Your Fired! - The WWE Future Endeavors Thread

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Weird how they fire one who's actually been used as a character rather than one of the "faceless" ones.

[Hammy]

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Charlie Haas as of today, February 28, 2010. We wish Charlie Haas the best in all future endeavors.

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WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Charlie Haas as of today, February 28, 2010. We wish Charlie Haas the best in all future endeavors.

No surprise there really. Who's next? Chavo? Jimmy Wang Yang? Slam Master J? Mike Knox (even though I quite enjoyed his pseudo-'mad scientist' character...)?

[Hammy]

Though it has not been confirmed, the feeling among several WWE sources is that Gregory Helms sealed his fate with the company when he was arrested for public intoxication in Kentucky in late January, reports the Pro Wrestling Torch. He was brought back to television shortly after the incident, but was the victim of a beatdown angle and never appeared in a WWE ring again.

“He gave them an excuse,” said one insider with knowledge of the situation.

Helms developed a reputation as a party guy within the company by posting notes on Twitter about drinking contests and parties he took part in. Though it initially seemed harmless, a few eyebrows were raised when he posted a message regarding a drinking contest that he and Christopher Daniels were having last August, which was proceeded by the TNA star being arrested on charges of driving under the influence just miles from Helms’ North Carolina residence.

[Hammy]

WWE has released former Tag Team Champion Lance Cade, again. Cade was re-signed by WWE last October but never used on the main roster after a few appearances in developmental. Cade is now accepting independent bookings at LanceCade@gmail.com.

 

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WWE has released former Tag Team Champion Lance Cade, again. Cade was re-signed by WWE last October but never used on the main roster after a few appearances in developmental. Cade is now accepting independent bookings at LanceCade@gmail.com.

 

Meh. I never found him that interesting TBH. When he was with Murdoch, at least they had a sort of gimmick. When he went solo, he was just 'a guy'....

[Izzy]

Released again, what are they thinking

see u in TNA...it's a bit like Pokeman, when it comes to WWE employees 'gotta catch em all!'

[Hammy]

As noted before, Lance Cade was released by WWE again this past week after being re-hired late last year. Cade asked to go to rehab shortly after being re-hired and soon after he got out of rehab, they released him again.

Cade said that he was contacted by Michael Hayes last August and told he had a spot on SmackDown as a top heel against Undertaker, in a new interview with PWInsider.com. Cade was re-hired in October. Instead of going to the main roster, the feud with Undertaker was nixed and he went to FCW for a bit. Cade says John Laurinaitis called him in December saying they were going to bring him to the main roster, likely on ECW. Cade was having problems going through painkiller withdrawals which led to an addiction to sleeping pills. He called officials and asked to be put in rehab.

Cade finished rehab and says in early March, Shawn Michaels told him he was done and would never be used as a top guy. This past week he was released. Cade is upset that most guys let their problems get even worse for fear of “losing their spot” and when he tried to get help for his problems, he was fired.

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Re: Maria's release

FORMER WWE Diva Maria Kanellis has revealed the real reason the company let her go — an argument about who owned her rights outside of wrestling.

Fans were shocked in February when Vince McMahon's company released the stunning singer and Playboy cover girl, who had just been named Diva of the Year for 2009.

But none were more taken aback than Maria and her family, especially as she didn't even have time to call her mum before the move was announced on WWE.com.

Speaking to SunSport's Rob McNichol on The One Sided Ring Podcast, Maria confessed: "It came as a big surprise to me. I was never expecting to get released from WWE that way.

"I had such a great relationship with them. I did a lot of charity work, a lot of signings and appearances. I had even just come over to the UK doing a huge tour talking about the WrestleMania Revenge Tour that's coming up.

"I can't wrestle for the rest of my life, but I would have liked to do it for five or six years.

"I had been in talks with WWE about my music, my contract was coming up and I was just trying to make sure I was protected.

"The release came as a shock, but basically it comes down to that I wanted more rights and they weren't willing to give them to me.

"It wasn't a money thing or anything like that. I think we left on good terms. It was a great experience while I was there, I love all the Divas."

Maria, 28, added: "I'm thankful to WWE and Vince McMahon for giving me so many great opportunities, but at the same time I am disappointed in how they released me.

"They didn't even give me time to call my mum.

"My mum called me, frantic, to see if I was okay — which I was, I was totally fine — but it would have been nice, instead of putting it up on the Internet 30 minutes later, waiting until Monday, letting me call my family, letting me call my friends and tell them personally."

And Maria insists that rather than being held back by her shock sacking, she is using the experience to drive herself on towards bigger and better opportunities.

She is currently starring in the US version of Celebrity Apprentice alongside Sharon Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper and former WCW and WWE champion Bill Goldberg, has an album coming out this month and is now working as a backstage interviewer for MMA group King of the Cage.

The brunette added: "I'm extremely busy. It's pretty crazy, actually.

"I'm enjoying life. I'm hoping to finish my album this summer and then I want to go on to do Dancing With the Stars this fall.

"Busy, busy, busy!"

Maria, who was once in a relationship with WWE star CM Punk, describes her forthcoming EP Sevin Sins as "rock music, twisted lyrics and sex appeal" based on her real life experiences.

Speaking about the inspirations behind her songs, she admitted: "I had so many different inspirations. I dated a guy who completely broke my heart and so used that as inspiration to start with the lyrics.

"I'm a very creative person. Writing lyrics has always been something I could focus on.

"And it's all me — I paid for everything, I wrote everything, I was co-producer on it. It's coming from me."

