportunity that was given to him by putting him in such a high profile match.

While on tour with NOAH, a WWE representative contacted Ted DiBiase Sr. World Wrestling Entertainment was willing to offer Ted Jr. a developmental contract. When Ted returned from Japan, and after discussing this amazing opportunity with his father and others Ted DiBiase Jr. decided to put his name on the dotted line. As of this writing Ted is training in Tampa, Florida for WWE’s developmental territory. Harley Race, BJ Race, and the rest of the WLW family wish Ted the best of luck on all his future endeavors.

Ted Jr. was first noticed by WWE at the 2006 Harley Race/NOAH camp. The representative at the time, Simon Dean took a good report for Ted back to the home offices of WWE. Since the start of the Haley Race/NOAH camp almost one dozen people have been signed by WWE. Who will be selected this year? Sign up and find out!!

The Million Dollar Man Comments on his Son’s Signing

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Harley Race for all he's done for me over the course of most of my life. For those of you who don't know the story, it was Harley who tried to save my dad's life the night he died wrestling in Lubbock, Texas. Harley was one of the most prominent wrestlers instrumental in the success I've achieved over the course of my career. It was Harley Race who gave me my first big "Main Event", when I wrestled him to a one hour draw at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, while he was NWA World Champion. Harley also lobbied for me to one day get the NWA world title, although that never came to pass.

Now, I must thank Harley again. Starting this week, my son Teddy is training at the WWE training facility in Tampa Florida. He is now on developmental contract with the WWE. This opportunity for my son has come as a result of the training he received with Harley at World League Wrestling. So once again my friend, thank you for all you've done, not only for me, but now, for my son also. Chances are, I'll be thanking you again. You see, I have two more sons!"

[The Dark Vampire]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Rene Dupree. WWE wishes Rene all the best in his future endeavors.

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Teddy Hart in trouble already
- 1wrestling.com is reporting that WWE developmental talent Teddy Hart is receiving major heat in OVW after only being there a week. Hart's problems started when he took a phone call in the middle of a production meeting during his first day in OVW. Trainers asked him to end the call, and reports say Hart said it was important and kept on talking. Hart also has been using injury excuses to get out of training sessions and doesn't help his fellow workers in cleaning up the building and doing other things that are expected of the talent. On the other hand, Harry Smith and Nattie Neidhart are receiving praise since debuting in OVW.

[Denzil]

Didn't take him long. Why can't he just knuckle down and stop being an idiot.

[Kat]

I give Teddy a year.....tops.
Nattie and Harry maybe a good 5 year run or so....

[The 5th Golden Girl]

They shouldn't fire him this time. They should let other wrestlers beat the crap out of him night in and night out and job him out until he changes his tune or his contract expires.

I know it sounds harsh, but it wouldn't be the first time WWE has punished a wrestler by letting other wrestlers stiff the hell out of him. I remember an incident in 2001 where WWE punished Perry Saturn by having Bradshaw powerbomb him unneccessarily hard twice at the end of a match on RAW. Sure, this eventually led to Perry Saturn's not-quite-there "you're welcome" dating-a-mop gimmick which actually worked well for him, but it doesn't change the fact the beating was WWE's way of punishing Saturn for something he had either done or said.

[The Dark Vampire]

Bob Ryder is reporting that Rene Dupree was fired due to failing the much maligned WWE wellness policy. Dupree had recently completed a 60-day drug rehab treatment. Ryder is also reporting that Dupree abused somas during his time with Ohio Valley Wrestling.


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[Kat]

I know it sounds harsh, but it wouldn't be the first time WWE has punished a wrestler by letting other wrestlers stiff the hell out of him. I remember an incident in 2001 where WWE punished Perry Saturn by having Bradshaw powerbomb him unneccessarily hard twice at the end of a match on RAW.

Does anyone have a video clip of that? I remember it clearly but would like to see it again....

[The Dark Vampire]

- Colossus, a wrestler from IWA in Puerto Rico, signed a WWE developmental deal, and has been assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa.

Credit>The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

[Violent VictiM]

Unfortunately, I'm almost positive Teddy Hart is untouchable. They dropped his Uncle from 90 feet above the ring; the WWE will do anything to make the Hart family happy at this point. That's just my opinion.

I remember when Bradshaw fucked Saturn up. Was that because of what he did to that jobber? That shit was VICIOUS. Both Bradshaw and Saturn's stiffs.

[Denzil]

Well at least Teddy can still produce in the ring, from the last OVW show:

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THE JAMES BOYS (Champs) VS. THE NEXT GENERATION HART FOUNDATION (TEDDY HART, HENRY SMITH & NATTIE NEIDHART)
REF: Goose Mahoney

Teddy started off with Kasey and Cassidy, mowing them both down with a moonsault off the top-rope and then tagging in Henry. Henry hit a standing dropkick on Kasey to take him out of the ring and then belly-to-belly Cassidy across the ring. Cassidy pleaded for mercy, but it was just a way to get Henry over so Cassidy could drag him down to hit the middle turnbuckle face-first. As Goose pulled Cassidy back and lectured him, Kasey saw his chance and slammed a boot into Henry's head from the apron!

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Kasey tagged in to continue the assault of Henry (with a little assist from Cassidy on the outside) and then brought Cassidy back in for more of the same with a final slam into Kasey's boot on the top-rope in their corner. Kasey and Cassidy traded back and forth and it was not looking good for Henry but then the strangest thing happened – Mini-Bolin accidentally tripped up Cassidy at the ropes (thinking it was Henry), allowing Henry a chance to tag Teddy back into the ring! Kasey managed to pull Teddy off of Cassidy during a pin-attempt soon after, but that only led to Teddy working over Kasey in a corner, while Henry and Nattie jumped in to take care of Cassidy. With Teddy running back to hit a corkscrew elbow-drop on Kasey from the top-rope, Teddy got the pin and the win!

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[The Dark Vampire]

From Andy Douglas' blog (the dark haired Natural)


WWE
Well it has finally been confirmed. Monday, Septetember 17th, the Naturals get their shot at the WWE. We just found out that we get our dark match(try out match) on WWE Raw in Nashville on the 17th. So any and all fans that will be in the Nashville area on that day, please feel free to come down to WWE Raw and give us all the support that all of you have continued to give us over the last 5 years. Thank you all for this support, here on Myspace, during our career with TNA, and all the support from our fans at the local Indy shows. Thank you.
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Jeff Hardy may be done with WWE. Hardy wasn't at RAW last night and there's concern within WWE that he won't be back for SummerSlam and that he might not be back at all.
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Didn't take him to long to get bored again

[Denzil]

Andy Douglas has removed that entry from his myspace. Either WWE doesn't want him to tell people or the tryout has been canceled.

ADDED:

Just a quick update on Teddy Hart.

from this weeks Figure Four Weekly newsletter:

There was a report on the Internet that Teddy Hart was rubbing people the wrong way in OVW already. I was told this week by one source that he was actually on his best behavior, and another source in the company said that any heat he had isn't "bad heat" (meaning, no one in management is upset with him), but rather jealousy by the other guys because he's a Hart, has a great body (he's jakked to the gills), and is an amazing athlete.

That is good news, i really don't want him to mess up his chance at getting into the main WWE roster. I trust this report as Bryan Alvarez (the newsletter writer) has links to OVW and is involved in an angle in Derby City Wrestling (the developmental of OVW).

[Darth Sinister]

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Didn't take him to long to get bored again

I've heard from a friend who is a big Hardys fan that Jeff apparently is nursing some injuries and that he has WWE's permission to be gone. Take that for what you will.

[Violent VictiM]

Even if Jeff Hardy did not show up, and has gotten bored again, I don't blame him. He's under appreciated and over worked. The man puts his body on the line in every match, not just in gimmick matches, and gets little to no credit for it. I'm sorry, but a month long IC title run isn't really giving the man what he deserves. For what he does, he should be given more downtime than anyone in that company. Hopefully he really is being given the time to rest, and not just getting the boot.

[The Dark Vampire]

I actually disagree he was given the title less than a month after his return where his brother who stayed loyal and even let WWE exploit his personal life hasn't even had a sniff of a IC or US title in the last 4-5 years.

Not just Matt but others who have busted their asses have got no where but Jeff decides yeah I can be arsed again (this week anyway) and gets put right back in the possession he was when he left.

Anyway lastest report is WWE knew about him not coming in as he has a neck injury

[Violent VictiM]

Yeah, but Matt Hardy is a second rate Jeff Hardy. No where near as cool, and even when he tries to speak on the mic, he does about as good of a job as a wet gym sock.

[The Dark Vampire]

Matt's in ring work is much better than Jeff's even Jeff has admitted Matt is the better wrestler where he is better and getting the fans behind him and jumping off things.

[Violent VictiM]

It's the Michael Vick thread all over again. :cry:

So what's more important? Getting the fans behind you, the people who pay for the tickets, your merchandise, and keep the company going OR being able to execute a snapmare takeover with perfection, while fans cheer with mediocrity?

[The Dark Vampire]

Depends who you are 9 times out of 10 I much prefer to watch a match with better in ring work.

For example I would much sooner watch Fit Finley vs William Regal than I would Cena vs Orton or Hulk Hogan vs Anybody (I mean 80's 90's Hulk Hogan)

[FinalBeyond]

When it comes to Jeff missing days, at least he doesn't trash hotel rooms when he does it, unlike one of the higher paid headlockers...

[The Dark Vampire]

When it comes to Jeff missing days, at least he doesn't trash hotel rooms when he does it, unlike one of the higher paid headlockers...

True and I honestly don't know how that guy keeps his job I'm 99% sure it's only because they think/know if they do fire him TNA will pick him up by the time the ink in his release form is dry.

PS don't get me wrong in what i've been saying I like Jeff but I just think he does get away with stuff that would hold other guys back
ADDED:
Dave Scherer is reporting that Jeff Hardy is not injured and has been suspended for unknown reasons. The story that was posted on Hardy's bands Myspace saying he is taking time off do to injury is just a cover up and is not true. Hardy has been supsended for at least 30 days and will obviously miss the Summerslam PPV.
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Has he failed a wellness test?

or just is in trouble for not showing up again

[Mutant Leprechaun]

- Sources say the wrestler who beat Chavo Guerrero in the ECW dark match last night was none other than Seamus O'Shaunessy. Seamus, who is from Ireland, was rumored to have recently signed a WWE developmental deal. He has the "gladiator" look that was described in the spoiler report and his finisher, The Irish Curse, is basically a Scorpion death drop as described in the spoiler report.

Seamus was described by Jim Ross earlier this year as a "superstar of tomorrow." Was only a matter of time in my opinion. I don't particularly like O'Shaunessy but with his size and look I knew WWE would be gunning for him to sign a contract.

[The Dark Vampire]

I remember watching him in FWA and Irish Whip Wrestling not bad really.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I remember watching him in FWA and Irish Whip Wrestling not bad really.I don't think he's particularly bad but I don't really like him at the same time. He'll be the first WWE wrestler from the Republic of Ireland as far as I know.

[The Dark Vampire]

I don't think he's particularly bad but I don't really like him at the same time. He'll be the first WWE wrestler from the Republic of Ireland as far as I know.