The Slammy Award winner is also enjoying her new reality TV career.

She was offered the role on Celebrity Apprentice thanks to its famous central figure performing a cameo on WWE's flagship show Monday Night Raw.

Maria said: "It was really cool. Donald Trump himself asked me to do the show.

"When he was at Raw he asked me if I wanted to do it and I said 'I'd love to'

"In the first episode, Sharon Osbourne is crawling underneath a table and covering her ears because Cyndi Lauper is talking about all these historic facts. It was so funny.

"Cyndi has been an idol of mine for a very long time, so working with her was incredible. But by the end of the show I never wanted to work with that woman ever again. It was just really horrible.

"Everybody was so strong. Everybody wanted to be there for their charity. That part was really cool.

"There was a funny story HOT STUFF ... Maria is set for a singing career Sharon was like 'I might be an old woman but these are six months' and she flashed me her chest, showing off her brand new boob job. It was so funny."

As for the one thing every fan wants — Maria back in wrestling in some capacity — she is never saying never.

She says no doors are closed with WWE or rival firms TNA and Ring Of Honor.

Although Maria does feel that her fellow female wrestlers in WWE are undervalued and not given adequate time and space to shine.

She moaned: "In the WWE I was a little bit stifled at times.

"I wasn't allowed to do as much as I wanted to do. I had all these great, creative ideas and was constantly entering them into the WWE creative, but I couldn't use a lot of them.

"The Divas weren't given enough time, which I think is a horrible, horrible disadvantage that the girls have. I felt like I was held back — all the time.

"If you look back at Trish Stratus or Lita, or back in the day when there was Ivory or any of the women of the past, they got a lot more time than the girls do now.

"I remember watching a match with Gail Kim and Lita the match lasted 10 minutes. On TV. It wasn't PPV or anything but they got 10 minutes.

"I wonder what would really happen if the Divas were given that much time.

"I don't know if it's that they think the Divas can't sell tickets, but I truly believe in the Divas division and always will. I think they are missing out on a lot of talent right there.

"They're not going to know what they are missing until it's gone."

Maria added: "That's one reason I'm not sad they fired me. I got eight minutes of time on an MMA show to just talk to people and that was amazing. WWE never gave me eight minutes the entire time I was there."

Listen to the full interview on Rob McNichol's "The One Sided Ring" podcast.

Sevin Sins is released exclusively on iTunes on April 13. You can listen to a preview of the music on Maria's website MariaKanellis.net

Read more: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/2926347/Maria-Kanellis-lifts-the-lid-on-her-WWE-release.html#ixzz0kgxQWiun

[Izzy]

Very unprofessional by WWE

As usual

[D]

Mickie James and Shelton released?

GTFO WWE

i quit watching it now

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WWE spring cleaning is underway, and according to PWInsider.com, the following names have been released from WWE today:

Shelton Benjamin (It's possible that his deal is up and they aren't coming to new terms)

Mickie James

Katie Lea Burchill

Kung Fu Naki

Jimmy Wang Yang

(Jimmy Wang Yang wrote on Twitter:

"3 strike and your out i hear florida is a nice place to visit."

According to F4WOnline.com, at least one of the releases from Thursday was related to a Wellness Policy violation)

Slam Master J
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From WWE.com:

WWE has come to terms on the release of Mike Knox as of today, April 22, 2010. We wish him the best in all future endeavors.
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Credit: F4WOnline.com

The release of Mickie James isn't being considered that big of a surprise since WWE hasn't been happy with her for quite some time. Between the company having issues with her weight (the "Piggie James" storyline was allegedly done to send her a message) and her plans to do a country album, the writing seemed to be on the wall.

According to Dave Meltzer, the incident that "broke the camel's back" was when, during the European tour, she arrived late for the bus on more than one occasion, holding up travel.
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Mickie James posted the following on Twitter:


“Awe… Thank you James Gang! I just want to say its been a beautiful journey… Wwe has been a childhood dream come true & I have loved every step… There is not a moment I would change for the world… It breaks my heart but the world doesn’t stop turning.. I’m grateful for all my friends, family, loved ones, and fans who have supported me along this wonderful ride. To all the guys and gals I’ve had the pleasure of sharing the ring with… We made some magic! History… Memories to last a lifetime… Thank you… I love you all with all my heart! Every chapter has its close… The next one Is only gonna get better… I promise you that! =) One truly never knows what tomorrow may hold… That’s why we embrace every moment… In love & joy! The James Gang Rides! Even stronger than before…. To Victory! Haha…. On ward & upward! Much Love…. Muah! JG4L…… MJ”

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I'm surprised Funaki and JWY lasted this long TBH....

Mickie and Shelton are kinda surprising. They never really seemed to have anything for Benjamin though, other than sticking him in MITB every year. Other than that time he brought his 'mama' to the ring, he never really had much of a character either, probably had something to do with it.

I still find it hard to believe that the 'Piggy James' angle was supposed to be a 'message' or some evil scheme on the part of the WWE. WWE may not be the smartest company in the world, but I really don't think they could see Mickie as fat.

Katie Lea..... I hardly ever saw her so I can't comment on that. Maybe that was the problem....

Mike Knox's 'mad professor' thing could have worked dammit! And this also means no Slam Master/Gallows match....

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Quite the cull, though not too surprising.  I'd like to see some of these guys take it up in TNA.  Shelton, Mike Knox and maybe Mickie James could be quite successful there I think.  Hope so, would be good to see them in the ring again.

[Izzy]

most of them are just horrendous

...however, I'd take Katie Lea and Mickie James in TNA