I wonder if they will have him in some kind of team with Fit Finley I know he's from Northern Ireland but it's close enough for WWE

[Mutant Leprechaun]

I wonder if they will have him in some kind of team with Fit Finley I know he's from Northern Ireland but it's close enough for WWE Could happen, I could be wrong but I think when Finlay debuted in WCW he was in a feud will Lord Steven/William Regal where he was accusing the British of invading Northern Ireland, so he could be a Nationalist even though he is from Northern Ireland.

[The Dark Vampire]

Eric Bischoff’s contract with WWE has expired. Bischoff is currently focusing on television projects and energy drinks.

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[Violent VictiM]

I like Eric Bischoff. Say what you will about his character and business ethics, but his character in wrestling is one of the best. He made Nitro better than RAW for a really long time, and granted he did it in a dirty way, but he still did what he had to do and that was put on a great show for fans.

The only thing I don't like is how he bitches and moans [off camera] about how WCW could have been great if they only gave him another shot. WCW was crap, and needed to be stopped. The day Shane McMahon stepped on that screen, you knew WCW couldn't be saved. Not from the fact that Shane was there, from the fact that if it gotten to the point where the McMahon's could take it over, Eric needed to admit defeat then and there. And he still hasn't. He always runs his mouth, even in promos and DVDs where its not even necessary to talk about WCW.

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE's web site posted the following earlier this evening:
WWE has come to terms on the release of Idol Stevens as of today. We wish Idol the best in all future endeavors.

According to a reliable source, Stevens was flown to Raw earlier this evening, and was suppose to redebut tonight and when he wasn't written on the show, Stevens told WWE officials he was done. Stevens had threatened to go to TNA.
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[Mutant Leprechaun]

And the already over crowded locker-rooms of TNA will probably be glad to have him (they took in Test didn't they?).
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Even if Jeff Hardy did not show up, and has gotten bored again, I don't blame him. He's under appreciated and over worked. He isn't over worked when compared to everyone else in the WWE, guys like Orton, Umaga and John Cena have to work the exact same dates if not more. And if he was getting bored (a poor excuse to leave a company in it's own right) he should have asked for his release, not no showed like an immature punk (if that is what happened).
The man puts his body on the line in every match, not just in gimmick matches, and gets little to no credit for it. I have to wonder whether him putting his body on the line in every match is a show of bravery and athleticism or an attempt to cover up subpar wrestling skills.
I'm sorry, but a month long IC title run isn't really giving the man what he deserves. It's good enough for me considering his brother who is wasting away on Smackdown hasn't been near gold for years. For what he does, he should be given more downtime than anyone in that company.Hell no to that, according to most workers in WWE the wrestlers are given downtime when it's needed... giving Jeff Hardy more downtime then anyone else despite him doing jack shit in the ring which doesn't involve the top rope is a bad idea and might create some attitude problems backstage. Hopefully he really is being given the time to rest, and not just getting the boot. He was fired from both WWE and TNA for this same problem, if he no showed then he broke the rules and Randy Orton may be bad but at least he shows up for the damn job.

[The Dark Vampire]

Just dropping you a note that according to Lacey Von Erich's
(Kerry's Von Erich's daughter) myspace
(http://www.myspace.com/sexymama717) she has signed with
WWE.

Here's what she has up:
"Just signed with WWE!! Following daddy's foot steps...!
Wish me luck!!""


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- WWE signed twins Nicole and Brianna Garcia to developmental deals. They are identical twins hired by John Laurinaitis, and have been training in Tampa in recent weeks.
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After a two week stint with Ohio Valley Wrestling, The 2nd Generation Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart, Harry Smith, TJ Wilson and Nattie Neidhart) returned to Tampa’s Florida Championship Wrestling. However, the word is that the 2nd generation Hart Foundation is being transferred to Louisville, due to the fact that OVW runs more house shows. The new Hart Foundation debuted the traditional Hart Foundation colors, and is using Bret Hart’s theme song.

The current plan is to call up the new Hart Foundation to Smackdown in two or three months. However, as previously reported, Teddy Hart has tremendous heat on him. Hart continues to show up late to practice and sneaks away to talk on his cell phone. Apparently Vince McMahon wants the new Hart Foundation to be called up, but only if Teddy is apart of the group.

On a side note, Teddy Hart’s buddy Jack Evans (Ring of Honor/WSX) has been in Tampa the last few days, and apparently will be there a few more days. Evans is doing a try out of sorts, in the hopes of trying to secure a WWE developmental deal.

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[Uncle Hoody]

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I wonder if Lacey Von Erich means she's following in her dad's footSTEP.

Ok, lame.


I can't see the NHF lasting with Teddy's attitude. I hope he proves me wrong. Problem is they dropped his uncle, killing him, so I think they'll let him get away with a lot.

[Denzil]

Lots of people have been saying the "her fathers footSTEP" joke. I hope that she breaks the chain of horrible things happening to the wrestlers from the Von Erich family.

As i've said before i'm hoping that Teddy Hart lasts in the WWE. I heard that he was initially signed by the WWE in 1998, when he was 18 and was released because of attitude problems. I reckon that this may be his last chance at making it even the WWE can only give someone so many opportunities.

[The 5th Golden Girl]

I read up on the Von Erich family as I had heard about their "curse." It's sad, yes, but I've seen worse happen to whole families. I think professional wrestling is a stressful business, and that coupled with some early tragedies (the oldest brother's accidental death at age 8, the accidental overdose of the other brother) led to the fragile mental states of the two brothers that ended up killing themselves. Drug charges, amputation, blood diseases, and inability to make it in the family business added to the pressure and ended in two suicides.

It's all very tragic, of course, but I wouldn't call it a family curse. The surviving Von Erich's seem to be doing just fine.

Anyway, I hope WWE doesn't just hire 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation wrestlers because of their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents' legacies. If they can go in the ring and back up the family name, by all means hire them, but I'd rather see new blood make it in the business if unknown wrestler is better than child of famous wrestler from the past.

[The Dark Vampire]

Member of TNA wants to return to WWE (after slaging them off every chance they've had for the last couple of years)

- It is believed strongly by many that Team 3D will not be resigning with TNA. Brother Devon has made it publicly known that he would like to and is likely to return to WWE with or without Brother Ray. Their contracts are set to expire come September.
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[Denzil]

It takes a lot for Vince to never sign a wrestler back again. After all Sable filed a $110 million lawsuit against the company and Eric Bischoff almost killed the company.

Both got hired. Say what you like about Vince he mostly does what is best for business.

[Rich]

WWE needs good tag teams. I mean look at the ones they have. They have Greasers, they have a couple of Rowdy Roddy Pipper look a likes with a combined IQ of about 10, and they have the absolute stereotype African American duo. Their tag team division is lacking big time. They need those Damn Dudleys back!

[The Dark Vampire]

It takes a lot for Vince to never sign a wrestler back again. After all Sable filed a $110 million lawsuit against the company and Eric Bischoff almost killed the company.

Both got hired. Say what you like about Vince he mostly does what is best for business.

I more meant Devon he's been very happy to slag WWE and Vince off both in character and in real life interviews for the past 3 or so years but as soon as he gets the chance he’s off running back there or at least trying to.

PS
I have no doubt others will go back sooner or later Christian (Cage) has already admitted he is he gave a interview and a question was “Where do you see yourself in 5 years” and his reply was “Back in WWE”

I can see Kurt Angle going back sooner or later I could even see Brock Lesner back one day (though he’s the least likely)

[Denzil]

I reckon that if Brock's MMA career doesn't go as planned then there is a chance that he would try and rebuild his bridge to the WWE. At the moment though he is building up a nice MMA fighting career and making very good money, if he eventually makes it into the UFC then the sky will be the limit.

Didn't Christian Cage leave without blasting the company, i'd imagine as soon as he has enough of TNA, WWE will be happy to let him back in.

JR comments on Teddy Hart, from JR's Blog (http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-big-cowboy-visits-jr%e2%80%99s-family-bar-b-q-beef-jerky-sales-booming-hall-of-fame-packages-rolling-out-ou-vs-the-u-regal-stone-cold-at-the-oklahoma-state-fair-bischoff%e2%80%99s-future-freedom-o/#more-203):

I have no idea if Teddy Hart makes the grade and gets called up to the WWE or not. That’s not my hill to die on any longer, the calling up of talent. Teddy has always had physical skills but in the past Ted has demonstrated a lack of maturity and professionalism, simply cutting to the chase. Hopefully, this, yet another golden opportunity, will see Ted make his family legacy proud and fulfill his potential to be a star on the main stage.

JR seems to have the same opinion as the majority of the fans. His blogs are an excellent read btw.

[Uncle Hoody]

I reckon that if Brock's MMA career doesn't go as planned then there is a chance that he would try and rebuild his bridge to the WWE. At the moment though he is building up a nice MMA fighting career and making very good money, if he eventually makes it into the UFC then the sky will be the limit.

Didn't Christian Cage leave without blasting the company, i'd imagine as soon as he has enough of TNA, WWE will be happy to let him back in.

JR comments on Teddy Hart, from JR's Blog (http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/2007/08/13/the-big-cowboy-visits-jr%e2%80%99s-family-bar-b-q-beef-jerky-sales-booming-hall-of-fame-packages-rolling-out-ou-vs-the-u-regal-stone-cold-at-the-oklahoma-state-fair-bischoff%e2%80%99s-future-freedom-o/#more-203):



JR seems to have the same opinion as the majority of the fans. His blogs are an excellent read btw.


I recently got to see some ROH dvds and let me tell you, Teddy Hart is VERY athletic. He takes a good bump and over all he reminds me of a thin DK! I'm a fan of that style and I hope he grows up.

[James M]

Sylvain Grenier was released today.

[The Dark Vampire]

Didn't Christian Cage leave without blasting the company, i'd imagine as soon as he has enough of TNA, WWE will be happy to let him back in.

I heard TNA asked him to do some in ring blasting of WWE but he refused saying he had nothing bad to say about them and they gave him his first big brake noting he even won the Light Heavyweight title in his very first match and the tag team legends they made out of him and Edge.


I also read he said why slag off a company you may (and as it turns out wants to) go back to someday
ADDED:
WWE has released WWE developmental talent Shantelle Taylor, a Canadian diva that was at WWE television last week. WWE had plans for her at one time, as she was going to wear some sort of Catwoman type ring outfit. Taylor has been romantically linked to ECW superstar Mike Knox.

Credit>www.Gerweck.net

[Denzil]

Aaron Stevens was released from his WWE contract, he went to Rip Rogers and asked if he could join his intermediate class and work on Derby City TV. Seriously. You have to give the guy major credit for that one.

Stevens was wanting to work for the Developmental of the Developmental promotion OVW. Well done, at least he is making an effort to improve and try to get resigned.

[The Dark Vampire]

Mike Johnson is reporting that Matt Sydal has told those close to him that he will likely sign a WWE Developmental Deal soon. TNA and various Japanese promotions were all intrested in Sydal. In the end he decided to chase his life long dream and take a chance on the WWE.
Credit>www.Gerweck.net

[Denzil]

Good news, he is a good worker. I've enjoyed some of his ROH and WSX stuff.

[Special Killa B]

Matt Sydal is official now from Rajah.com

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on a developmental contract with Ring of Honor/Wrestling Society X star Matt Sydal. It is still unknown as to when he will report to one of WWE’s developmental territories as he is expected to fulfill all of his independent contractual obligations.

Sydal has been somewhat of a hot commodity since the demise of WSX as both TNA and ROH made major plays for him. Dragon Gate in Japan was also said to be very interested in him. WWE contact Sydal with the offer several weeks back.

[The Dark Vampire]

I wonder if WWE will hire Matt Bentley as he is HBK's nephew then they can have Matt Bentley vs Teddy Hart (or Harry Smith) in a Shawn's nephew vs Bret's nephew feud/match.

Even if not I can see WWE picking him up just because he's Shawn's nephew

[Denzil]

That would be cool if Matt Bentley is signed by WWE. He might as well use his connections to HBK to get a job.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

-Mark Henry's contract is about to end and he still has not entered into negotiations for a new deal. His upcoming match with the Undertaker could be his last in the WWE.

-Stephanie McMahon I pushing hard for D-Lo Brown to be rehired and pushed as a mid-card act on Raw. He recently worked some dark matches for the company.


-Harry Smith, Teddy Hart and Nattie Neidhart are working under the name Hart Foundation 2.0. They are looking to bring them up to the main roster, and are working hard to get Bret Hart to work an introduction angle in trade for WWE promoting his new book, due out in October. If Bret will not do it, Jim Neidhart is very willing to come in and do the Angle. Michael Hayes is very high on Teddy Hart as he reminds Hayes of his World Class persona and "lives the gimmick."

-TJ Wilson, who has basically been considered a member of the Hart family and is dating Nattie, will not be included in the group as first thought. Instead he will be brought up to the roster as a cruiserweight on Smackdown

-The former Rosey got a dark match at Raw and was backstage at Smackdown this week. He has dropped a ton of weight and the company is considering bringing him back in.

-Matt Sydal has been sent a WWE Developmental Contract. The company is just waiting on him to sign it.


Source: F4Wonline.com

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE has come to terms on the release of developmental talent Dan Rodman. We wish Dan all the best in his future endeavors.
Credit>WWE.com
ADDED:
Apparently, it looks like it was Daniel "Dan Rodman" Rodimer's decision to leave WWE because it was a mutual decision between the two parties to part ways. His wrestling career appears to be through because he is going to go back in the real estate business. After Tough Enough 4 concluded, WWE offered Rodimer a developmental contract, but he rejected it because his real estate job paid more. Come 2006, he didn't want to be left wondering as to what could have been had he entered WWE, so he contacted management asking if the deal was still on the table. He signed the contract and started his wrestling training shortly thereafter.
Credit>PWInsider

[Denzil]

Wow. Steph was Rodman's biggest (and maybe only) fan. She was really pushing for him to come up and maybe even join Rated RKO back in the day.

However, i read on a website that Vince got annoyed during a meeting regarding developmental when he was told that Rodman and Vladimir Kozlov (who has appeared on TV) were nowhere near ready to get called up. Since he was quite new to the wrestling business, i take it that his call up to the main roster would be a few years away. I think that he was better just going back to Real Estate and making some money.

[The Dark Vampire]

It is believed that a Ric Flair retirement storyline is going to start imminently, perhaps in the next few weeks, to culminate at either Royal Rumble, No Way Out or WrestleMania. I'm sure Flair would prefer the latter. He's been talking for a long time about this being his last year as a regular in-ring competitor.
Credit>Figure 4 Weekly Newsletter
ADDED:
Booker is said to be close to signing a new three-year deal with WWE. He has specifically asked that his new deal allows him to sit in on producer's meetings. Basically, the meetings take place before TV or PPV where Vince goes over the scripts. The agents sit there and give feedback and talk about how the talent is either progressing or not progressing, and suggest finishes. HHH sits in on both the PPV and Raw producer meetings and plays both puppermaster and class clown. The belief is that Booker knows he'll be working with Hunter through at least mid-September and doesn't want to be buried in the meetings. It's also said to not be a written deal, but rather a verbal agreement so that he's not required to attend the three-hour-plus meetings if he doesn't want to. It should be noted that about a month ago Booker did an interview and said he was very happy to be going to Raw, but that he would have quit the business if they'd asked him to go to ECW. According to sources in WWE, he was never scheduled to go to ECW.
Credit>Figure 4 Weekly Newsletter

[Special Killa B]

From Rajah.com

-- Jake Roberts would like to return to WWE, presumably as a road agent. But with his track record, the odds of him getting a job are doubtful.

[The Dark Vampire]

Samoa Joe to WWE?
Former X-Division champion Samoa Joe has been telling people that he would rather accept an entry level WWE contract (believed to be $50,000 per year), rather than resigning with TNA. Joe is not happy in TNA, and doesn�t want to stay with the company when his current contract expires.

Credit>www.Gerweck.net

to be honest I would be very surprised if we don't see Joe in WWE sooner or later

[Special Killa B]

WWE would completely mess up Joe's character IMO. Joe would probably come in win a bunch of mid card matches, be built up as a monster, job to Cena and end up as a curtain jerker.

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE would completely mess up Joe's character IMO. Joe would probably come in win a bunch of mid card matches, be built up as a monster, job to Cena and end up as a curtain jerker.

Pretty much how TNA handled him except substitute Cena for Angle.


To Be honest WWE couldn't screw him up anymore than TNA did and they'll likely pay him more.

[Mutant Leprechaun]

Pretty much how TNA handled him except substitute Cena for Angle.


To Be honest WWE couldn't screw him up anymore than TNA did and they'll likely pay him more.

I agree with DV, WWE couldn't possibly do as badly with Joe as TNA managed to do.

[Special Killa B]

Hopefully WWE will let him keep his name. I remember watching on TNA's Best of Samoa Joe he said he originally picked TNA because TNA let him use his Samoa Joe name where WWE wanted to change it to Vince's own created name.

[The Dark Vampire]

True but now his name is known and they may let him keep it just to stick it to TNA

Also I think Vince may make him a star just to prove that he can where TNA failed.

I also think WWE won't have him bad mouth TNA like TNA has every ex WWE star bad mouth WWE
ADDED:
To add in real life Samoa Joe's best friend is John Cena (They have know each other for years even trained together) so that could work for him

[Denzil]

Didn't Mick Foley after going to Ring of Honor for a few events (a few years ago) ask the head of Talent to employ Samoa Joe and CM Punk. If so then i'm sure (along with Cena), Mick would put in a good word for Joe.

I still reckon that they may put him down to OVW for a couple of months to learn the "WWE Style" just like Punk. I wonder how exciting Joe would be with all his moves watered down, well it didn't do Punk any harm.

[The Dark Vampire]

Not just Mick and Cena from what I have read a lot of guys backstage have been watching Joe and have been telling Vince just how amazing he is there is a lot of people pushing for Vince to hire him when he can.

[Denzil]

That is good news.

However, i reckon that his high impact move arsenal would be gone if he was in WWE. They may make an exception but i doubt it.

[Special Killa B]

That is good news.

However, i reckon that his high impact move arsenal would be gone if he was in WWE. They may make an exception but i doubt it.

Yeah I bet the WWE won't let him do "The Muscle Buster" and that is one bad ass move too.

[Violent VictiM]

You know, TNA has been taking all of WWE's stars but I don't recall any TNA stars coming over to WWE. If this keeps up we may either see a boost in the quality of wrestling since both shows are now trading stars, or TNA is just going to go under because it really is being ran poorly.

[The Dark Vampire]

You know, TNA has been taking all of WWE's stars but I don't recall any TNA stars coming over to WWE. If this keeps up we may either see a boost in the quality of wrestling since both shows are now trading stars, or TNA is just going to go under because it really is being ran poorly.

Not counting anyone who in WWE first (Jeff Hardy and Shannon Moore)

They got C.M Punk (who to be fair was more indie and ROH)
but as for a real TNA guy they got Monty Brown aka Marcus Cor Von

PS

If anyone is wonder where Monty Brown/Marcus Cor Von gone there was a death in the family and he took it really hard and now he's looking after his nieces and nephews so I guess the death could of been his brother or sister so he's been given as much time off as he needs

[Denzil]

Monty Brown would be the first TNA "home grown" star that WWE have poached. Wonder what they will do with him when he gets back.

[The Dark Vampire]

- Bryan Alvarez reports that Johnny Ace wanted a meeting with ROH World Champion Takeshi Morishima last weekend when he was in NYC but NOAH put a stop to the meeting. WWE has wanted Morishima for the past year or so for the ECW brand and actually approached him when he was training at Harley Race's school but nothing came of it.

- Alvarez reports as well that RAW writer Bruan Gerwitz was backstage at the ROH show in Manhattan speaking with Delirious. Brian is a huge fan of the Delirious gimmick and pushing hard for the WWE to sign him.

Credit>www.Gerweck.net

[Denzil]

Brian Gewirtz goes to a lot of Indy shows in New York area. It would be great if they could just transfer Delirious without giving him a new gimmick into the WWE.

Imagine the backstage skits you could have. Delirious bumps into Umaga or Khali = BUYS! :)

Delirious is also a hell of a worker and can deliver in the ring.

[The Dark Vampire]

Impact Zone Wrestling announced this past Tuesday at their event in Arizona that former WCW star Johnny Stamboli has signed again with World Wrestling Entertainment. Stamboli, who had a stint as part of the FBI, had a tryout a few weeks back under a mask billed as "The Unknown Wrestler."
Credit>Gerweck.com

More news but I found it on another forum and there was no credit link.

WWE Bringing Back Released Wrestler Tied To Drug Ring
Reported By Mark
8/29/2007

It was announced at last night's Impact Zone Wrestling indy show in Arizona that Johnny Stamboli has been rehired by WWE. Stamboli himself stated that he will be back on the road in a couple of weeks working dark matches and house shows. Stamboli worked a dark match prior to the 7/31 SmackDown tapings under the ring name "The Unknown Wrestler."

Stamboli was released by WWE in November of 2004. Since his departure from WWE, he has worked overseas in Japan, Italy and Mexico. He has also undergone a complete character overhaul as he now performs under the name REDRUM -- which is "murder" spelled backwards. His gimmick is a horror gimmick. He puts on Boogeyman-style makeup and wears a Vader-like mask over his head. He also pours a red liquid all over his body, which is supposed to be blood. If he makes it back onto TV, it'll likely be under the REDRUM gimmick.

Stamboli was in the news earlier in the year because his real name, Jon Hugger, was published in government documents as being linked to a drug ring that was being investigated. In March of this year, the official website of Sports Illustrated posted an article in its continuing series investigating a steroid and HGH drug ring used by a number of professional athletes in several sports. That article mentioned several current and former WWE wrestlers, including Oscar Gutierrez aka Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Adam "Edge" Copeland, Gregory Helms and Eddie Guerrero. There were a few other wrestling names shown in the government documents, but they weren't revealed in the article, likely because they weren't that significant. The names were linked to David Wilbirt, a shady doctor out of Phoenix, as having been prescribed steroids by him. The Drug Enforcement Agency investigated Wilbirt for allegedly writing 3,879 prescriptions between November 2001 and April 2005, all for "patients" who had requested drugs over the Internet.

Three other wrestling names came out in April and they were former WWE stars Matt Bloom (A-Train aka Giant Bernard), Jon Heidenreich and Jon Hugger (Johnny Stamboli). Those three individuals were cited in the documents for having been prescribed steroids by Dr. David Wilbirt. In total, there were eleven professional wrestlers listed in the documents, but only eight were revealed. The three people not listed are believed to be wrestlers that were in WWE in 2004-05 that are no longer with the company.

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I don't think it's a good idea to have a murder gimmick with a guy covered in blood on their roster after the whole Benoit tragedy

[Denzil]

He'll be repackaged. No way that gimmick would be in good taste at the moment. Especially with the congressional hearings in mid September.

[The Dark Vampire]

He can still use the name Redrum but just come out dressed as a horse

[Denzil]

He can still use the name Redrum but just come out dressed as a horse

That made me LOL! Not sure if anyone else will get that joke.

[The Dark Vampire]

A story linked to a Pro Wrestling Insider report had former WCW/WWE Johnny Stamboli re-signing with WWE. When contacted for comment by GERWECK.NET, Stamboli stated, "I didn't sign back yet. Some mark twisted my words around at the IZW show from last Tuesday. I said that I'm going on the road with them in mid September for 2 weeks and that is a start. I have yet to negotiate a contract."
Credit>Gerweck.com
ADDED:
WWE has fired Mike Bucci (aka Simon Dean), the company's Talent Development Manager. The New York Daily News mentioned Bucci's name as a client of the Signature Pharmacy.

Credit>Gerweck.net

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Smackdown talent Eugene as of September 1. We wish Eugene the best in all future endeavors.
Credit>WWE.com

I hear rumors he's one of the guys on the list of 10 suspended and he's already had at least 1 suspension (I remember that in 2005 he was suspended after passing out in a hotel lobby due to taking Somas) so maybe they just decided to let him go I can't see any other reason for just firing him as he was on TV most weeks.

So he was high enough on the card to make people take notice that he was fired as punishment but low enough not to make any dent is storylines.
ADDED:
The word going around among the Raw roster right now is that the wrestlers expect some more talent to be fired today. Based on the suspended list, (possible Raw spoiler) I'd also expect a title change tonight at the tapings. There is a rumor and I stress RUMOR) that one top Raw talent may have given notice as well, but until we can confirm that as 100% correct, I'm going to withhold the name. It's going to be interesting to see where the company goes with their storylines.

Credit PWInsider.com

I wonder who the top star is?

The title change is likely to be Jeff Hardy winning the IC Championship
ADDED:
World Wrestling Entertainment has released Raw tag team Cryme Time. I haven't heard particulars yet but do know there was an incident this weekend involving Cryme Time and WWE Tag Team champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch. Should we hear more, we'll update later today on PWInsider.com[
Wow didn't see that one coming

[Violent VictiM]

Crime Tyme is gone?! FUUUUUUUUUCK! :cry:

[The Dark Vampire]

As reported earlier, WWE has released Cryme Tyme (Shad Gaspard and JTG). It doesn't appear as if they were released due to anything relating to the WWE Wellness Policy.

The team was involved in an incident at the RAW house show in Terra Haute, Indiana. During their match with Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch, the finish saw a strange countout even though JTG was back in the ring. After the match, Cryme Tyme attacked the ref and removed his belt, then pretending to auction it off to the audience. Something relating to this finish did not sit well with WWE management and the team had a lot of heat on them today at the RAW taping prior to being released.

Credit>http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/592...-Cryme-Tyme.htm

Damn it sounds like they may of legit attacked a ref and stole his belt maybe even "sold" it that's not good

[Special Killa B]

Doesn't bother me I never cared for Cryme Tyme anyway. They were a pretty good tag team that never got the right push but other then that their skits were getting stale and old IMO.

[NW77]

Damn it sounds like they may of legit attacked a ref and stole his belt maybe even "sold" it that's not good



Maybe they think are the characters they play on tv in real life? Remind me of Ultimate Warrior. :p

[The Dark Vampire]

Maybe they think are the characters they play on tv in real life? Remind me of Ultimate Warrior. :p

I think what happened is the ref counted them out but that wasn't the planned end but they forgot to get back in the ring by the count of 10 so the ref couldn't just stop counting.

I've read somewhere that the ref can call something that wasn't planned if something goes wrong (i.e a wrestler not getting back in the ring by 10 or not kicking out of a pin)

WWE thought it looked stupid if say the ref got to 9 then just stopped counting for no reason so they said if the wrestler doesn't make their que to get back in the ring or kick out of the pin then tough luck.

[Denzil]

I've read somewhere that the ref can call something that wasn't planned if something goes wrong (i.e a wrestler not getting back in the ring by 10 or not kicking out of a pin)

That was the first thing that popped into my head when i read that also. Ah well they were a good comedy act but weren't very good in the ring.

[The Dark Vampire]

PWTorch.com reports that the Cryme Tyme release stemmed from actions the tag team performed following their Terre Haute house show match against Cade and Murdoch.

According to the Torch report, the two teams had reportedly been developing heat with each other over the course of the past few weeks. That built into an incident prior to the match, in which Shad Gaspard told Lance Cade that "what happens in the ring happens," essentially implying that there might be some stiff shots exchanged. Cade mocked Gaspard's threat in front of a number of wrestlers backstage.

In order to get back at Cryme Tyme for what they perceived as a threat, Cade and Murdoch met with the referee and arranged a rib. Essentially, the plan was to "fast count" while JTG was out of the ring, resulting in a count out loss for Cryme Tyme; Cryme Tyme was unaware of this plan until it was executed in front of the live audience.

In what sources say was a move to save face, Cryme Tyme then decided, without telling the referee, to execute their finishing move on him (they reportedly did so safely, but it was still unexpected). They also tossed his belt into the crowd.

Words were exchanged in the backstage area following the segment, and WWE management eventually made the call to release Cryme Tyme, who were reportedly on thin ice with management anyway due to what some backstage perceived as an attitude problem. The tag team was reportedly unhappy and surprised with WWE's decision.

The increased scrutiny on WWE stemming from the Benoit tragedy, the Congressional investigation and the recent steroid controversy has resulted in a zero-tolerance policy backstage.

I'm unsure what to think if the ref gave them a fast count but still don't think he deserved to be "attacked"

I wouldn't be surprised if the ref and Cade & Murdock also get into some kind of trouble to
ADDED:
Mark Henry has signed a new contract with WWE and has no plans on leaving. Original reports suggested otherwise, but apparently he was made an offer he couldn't turn down.
Credit>Prowrestling.com

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo

[Nick Michalak]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

GODDAMN, who keeps offering Mark Henry contracts? Why do they keep re-signing that talentless lump of flesh? Package him and Great Khali, and ship them off to Siberia so we don't have to see them again. Dammit!

-NJM

[The Dark Vampire]

Mike Johnson is reporting that former Ring of Honor star Matt Sydal has finally signed a deal with WWE. Sydal will be finishing up his independent bookings and then will be assigned to a developmental territory.
Credit>prowrestling.com
ADDED:
Ric Flair Retired?
Dave Meltzer is reporting that GERWECK.NET Hall of Famer Ric Flair gave notice to WWE back around 8/21. Flair has been offered a major program to return, but where things stand are up in the air.
Credit>Gerweck.net
ADDED:
Mike Johnson reports as well that Europe based wrestlers Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Chris Chaos, Taylor Phoenix, Drew Galloway and Hade Vansen have all been signed to developmental deals.
Credit>gerweck.net
ADDED:
Update on the Flair news
Ric Flair quit WWE this week over frustration with his push and a lack of any encouraging communication from the front office.

There are now discussions to try to talk him into cooling off and agreeing to not quit.

His situation doesn't appear to be at all related to the suspensions, although he's now more valuable with some names being gone for a month.

If things don't work out, it's not beyond the realm of possibility that Flair could be offered a sweet and tempting deal to be part of TNA's two hour launch. TNA is interested and aware of the situation
Credit>http://www.pwtorch.com

[Kane Lives]

If Flair does end up leaving, that will suck for the company IMO.

Even at his age, Flair is still more entertaining to me than half the guys currently in WWE.

[Denzil]

I was hoping that Flair would get one last World Title run before he retired. Moving him to Smackdown would be the best option to put the strap on Flair.

However, going by the above posts, it looks like this isn't going to happen.

[ChoKo]

Even at his age, Flair is still more entertaining to me than half the guys currently in WWE.

Damn right.

If Flair has indeed quit, it's a major blow to the company.

[The Dark Vampire]

I can see Flair using the recent suspensions and other stuff to give himself some leverage of working the main event scene or at least getting a good storyline.

He was due to retire at WM24 anyway and after that I think he was pretty much guaranteed a high ranking backstage job

[ChoKo]

From WrestleZone:

Big Update On The Ric Flair/WWE/TNA Situation
09/06/2007 by Tim Brown

The PWTorch Newsletter backs up reports of Ric Flair quitting WWE in it’s newest issue. WWE management is trying to cool him off and change his mind, but there is no word on if he budging or not on his decision to leave. His frustrations manifested weeks ago, before the suspensions, in relation to issues regarding his status in the company and on TV.

If things don’t work out with WWE, it’s very possible that Flair could be offered a nice deal to be part of TNA’s two hour launch. TNA is aware of the impact that Flair could have on their ratings as they expand to two hours, although reports suggest that Spike TV is more than happy with the numbers that Impact brings in.

Flair started up his own business last year to prepare himself for life after wrestling. He still owes quite a bit of cash to the I.R.S., but the payments to them are set up to take a percentage of the money he makes and not all of the money he makes and he is said to not be under tremendous pressure to earn huge money. Flair is said to be happy with how his life is going outside of wrestling with his family and his new wife.

[freako104]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

GODDAMN, who keeps offering Mark Henry contracts? Why do they keep re-signing that talentless lump of flesh? Package him and Great Khali, and ship them off to Siberia so we don't have to see them again. Dammit!

-NJM



Vince and his raging hard on for big useless guys

[Spade]

NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

GODDAMN, who keeps offering Mark Henry contracts? Why do they keep re-signing that talentless lump of flesh? Package him and Great Khali, and ship them off to Siberia so we don't have to see them again. Dammit!

-NJM

Don't forget Big Daddy V, there's another useless big man.

[The Dark Vampire]

What I find odd is wasn't there rumors that WWE wanted rid of Mark Henery for years and that's why they kept on giving him wrestlecrap gimmicks and storylines in hopes he'd quit.

Add to the fact over the last 11 years he's spent about 90-95% of it injured

[The Dark Vampire]

In the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that Robert Huffman (King Booker) quit WWE when he was told that he was to be suspended for 60 days, as a punishment to the Signature Pharmacy bust. He was believed to have failed a Wellness Program test before, hence the 60 days suspension instead of 30.

While WWE is still trying to negotiate Huffman's staying with them, they're going on under the impression he's done. The two sides had been having troubles recently, with a major setback being John Laurinaitis' call to go with Florida for a developmental territory - where WWE would start from scratch - instead of going with Booker's already established PWA, which WWE had been loaning wrestlers to. After they made the call to stop that, Booker went to his friends at TNA and booked them for his shows instead, which didn't sit so well with anyone backstage, but they couldn't say much having pulled WWE talent from PWA.

Booker is pretty much set financially and has wanted out of wrestling for a while. At age 42, he's accomplished a lot, and thanks to his hip hop store doing well in Houston, and his two wrestling schools up and running, there's really no need for him to stick around.

Eddie

Credit>Wrestling Observer Newsletter

[freako104]

Going to miss him on Raw. Would like to see what TNA will do with him if he jumps to them

[Violent VictiM]

Don't forget Big Daddy V, there's another useless big man.

Viscera at least has a personality. He's been used in every aspect you can think of. I don't mind Big V. Mark Henry is just a fat predator that can lift mad weight, but can't kill aliens so he wrestles.

[The Dark Vampire]

Nancy Grace has been offered a 6-month contract for RAW, as a chance for her to expose any steroid abuse from the middle of the ring. Vince's plan goes further and plans to add a RTC-esque stable based around Grace
Credit>PWinsider.com

[Denzil]

That must be some kind of joke.

[The Dark Vampire]

That must be some kind of joke.

I think the rumour is true as on another site someone said they saw it been reported on TV.

But I think it may just be Vince been Vince and smeging around with her saying if your so interested in us why not come and join us.

It could be interesting if she did join in someways as everybody would have to be on quadruple best behaver and I doubt they would be allowed to take so much as an headache paracetamol

[Denzil]

She is very annoying though, so i'd imagine that she would get decent heat from the crowd.

If she does come in, she would probably have to join the "Kiss my Ass Club" that would be a sight to behold.

[The Dark Vampire]

What would be the greatest thing would be now all new talent have to pass the wellness test before they can be singed is if she failed OK I admit that wouldn't likely happen (nor would her joining in anyway) but if it did somehow happen it would shut her up.


Seriously if she ever did agree to anything like this I would bet she would have it written into her contract she couldn't be put in any embarrassing situations she wouldn't ever have to have a match or take a bump.

I think the best they would get is she would agree to join as a backstage worker who would be on the look out for any wrong doing.

In WWE case if after 6 months she couldn't find anything then she legally had to make a public apology on her own TV show (to show it wasn't part of a angle)

If she did find anything at all then WWE would have to take whatever consequences came with it.

[Denzil]

I just thought of the possibility of the WWE covering up enough over 6 months and i can only imagine the huge grin on Vince McMahon's face as Nancy gives a humbling apology to him.

[Kat]

She'll probably be bitching about this on her show :p I for one would like her to join RAW, it would shut her up and everyone would be on their best behavior.


I know this is off topic but...

Someone told me she is preggers with twins? I thought she was like 49 - 50 years old???

[The Dark Vampire]

Even if she doesn't join which I must admit her joining is about as likely a me waking up next to Candice Michell and her saying thanks for the great night.

Anyway if and when she refuses to join Vince still has one up on her as he made her the offer to examine WWE from the inside and it's her who didn't want to do it and get to the "truth" that she has been preaching.

[Rich]

What is the deal with Ric Flair?

[The Dark Vampire]

What is the deal with Ric Flair?

Ric Flair was on local sports talk show Prime Time with The Packman this morning on WFNZ here in Charlotte. He said he will be opening a new business in Charlotte this week called Ric Flair Finance.

Flair talked a little bit of football before the host asked him if he really quit WWE. Flair kinda laughed at it and said "No, it's not true." and asked what WWE would do without him. He didn't seem too sure of himself but he said he would talk more about everything next week on the same show.
Credit>Gerweck.net

With him saying it's untrue that he quit WWE but wanting to talk more next week makes it sound like his retirement after WM24 rumors may be true

[Rich]

It will be a said day when Ric Flair is no longer a wrestler. The sport of pro-wrestling will not be the same without him. He's been such an important part of it for the past 30+ years it would be hard to imagine a Ric Flair-less world of pro-wrestling.

[The Dark Vampire]

When his in ring carrer is over his backstage carrer starts the advice he could give to the stars of tomrrow is priceless.

Also I wouldn't rule out seeing him as a manager or something a up and coming wrestler would get taken from been little more than a jobber to a credible WWE/World title contender just by been associated with him

[Spade]

Viscera at least has a personality. He's been used in every aspect you can think of. I don't mind Big V. Mark Henry is just a fat predator that can lift mad weight, but can't kill aliens so he wrestles.

Yeah I can understand where your coming from, but for me I never enjoyed any of Big Daddy V's gimmicks ( going back to Men on a Mission or whatever his rap group was called. )

[Violent VictiM]

Ric Flair is the greatest wrestler of all time. PERIOD.

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar and ECW Original Sandman as of September 11. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors.
Credit>wwe.com

[Violent VictiM]

Wow, I fucking hate wrestling. The Sandman was the shit. Why can't he be GM of RAW like when he originally won then Regal did that under the ring shit?

[ChoKo]

The WWE only hired Sandman to try and get the faux ECW over with the old school ECW fans. It obviously didn't work, so they moved him to the midcard on RAW... and then shitcanned him. A lot of us saw it coming.

Chalk him up with the other talent the WWE has used and then tossed away like garbage. :(

[The Dark Vampire]

Actually rumors are Vince liked ol Sandy that's why he was moved and to be fair he did quite well on Raw he had a descent win loss recored.

He was in a feud with Santino Marella and it looked liked they were going to have a match at Unforgiven some sites are reporting there is more news to come.

Also Sandman is been sued at the moment because when he went into the crowed sometime ago he allegedly hurt some woman he pushed her over or something then split his beer over her the case comes up in the next few weeks (from what I've heard)

[The Dark Vampire]

Update on Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE fired Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore after the former superstar tested positive for pain killers and reportedly his prescription had expired, and he had no medical justification for the test result

[The Dark Vampire]

Hey people, this is The Sandman. I think now that all of you have heard about World Wrestling Entertainment releasing me from my contract. Please, I have recieved emails and comments with hurtful things to the WWE such as not watching their programs and doing stuff to them where they lose a fan base...PLEASE DO NOT DO ANYTHING HARMFUL TO THE WWE. I am VERY upset about my release but I am even more upset if you guys take it out on them. I have a great attitude towards WWE, Vince McMahon, Stephanie, HHH, and Johnny Ace...I will make damn sure I am back in the WWE one day. WWE treated me well, I had a great time on WWE Raw and on ECW on SciFi...I loved every moment of it and the wrestling business is and has always been one big family combined with entertainment purposes. I appreciate all of your messages and all and I can not thank you guys enough! I will be back in WWE one day again...count on it.
Credit>Sandman's Myspace

[Denzil]

from www.rajah.com :

artial Source: PWInsider.com

- Someone is pretending to represent The Sandman on MySpace, apparently trying to scam people for up front money in hopes of booking the former ECW Champion. Do not send the person any money as they are not associated in any way with the recently released RAW superstar. Sandman’s bookings are being handled exclusively through Todd Gordon and if you are interested in booking him, go here (http://www.myspace.com/pwuczar).

[ChoKo]

I hear the rumors about Flair and Booker T. quitting the E are just that: Rumors. Their profiles are still up on WWE.com. Apparently Flair gave his notice back in August, but he's still in negotiations with them, and Booker T. is suspended for 60 days.

[freako104]

Credit>Sandman's Myspace




I hope he does come back or go to TNA. It would be great to see him in the ring, and it is refreshing he is still on good terms with the WWE

[Rich]

WWE is dumb. They fire guys like like 48 hours and then re-hire them. I think they do that just to see how people react to the wrestler's departure and if enough people are upset, they'll re-hire them. I would like Sandman to go to TNA. He kind of seems out of place on Monday Night Raw.

[Denzil]

You mentioning Sandman and TNA suddenly made me remember a weird match he had with New Jack in TNA back in 2003.

I think it was part of a Hard 10 tournament where every weapon you used meant a point and the first to 10 (or 2 clear points if it went to 10-9) won.

[freako104]

That's a good idea for a match right ther

[The Dark Vampire]

Paul Heyman has quietly parted ways with WWE. He currently has no affiliation with WWE. He's free to go to TNA, but TNA hasn't expressed any serious interest in his services.

Credit>Gerweck.net

-- Sonny Siaki has been released from his WWE developmental deal. The former TNA star was recently working in Florida Championship Wrestling teaming with Afa Jr. as the Samoan Fight Club. Afa was sent to OVW this week to team with Rosey as the Sons of Samoa, so Siaki was probably just left without any current direction. This past Summer, Siaki was rumored to be called up to the ECW roster in a stable that was to be led by Armando Alejandro Estrada. Siaki had been signed to a WWE developmental deal since December of 2006.

Credit>Gerweck.net

[zombie extra 3]

WWE released Marcus Cor Von today. Cor Von had recently taken time off to be with his family following a death of a relative and was expected to return soon.

Cor Von signed with WWE in November of 2006 after working as Monty Brown in TNA.

Credit: 411mania.com

[The Dark Vampire]

From what I know he had indefinant time off to take care of the children of the person who had died.

Maybe he asked for them to let him go as he knew he could be a long time before he would be ready to come back.

I'm sure WWE will have him back once he can or wants to return to action.

[Denzil]

Yeah, it doesn't appear that he was fired or anything. Hopefully he will eventually return to the WWE.

[The Dark Vampire]

- I wouldn�t expect Monty Brown to jump back into a wrestling ring anytime soon. Brown (Marcus Cor Von) was released by WWE on 9/19, after being away from the company for �family issues.� It is believed Brown is raising his sister�s children (one sister passed away), and thus, the reason he isn�t traveling. At this time, the thought is that he may be done with the wrestling business.
Credit>Gerweck.net

Judging by that I think I think it does look like his leaving may of been either his idea or a mutual agreement maybe with them both agreeing if he does return the door is always open for him and on his half he's agrred to return to WWE when/if he does get back into the wrestling business.

[The Dark Vampire]

No Mercy spoilers someone to appear
Dave Meltzer stated Thursday night that Chris Jericho has picked WWE over TNA for his return to the ring, and that Y2J is likely to return to WWE on 10/7 at the No Mercy PPV. Meltzer had been reporting that Jericho was in talks with both WWE and TNA, but ultimately opted to mark his return with World Wrestling Entertainment.


Credit>Gerweck.net

[Just Jeans]

Sweet. So long as he doesn't regrow that god awful goatee, I'm all for it.

[The Dark Vampire]

He doesn't here's what he looks like now
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6711/nomercyguyix5.jpg

[NW77]

He doesn't here's what he looks like now
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6711/nomercyguyix5.jpg

I don't think that a recent pic of him. When he was on Larry King about the Benoit thing, his hair was really short. It kinda look like how Kennedy look with the short hair.

[The Dark Vampire]

Question is will he be face or heel.

I'm almost certain he will be face at least for a couple of months as you couldn't pay fans to boo him off the bat and 99% of big returns like this they return as face.

[NW77]

Yeah. I imagine he will be a face when he return, since he is very popular & having him return in a big way will get the crowd excited. I imagine if he become a heel again later on, he could restart his feud with Cena. Seeing as he will blame Cena for getting him removed from WWE in the first place 2 yrs. ago.

[Kane Lives]

At this point, I'd be very happy to see Jericho again. WWE sure as hell needs something right about now.

[freako104]

My guess is also face, he has played both face and heel very well and I wouldn't be surprised if they let him be face for a while for his return

[ChoKo]

Most likely, he'll come back as a face. Whatever the case, I'll be glad to see him again. I've really missed Jericho. He's one of my top 20 favorite wrestlers.

Here's a somewhat more recent pic of him:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Jerichomeetngreet.jpg/200px-Jerichomeetngreet.jpg

[Just Jeans]

He's also a Doctor Who fan. So, obviously, he gets points from me. *thumbs up*

[The Dream Master]

Great news for the WWE. If he returns to Raw, then that'll be especially great.

[The Dark Vampire]

There were several incidents which lead to The Sandman’s firing. In early September on a flight during WWE’s African tour, Sandman and some other wrestlers got drunk prior to takeoff and had a yelling match with Ricky Steamboat over smoking on the plane. Later on, due to time constraints a few wrestlers were pulled from a show and Sandman was one of them. Sandman thought this was Steamboat’s way of getting revenge. A few days later, he called John Laurinaitis and requested his release. His release was granted despite Vince McMahon being a fan of his character.

Sandman sold one of his construction companies a few years back and is financially in a good situation where he doesn’t need WWE’s paychecks.

Credit>ProWrestling.com

[Just Jeans]

Shame. I liked the Sandman.

[freako104]

Credit>ProWrestling.com



Will miss seeing him in the ring. Hope he does one day come back, but same to him that with Michaels: If it is whay he wants then best for him.

[The Dark Vampire]

Mike Johnson reports that Krissy Vaine who made her Smackdown debut a couple of weeks back is already gone from the WWE. Vaine not only hated the travel but she is dating former WWE Developmental wrestler Ryan O'Riley�so she�asked for her release so that she could be closer to him.
Credit> Gerweck.net

(she was the one who attacked Torrie a few weeks ago)

[ChoKo]

I have just learned that Teddy Hart was fired earlier this afternoon. Hart had been under a developmental deal, and wrestling both in Tampa and Louisville, and was slated to be apart of the New Hart Foundation on WWE television.

Source: http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=194140237

[The Dark Vampire]

Well it only a matter of time and to be honest if his reputation is anything to go buy it's more of a surprise he lasted as long as he did.

[Denzil]

For fucks sake, he has screwed up time and time again. He knew that this must be his last chance and yet he still managed to get fired.

I feel like an idiot for sticking up for him a few pages back in this thread.

[Special Killa B]

I think Bret needs to beat some sense into his nephew!

[The Dream Master]

So, does this royally fuck up the plans for the New Hart Foundation?

[The Dark Vampire]

Nobody knows yet it just might and the were supposed to debut in a few weeks to.

As for Bret I think the only chance Teddy will get to re join WWE is if Bret cuts a deal where he makes a live in ring PPV TV appearance not in a wrestling role but he just comes out and talks a bit maybe mangers The Hart Foundation 2.0 for the night

But that wouldn't ever happen or also unlikely if Bret offers to keep an eye on him and travel with them.

I don't know what Teddy's problem is he still thinks just because he's a Hart family member he can getaway with anything

[Kat]

Honestly, McMahon would be smart to avoid the Harts. I think it's only a matter of time before they get into more trouble with them. I respect their wrestling skills but that is about it. Harry Smith is a good wrestler, but the only reason he got signed is because of his name. If he was Joe Blow from some random indy federation, he wouldn't be thought of as jack shit IMHO. The same with TJ Wilson and Teddy Hart, all great wrestlers but living on a name. It's just as bad as Vince's hard on for muscle bound meat heads that cannot wrestle worth a shit (for the most part). I am honestly waiting for the day that you hear the same thing about TJ or Harry (but not for a long, long time.)

[ChoKo]

Source: Dave Meltzer

With all the rumors regarding King Booker T and Queen Sharmell and their status with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), I believe I found the answer to all of our questions. On his official website, Booker had a WWE logo in the corner of his website. He also had a contact for a WWE Media request. However, the logo and the contact information for WWE has been removed. Have we seen the last of the first couple of WWE?

UPDATE: When contacted by people from the independent wrestling scene, Booker T's people said that he is still with WWE and that rumors of him leaving the company weren't true. However, those same people are now telling those interested to wait 30 days and then they can talk again.

Wrestlezone.com (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=194489684)

[The Dark Vampire]

Update
WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Booker T and WWE Diva Sharmell as of October 27. We wish both Booker & Sharmell the best in all their future endeavors.
Credit>WWE.com
ADDED:
Daivari released
Written: October 16, 2007
WWE has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Shawn Daivari. We wish Daivari the best in all his future endeavors.

Credit>WWE.com

ANOTHER RAW STAR RELEASED
by Mike Johnson @ 3:14:11 PM on 10/16/2007


Shawn "Khosrov" Daivari was officially granted his release today by World Wrestling Entertainment. From what I understand, Daivari asked for a release several weeks ago and the company granted it, but they hadn't actually completed the paperwork until this week.

Daivari signed with the company in August 2004 as he fit the company's vision of creating a Middle Eastern duo of heels, particularly since Daivari spoke fluent Farsi.

Daivari debuted on Raw in October 2004 as the mouthpiece and partner to Muhammad Hassan. When Hassan departed the company due a number of factors, including pressure from UPN over racier aspects of the angle and Hassan's relunctance to continue in the business, Daivari was moved into an undercard singles role after a short time back in developmental. Daivari also worked as the original manager for The Great Khali and more recently he was working a lower level role on Raw, including a Flag Match against Hacksaw Duggan several weeks back
ADDED:
Following their release, King Booker and Sharmell released the following statement:

Announcement

We want to begin by thanking the many wonderful WWE fans that we have had the privilege of entertaining over the last eight years. Sharmell and I have enjoyed the opportunity to put smiles on your faces night after night. We also want to thank everyone in the wrestling community for their support of our very own P.W.A. (Pro Wrestling Alliance). The dream of bringing professional wrestling back to my home town of Houston, Texas is coming to fruition, and we have you to thank for it.

I want to address something that has been on my mind for quite some time now in regards to my recent suspension from WWE. I want to state for the record that I was not taking any illegal substance, or anything outside of my physician's care, and that the suspension was unwarranted. However, rather than fight the suspension or publicly voice my discontent, I used this recent hiatus to rest, work with the P.W.A., and reflect on the direction of my career as a professional wrestler. I also, for the record, have never at any time ordered anything from "Signature Pharmacy". This allegation is upsetting, and the careless and slanderous reporting of this matter is currently being addressed by my legal counsel.

I would like to also address any possible rumors or misinformation regarding our release from WWE. I had been unhappy for quite some time with the direction that the Company was going in. In fact, I asked for my release back in July for that very reason. However, after further contemplation, I decided to continue on with WWE because of my passion for this industry and my desire to entertain the fans. Unfortunately, it quickly became apparent that my unhappiness with my work environment was beginning to take a great toll on other aspects of my life. I knew that it was time to make some extremely tough decisions. Therefore, in the interest of my mental, physical, and spiritual well being, I along with my wife, asked for our release from World Wrestling Entertainment for the second time within months. We were graciously granted our release and we have since amicably parted ways. While the business relationship between ourselves and the WWE has ended, we will continue to be involved in Professional Wrestling. We hope that our loyal fans will follow us as we make this transition.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, and we will see you soon!

Booker T. and Sharmell
Credit>lordsofpain.net

[The Dark Vampire]

Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE has released Kristal Marshall. So much for her requested move to Raw to be with boyfriend Bobby Lashley.
Credit>Gerweck.net

[freako104]

You posted that twice DarkVampire.


I hope Booker comes to TNA or stays in wrestling as he says he would like to

[The Dark Vampire]

You posted that twice DarkVampire.


I hope Booker comes to TNA or stays in wrestling as he says he would like to

Damn it was during the slow down this morning I didn't think it went through so I hit send again

[Special Killa B]

From WrestlingNewsWorld.com

WWE has signed indy wrestler Michael Jarvi to a developmental deal. Jarvi is a 6-foot 11-inch, 305 pound wrestler who has gone by the name "Tower" in the past. Jarvi has worked in Florida's FXE Wrestling for the past three years. It's expected he will start training at WWE's developmental territory in Tampa, FL.

[The Dark Vampire]

From WrestlingNewsWorld.com

WWE has signed indy wrestler Michael Jarvi to a developmental deal. Jarvi is a 6-foot 11-inch, 305 pound wrestler who has gone by the name "Tower" in the past. Jarvi has worked in Florida's FXE Wrestling for the past three years. It's expected he will start training at WWE's developmental territory in Tampa, FL.

This is him (The big one BTW:D)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/DGFZ/Javri.jpg

While I have to admit he looks the part I have to wonder can he wrestle?

[freako104]

I also wonder if he is another Kahli/Viscera type deal or if he is good in the ring

[The Dark Vampire]

The WWE has fired Smackdown diva Kristal Marshall. Marshall gained a ring-rat reptuation in a short amount of time, as she slept around with alot of the wrestlers from Deep South Wrestling, including two wrestlers who held title belts in NYWC. (Figure it out on your own).

Marshall was also the current sex toy for Bobby Lashley. No word on why she was released as of press time.

Credit>DOIwrestling.com

I've read reports that she wasn't liked well backstage either and at an attitude and was very up herself.

Only thing is how are they going to carry on with this Teddy Long marraige -heart attack storyline they can't just bring him back and not mention her the wedding or heart attack at all

[Special Killa B]

Credit>DOIwrestling.com

I've read reports that she wasn't liked well backstage either and at an attitude and was very up herself.

Only thing is how are they going to carry on with this Teddy Long marraige -heart attack storyline they can't just bring him back and not mention her the wedding or heart attack at all

They could easily just say Kristal didn't want to live with the fact that she could lose him to another "heart attack" so she decided to break off the relationship.

That will cover his heart attack, their wedding plans and why she's no longer on the show :)

[Darth Sinister]

Well, rarely do they mention people who used to work for the company. So I imagine what will happen is when Teddy comes back, they'll make out that he just had a heart attack, but won't say anything about his relationship to Kristal.

[NW77]

I wish we could hear the whole details on what attitude she was having that people didn't like. I never heard she was like that before. Of course, we don't know everything about wrestlers backstage. :p

And man, that tall guy sure is big as fuck!! :o

[The Dark Vampire]

- More details are coming in on Kristal Marshall's release. According to one source, she had been caught lying to WWE writers a few times. Apparently she would tell people that Teddy or Vickie weren't happy with certain angles, then Teddy and Vickie would be upset when word got back to them about what Kristal had said. She was also known for ignoring feedback from WWE agents about her segments and matches at live events. Agents would ask her to sell beatings and instead she would just jump up and slap hands with the fans all the way to the back. There was a plan to move her from SmackDown to RAW since she is dating Bobby Lashley but as the heat piled up on her, Vince finally had enough and asked why were they investing in her. One plan had Vickie gaining power and firing Kristal about a week later once the Viagra angle went down. This would have been a legit firing, and not just a move to RAW.

Credit>prowrestling.com

[ChoKo]

Nick "Eugene" Dinsmore has been rehired by World Wrestling Entertainment as the beginner class trainer for their developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling. Dinsmore will be replacing Joey Matthews (a/k/a Joey Mercury).

Source (http://www.wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=195673892)
_____

[The Dark Vampire]

WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Diva Brooke as of November 1. We wish Brooke the best in all her future endeavors.
Credit>WWE.com

She was the one who didn't say or do much in Extreme Expose no loss at all

[NW77]

.
Credit>WWE.com

She was the one who didn't say or do much in Extreme Expose no loss at all

Yep. I'm surprise they kept Layla thought. She was the winner of the 3rd Divas Search Contest & she barely did anything at all right now unlike Christy & Ashley did when they won the contest.

[The Dark Vampire]

Speaking of Diva search a lot of people think the reason Brooke was fired is so they can hire the other Brooke who came 2nd and they didn't want 2 Brooke's on the roster.

If it came to a choice I'd pick the one we had I didn't like the one from Diva Search at all.

[ChoKo]

Not sure where to put this, but it seems like it would be the right place...

The following is from WWE.com:

Chris Mordetzky has been suspended for 60 days, and DH Smith has been suspended for 30 days for violations of WWE’s Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy.

Mordetzky is known to fans as Chris Masters.

[The Dark Vampire]

Oh smeg Harry not already

He's new only had 2 on screen matches I wouldn't be surprised if WWE got rid of him or at least kept him off screen for quite a few months.

I'm disappointed in him you would think he would learn after it killed his Dad.
ADDED:
Just thinking I thought this was Masters 3rd fail at least guess I was wrong.

[nottidelterrore]

That's crazy that Harry Smith got suspended already. It's a damn shame because he's hella talented in the ring.

Masters....well that doesn't surprise me one bit.

[Denzil]

I did like Brooke's ass though.

[The Dark Vampire]

It was rumored that she actually wanted to start training to be a wrestler.

[Denzil]

I was pretty gutted when i read the news that DH (Harry) Smith was suspended. I hope he gets his shit together and sorts out whatever caused him to fail.

[NW77]

I did like Brooke's ass though.

Which Brooke? Hogan's girl or the Diva Search one? Or the ECW one? I'm lost. :confused:

[The Dark Vampire]

Which Brooke? Hogan's girl or the Diva Search one? Or the ECW one? I'm lost. :confused:

The ECW one

Hogan's Daughter looks like Hulk in drag I know I said this before but the first time I saw a picture of her I swear on my life I thought it was Nick in drag (I knew he had 1 son & 1 daughter but didn't know what they looked like)

[freako104]

DH Smith from what I have seen has performed very well. I hope he is able to get off this. I am sad he had to be suspended but it came to that and it is what is fair

[Denzil]

Which Brooke? Hogan's girl or the Diva Search one? Or the ECW one? I'm lost. :confused:

The ECW one.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Brooke_Adams_%28model%29.jpg/450px-Brooke_Adams_%28model%29.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l225/meloveyoulongtime322/14jx1k1.jpg

[The Dark Vampire]

- According to reports, Carlito has been outspoken backstage, and appears to have requested his release. It should be interesting since WWE granted Daiviri's request for a release.
Credit>Gerweck.net

[Dezibluenose]

Just read on WWE.com Chris masters has been relased

[Nancy Thompson]

Not shock that he got fired.

[The Dark Vampire]

Not to me either and I'm pretty sure Carlito will be granted his release he's little more than a jobber now anyway.

[Nancy Thompson]

Not to me either and I'm pretty sure Carlito will be granted his release he's little more than a jobber now anyway.

Yeah i believe he will be granted his release since wwe does not even use him now.

[The Dark Vampire]

Look at the way Harry Smith beat him on his debut I know Harry had to get the win but the way they did it made Carlito look like some random no name jobber just there to get his ass kicked in a squash match if that was the first time I saw him I would find it hard to believe he was a former US and IC Champion even getting wins over John Cena.

And less said about what happned last week with Snitsky the better

That said he has brought it on himself in part as he doesn't seem to be bothered evough to even try anymore if he did he may get pushed more.

Guess this means Val Venis will be back on Raw putting over the newest recruit.

[NW77]

Count me in for not being surprise Masters got fired too. He been given too many chances & he keep blewing it.

[zombie extra 3]

I hope TNA does NOT pick Chris Masters up. But knowing TNA, they will probably hire Masters. Seems like TNA hires every guy WWE fires.

[freako104]

I am sad to see Carlito leave as he was one of the better guys in the WWE. I would not mind seeing him on TNA though. Masters I do not want to see in the ring again.

[Kane Lives]

I am sad to see Carlito leave as he was one of the better guys in the WWE. I would not mind seeing him on TNA though. Masters I do not want to see in the ring again.


I agree. Carlito would be one free agent (if he gets his release) that I would like to see TNA pursue. I think he has a lot of potential and is a very good heel IMO.

I've always looked at Masters as just another one of Vince's big men who didn't bring much to the ring other than bulk. I hope TNA doesn't hire him. But, they did hire Test and Rikishi, so I wouldn't be surprised.

[ChoKo]

Carlito is a talented guy. I don't blame him for wanting to leave. The WWE is doing nothing but shitting on him. I think leaving WWE is what's best for him right now.

[freako104]

I agree. Carlito would be one free agent (if he gets his release) that I would like to see TNA pursue. I think he has a lot of potential and is a very good heel IMO.

I've always looked at Masters as just another one of Vince's big men who didn't bring much to the ring other than bulk. I hope TNA doesn't hire him. But, they did hire Test and Rikishi, so I wouldn't be surprised.




Agreed. Though both Rikishi and Test are recognisable as they were usually in the forefront of many storylines. Masters I don't remember much outside his master challenge. Carlito plays a good heel but he also was pretty good as a hero, the man has some great mic skills to go with in ring talent

[The Dark Vampire]

I agree about Carlito only problem I have with him if he doesn't feel like it or he is'nt in a big feud or storyline he appears just to phone it in maybe if he gave it 110% no matter what they gave him to work with they would push him more as truth is even the top stars sometimes are put into crappy feuds (The Rock vs Billy Gunn in a kiss my ass match for instance) nobody is used at the top level all of the time.

They do say his attitude is bad


WWE was prepared to use hi right once it was only last year he was looking to main event ( Elimination Chamber) and it was rumored that a World title run wasn't out of the picture hell they even moved him to Raw from Smackdown because they felt he was to good for the "B" show.

[The Dark Vampire]

- It is said that the recently released diva Brooke Adams from ECW had heat with several of WWE divas. The final straw for Adams came when she had a backstage incident with Melina.

- WWE's newest diva, Eve Torres, is being considered as a replacement for Adams in Extreme Expose.
Credit>Gerweck.Net

[The Dark Vampire]

I got this from another forum but

Update On Carlito

This week's Wrestling Observer newsletter (dated November 19th) is reporting that it is thought he has asked for his release and will be finishing up with WWE in the next few weeks.

This may well explain his recent jobbing, particularly at the Puerto Rican house shows.

It says he may also be TNA bound, as TNA booker Dutch Mantell used to book Carlito's fathers' Puerto Rican territory a few years back.

[freako104]

While I prefer TNA to WWE, I would say Carlito was a major reason I loved WWE. So I guess in that sense I am sad he left. But he was right to and hopefully TNA will do for him what they did for Christian

[The Dark Vampire]

I looks like he could be going as on WWEshop all of his merchandise is on sale now.

I heard a shoot interview with Tammy Lynn Sntch (Sunny) ans she met Carlito and according to her he said he doesn't even like wrestling and only does it because he dad basically forced him into it
If that is true it could explain his lack of passion.

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

The general feeling is that Carlito will be finishing up with WWE in the next few weeks. He has already talked about returning to WWC in Puerto Rico.
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More on Carlito leaving WWE:

Source - Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We can now confirm that Carlito has indeed given his notice to WWE management. Unless things change he will be departing the company next month. We don’t have the specifics of his contract terms, but it is suspected that WWE will allow him to work anywhere except TNA until his deal has officially expired.

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

During a Sunday night conversation on Live Audio Wrestling, former WCW and WWF superstar Sid Vicious confirmed rumors that he is hoping for a return to World Wrestling Entertainment. Vicious, 47, said he had been in talks with Vince McMahon. "We have been talking for awhile now, and we are trying to get things worked out." When asked about TNA, Vicious said the company is unable to help him reach his many goals including wrestling in front of 80,000 fans again.
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Source: Wrestling Observer

- Ric Flair signed a new three year contract that will see him remain a full-time company employee after his retirement from the ring (expected to be at Wrestlemania 24).
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[ChoKo]

From WZ:

Carlito has rescinded his notice and has agreed to stay with WWE.

He had a meeting with Vince McMahon at RAW and McMahon convinced him to stay.

WWE decided right now for a variety of reasons that they didn't want to lose him even though he had been unhappy with the promotion for months.
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[Nick Michalak]

Well, if they've come to an agreement, it should be interesting to see what they do with Carlito. I'd like to see Carlito & Jeff Hardy in a feud for the Intercontinental Title. Would be an interesting mix of styles, and might force Hardy to better his mic skills.

-NJM

[freako104]

I hope they do more than keep him as a jobber. Make him a hero again, keep him as a heel. Give him a title, give him more storylines

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

Rob Van Dam has not signed any new contract with WWE. I'm told it was a one time deal last night. It would take a huge offer from WWE for Rob to come back as he seems to be enjoying his time at home in California.

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Credit: PWInsider

-- WWE management definitely took note that RVD got a huge pop on Monday, and would definitely love to have him back on the roster.

[Nick Michalak]

I just find it odd they brought in RVD to win a squash match over Santino Marella. Unexpected to see him there, but was almost forgettable at how short it was.

-NJM

[ChoKo]

WWE has signed Reid Fliehr, 19, the youngest son of Ric Flair, to a developmental contract. He will be starting in Florida Championship Wrestling in January.

[ChoKo]

Source - Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Nattie Neidhart (daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart) went on the European tour with the SmackDown brand last week to work matches with Victoria and Michelle McCool. Vince McMahon, Ricky Steamboat, and Johnny Ace were all said to be impressed and praised her work on the tour. Nattie is the daughter of Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart and is expected to be called up to the main roster soon. She signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment last January and has been working down in Florida Championship Wrestling.

Ohio Valley Wrestling wrestler Atlas DaBone is said to be making an appearance on WWE Monday Night RAW within the next three weeks. DaBone is a former professional football player turned wrestler, and is billed at 6'4" and 280 pounds. He recently worked two dark matches with WWE, one losing to Jim Duggan, and winning the other against Vladimir Kozlov.

[Special Killa B]

WWE has signed Reid Fliehr, 19, the youngest son of Ric Flair, to a developmental contract. He will be starting in Florida Championship Wrestling in January.

I hope Reid has a better wrestling career then David had!

[NW77]

I hope Reid has a better wrestling career then David had!

Heh! I remeber him in WCW for a little bit when he took down Eric Bischoff by grabbing his legs. :D :D

Anyone have any decent pics of him? Just asking.

[freako104]

I wondered what happened to him, he was gone before WCW became WWE

[ChoKo]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

The word going around in TNA is that Team 3D could be leaving the company later next month or in February. According to one source that I talked too, the team wants to try and make a return to WWE. The current plan for Team 3D is to continue their feud with the X Division for the foreseeable future. We'll see where this goes and nothing is confirmed right now. They definitely want to make one more run in WWE and have been open in telling people about it.

[NW77]

I find it funny they might want to go back to WWE. Why would they want to after not being allowed to use the "Dudley Boyz" name? Not to mention I thought they said their loyality is with TNA. Kinda similar to Spike being in the ring for TNA & tore up a contract that WWE sent him about being part of ECW PPV special before ECW tv return.

[ChoKo]

Other than the whole trademark dispute, Team 3D/The Dudley Boys left, and are still, on good terms with the WWE. In fact, if they weren't under contract with TNA at the time the new ECW started up, they probably would have re-signed with the E then. The reason Spike/Brother Runt and Rhino were offered WWE contracts back then was because their contracts with TNA were almost up at the time. They tore up the WWECW contracts and re-signed with TNA.

Personally, I was never a big fan of the Dudleys, so them leaving TNA for WWE won't bother me.

[nottidelterrore]

I don't like the Dudleys at all. I don't think they're anything great.

[Violent VictiM]

I like the Dudley's. I also miss them around the tag team division in WWE, and that could be a nice spark for it's glorious return. I don't understand why they can't work a tag team division. Both brands are as big as the company was back when the tag team division was big and WWE was running two shows with one roster. Even if the tag team division was featured both on Smackdown and RAW on alternating weeks leading up to the PPV, it could work just brilliantly.

[ChoKo]

From WZ:

Former WWF, WCW, and ECW diva Tammy Lynn Sytch (aka Sunny) told the Fight Network last week that she didn't want to jinx anything, but she did speak to some important people in WWE, and said of a possible return to the company, "you never know." She did indicate that she would like to have one more run. Sytch said she was first contacted about being apart of the Raw anniversary two weeks before the show, and was told by Howard Finkel to keep it a secret so that it would be a surprise. She said she was quite surprised that WWE's web site announced her return, and apparently, Finkel was shocked as well. Sytch, 35, credits her return to her Sunny body to her boyfriend for encouraging her to return to the gym and dieting.
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[freako104]

I am a fan of 3D and I hope they stay with TNA. Though if they do go to WWE, they might be able to make it a bit better

[nottidelterrore]

I'd be all about Sunny returning. She looked amazing last Monday. She really got back into shape after looking pretty bad after Chris Candido's death a few years back.

[ChoKo]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Johnny Ace recently offered Tajiri a WWE contract to return. He rejected the offer.

Can't say that I blame him.

Also:

Ric Flair recently agreed to terms with WWE on a new three-year deal that will run through 2010, but he has yet to actually sign the contract. His current contract expires on Tuesday, January 8, 2008.


More on RVD:

Despite a report earlier this week following the big Raw 15th Anniversary show stating otherwise, there is some rumblings within WWE that the company is interested in bringing back Rob Van Dam full-time and that his appearance on the anniversary show could be the start of things to come.

RVD opted to not sign a new deal with WWE this year and made his last appearance back at the One Night Stand PPV on June 3. He did state in interviews following his WWE run that he wanted to take time off from the road for a while.

Strong sources that I have spoken with have indicated that WWE has some strong interest in bringing him back and although RVD did speak with TNA, the company wasn't able to come close to matching his asking price. Van Dam supposedly wants to stay with the WWE and the WWE wants to keep Van Dam. According to sources, it's just a matter of time before the deal's done.

And an update on Ron Killings possibly going to the E:

Sources say WWE superstars Jeff Hardy and Umaga are pushing hard for the company to bring back recently released TNA superstar Ron Killings. At this point, Killings has a spot waiting for him in AAA in Mexico and once his working papers are complete, he will likely be heading down there to work. Killings had two very short stints as WWE Hardcore Champion back in 2001.

[Denzil]

from www.rajah.com:

Gerweck.net is reporting that TNA wrestler "Wildcat" Chris Harris has signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Apparently, Harris' TNA contract expired sometime last week, which opened the window for him to leave. The company wanted Harris to stay, but he opted to sign with World Wrestling Entertainment instead.

[ChoKo]

WrestleZone.com is reporting that Ron Killings has verbally agreed to or has already signed a contract with WWE.

Also from WZ:

Apparently "Wildcat" Chris Harris has yet to officially sign his WWE contract, but has agreed to contractual terms. The deal between Harris and WWE, negotiated by his agent, is completed.

TNA is downplaying the signing, and spinning it as if he was a crybaby and an attitude problem, and that they don’t care he is leaving the promotion. TNA had apparently not realized his contract lapsed or simply thought WWE would not want him.

WWE has been fielding overtures from TNA talent (or their representatives), so it wouldn’t be surprising to see other TNA departures for Stamford, CT.

[Special Killa B]

Chris Harris and Ron Killings could be a great add to the U.S. or I-C Title chasers that is if Vince don't bury them with the rest of the unused great talent

[nottidelterrore]

Pretty good additions to the roster if it's true. I've always liked Killings & always drempt of a match between him & Booker T.

And Harris is pretty good. I always thought he was better than James Storm, whom I can't stand.

[NW77]

This will be interesting that Killings going back to WWE. Now I wonder if he & Cena are going to be friends now. :p

[Special Killa B]

If it gets him a main event spot and a world title i'm sure he will! LOL!!

Oh wait that's Triple H!! LOL!!

[ChoKo]

Carlito's brother is coming to the SmackDown roster soon:

Carlito's brother Eddie Colon has been under developmental contract to WWE for quite some, but they haven't done a single thing with him. That is changing this week as his father, Carlos Colon, said in a recent interview that Eddie was leaving for Tampa this week to join one of the development territories (Florida Championship Wrestling). He also said that he will later join his brother Carlito on SmackDown. Of course, Carlito is currently a member of Raw, but his father said that once he finishes his run with Santino Marella, Carlito will be moved over to SmackDown. He also added, "The only thing we need to find out is if they would move him once Eddie is established or before that happens."

Source - WZ

[Spade]

Chris Harris and Ron Killings could be a great add to the U.S. or I-C Title chasers that is if Vince don't bury them with the rest of the unused great talent

I completely agree.

Pretty good additions to the roster if it's true. I've always liked Killings & always drempt of a match between him & Booker T.

And Harris is pretty good. I always thought he was better than James Storm, whom I can't stand.

I never could stand Jason Storm either.

Carlito's brother is coming to the SmackDown roster soon:

Source - WZ

I wonder what his hair looks like :lmao:.

[ChoKo]

I wonder what his hair looks like :lmao:.

Kinda normal, actually:

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3297/eddie2zr7.png
http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/pictures/e/eddiecolon/01.jpg

Which sucks, really, because I was kinda hoping that he'd have a mullet or something to go along with Carlito's weirdo hairdo.

[Spade]

Damn, I wanted a weird hairdo lol.

[Denzil]

More on Killings.

from rajah.com :

-- Former TNA wrestler Ron "The Truth" Killings was telling people at an indy show he was on last week that he was going to sign the contract World Wrestling Entertainment offered him. His deal is an $80,000 per year downside guarantee, thus meaning that he will bypass developmental and head straight for the main roster upon his arrival.

Not bad.

[ChoKo]

I just hope Ron and Harris aren't buried when they get to the E. Both are extremely talented.

[Denzil]

I just hope Ron and Harris aren't buried when they get to the E. Both are extremely talented.

That is my thoughts exactly.

[ChoKo]

The following was issued on TNAWrestling.com this afternoon confirming the earlier WrestleZone.com report that Chris Harris and TNA had parted ways:

CHRIS HARRIS NO LONGER WITH TNA WRESTLING

Chris Harris is no longer a member of the TNA Wrestling roster. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.

[Denzil]

That must be a first for TNA, i don't think i've ever seen them announce someone leaving their company.

[ChoKo]

I just read on WrestleZone that Harris' deal with the E is similar to Killings'; He will also bypass the developmental territories and head straight to the main roster.

http://wrestlezone.com/article.php?articleid=202172630

[Denzil]

The following was issued on TNAWrestling.com this afternoon confirming the earlier WrestleZone.com report that Chris Harris and TNA had parted ways:

I can't find that news article.

[ChoKo]

Weird. It was on there yesterday.:confused:
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From Wrestlezone.com:

TNA Wrestling issued a statement on its website yesterday confirming the release of "Wildcat" Chris Harris. However, that statement was later pulled from the website.

WrestleZone.com is reporting that this doesn't mean Harris came to a new agreement with the company as he was offered a new deal recently and turned it down as it wasn't happy with it and instead opted to let his current deal expire.

Sources close to the situation have stated that Harris was unhappy in the last few months with his current role within TNA and it seemed obvious to some backstage that Harris would be leaving the company very soon. He had what was described as a "farewell dinner" with a number of TNA wrestlers following the TV taping on Tuesday.

There's your answer, Denzil.

Also:

Recent reports suggest that WWE have signed a multi-time World Champion and is scheduled to make a return. We will keep you updated on this story.

I think it could possibly be Sid. There was a rumor going around, a few months ago, that he was talking with the WWE about a possible return.

[Just Jeans]

I sometimes wonder why they even bother hiring new talent. They barely showcase the talent they've already got.

[Spade]

I sometimes wonder why they even bother hiring new talent. They barely showcase the talent they've already got.

That is true.

[NW77]

Apparently the multi-champion they refering to is Big Show. I read that on Wrestlezone. Pretty surprising since he was through with wrestling. Guess not.

[ChoKo]

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

We reported earlier that The Wrestling Observer Newsletter had noted a big name of WWE's past - a multi-champion superstar was set to return with the company.

The January 14th edition of the Newsletter confirms that former multi-time WWE Champion Paul Wight - The Big Show - has either signed with the company or has agreed to a deal, and will be starting full-time very soon.

Big Show is down to 440 lbs after leaving pro wrestling to rest, and pursue a possible career in boxing, which obviously included boxing training that got him in quite a good shape. Dave Meltzer also mentions in the Observer that a part of his boxing deal was that Hulk Hogan was to be his "front man" acting like a manager in wrestling for him by doing promos and appearances. This was also the main reason many boxing promoters were actually interested in Big Show and paying him so much money to learn the sport. These plans, however, fell apart at some point, and Show realized that at his age, boxing might not be the right direction to go anyway. There have also been no recent updates or even talks of Hogan doing his own wrestling tour - a very discussed topic of the past. Hence with nothing on the horizon, Big Show is back with WWE.

[Spade]

It would've been cool watching him box lol.

[ChoKo]

You mean watching him get his ass kicked? :p

[Spade]

You mean watching him get his ass kicked? :p

True lol. There was a guy almost his size that was champion called Nikolay Valuev and it was fun watching him get beat lol. But the state of heavyweight boxing right now isn't very good.

[Nick Michalak]

I remember a time when everyone under the sun knew who the World Heavweight Boxing Champion was. These days, you probably wouldn't recognize the Champ if he punched you in the face. But yeah, doesn't matter how BIG you are, if you can't box with the best of them, you'll get busted up! Of course, now we get to suffer through the bore that is the Big Show again. Doesn't matter if he's 500 lbs or 250 lbs - the guy's got nothing to contribute to sports entertainment. He was never good on the mic, and was just another BIG man lumbering around the ring. At least Sid had charisma and a good character. Big Show only gets pushed because he's a giant. If he had the same lack of skills, and was the size of Rey Mysterio, he'd be nothing. Now, Rey is proof that you don't need to be physically big to be a successful and celebrated superstar. Honestly, the Great Khali, Big Daddy V, Snitsky, Umaga, Big Show - how many talentless BIG men can we stomach? What's worse is all these worthless so-called talents get pushed over someone like Kane who's been shafted at every turn for the last TEN YEARS! Since the 24 hours he held the WWF Title for in '98, the biggest push he's had was the month he held the Intercontinental Title in 2001. Sad, real sad.

-NJM