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Pro Wrestling Discussion Thread II

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Fans Protest Wrestler's Release From WWE
By Daniel Pena

source: PWInsider.com

-- During filming of a ringside segment featuring announcers Dusty Rhodes and Josh Matthews at Thursday's Florida Championship Wrestling television taping, the crowd erupted with loud "Colt Cabana" chant in honor of recently released WWE wrestler Scotty Goldman, who frequently appeared at the developmental promotion's shows. Apparently, the chants got under the skin of Rhodes as following filming of the segment, he asked the fans what they were saying. They replied "Colt Cabana," to which he quickly snarled back "he's gone." The WWE Hall of Famer also made a thumb hit-the-road gesture.
 
Last week, the WWE was on fire. First HHH chasing RKO & co. with a hammer, then Big Show againnst Cena. It was ill!
 
Low Ki Suffers Injury
By Daniel Pena

source: PWInsider.com

-- There are some online rumors going around saying WWE developmental wrestler Kawal (a.k.a. Low Ki) recently suffered some sort of neck injury. The rumors regarding a possible neck injury are untrue, but he did suffer a knee injury and will be out of action for an undisclosed period of time. Florida Championship Wrestling did an injury angle at last week's television taping to explain his absence. Kawal was attacked backstage prior his scheduled title match against FCW Heavyweight Champion Eric Escobar.

No More Sports Entertainment?
By Daniel Pena
Mar 2, 2009 - 2:00:18 PM

-- Today, WWE announced a new agreement to launch SmackDown across the country of Turkey on March 2. It's interesting to note that they refer to themselves as "action entertainment" instead of "sports entertainment" in the press release. (WWE® DEBUTS ON FOX TURKEY)
 
Action Entertainment? Seriously? Well, as long as it doesn't get used too often. Ironically though, I feel Action Entertainment quite fitting for the WWE.
 
WWE Releases The Boogeyman
By Daniel Pena

Courtesy of WWE.com:

Boogeyman released
Written: March 4, 2009

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

Report: Umaga Injured at SmackDown Tapings
By Michael Bluth

According to several live reports sent in from fans who were at this week's double SmackDown tapings the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), Umaga apparently suffered a leg injury.

The former IC champion was wrestling WWE Champion Triple H in the main event of Friday's SmackDown. During the match, the Samoan Bulldozer went down and the referee did the "x" hand signal that means an injury has occured. Umaga did not wrestle on the second show taped later in the night for next week.

At this time, there is no confirmation on how serious the injury is. Umaga recently returned to WWE after being out for several months due to a torn PCL suffered back in August 2008.
 
Yo I am SOOO pissed about Low Ki. Him and Christopher have to be the two greatest wrestler out right now. **** Bryan Danielson and Austin Aries. DANIELS + LOW KI > ALL.
 
mewthree w/armor said:
WWE Releases The Boogeyman
By Daniel Pena

Courtesy of WWE.com:

Boogeyman released
Written: March 4, 2009

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

Report: Umaga Injured at SmackDown Tapings
By Michael Bluth

According to several live reports sent in from fans who were at this week's double SmackDown tapings the Mohegan Sun Arena (CT), Umaga apparently suffered a leg injury.

The former IC champion was wrestling WWE Champion Triple H in the main event of Friday's SmackDown. During the match, the Samoan Bulldozer went down and the referee did the "x" hand signal that means an injury has occured. Umaga did not wrestle on the second show taped later in the night for next week.

At this time, there is no confirmation on how serious the injury is. Umaga recently returned to WWE after being out for several months due to a torn PCL suffered back in August 2008.
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Waaaa! Boogyman is gone? Noooo! He was one funny guy (though did he really eat those worms?) As for Umaga, bad luck. He just came back, too. xD
 
OMG a pro wrestling board...jeez this forum is good, anyway everyone predict the next 4 main eventers in the WWE.

Mine are
CM PUNK
JOHN MORRISON
CHRISTIAN
MVP
 
Updates On Mysterio's Whereabouts
By Daniel Pena

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- As reported earlier, Rey Mysterio recently missed a slew of WWE events for an undisclosed personal reason. He missed two weeks worth of shows from 2/17 to 3/1 due to his wife having issues with her third pregnancy.

Updated List Of Recent WWE Releases
By Daniel Pena

-- Here is the updated WWE cut list for 2009 following the recent wave of company departures:

WWE Future Endeavors Club (Class of '09)

Main Roster Departures
» Bam Neely
» D-Lo Brown
» Gavin Spears
» Hardcore Holly
» Manu
» Ron Simmons
» Scotty Goldman
» The Boogeyman
» Val Venis

Developmental Departures
» Hade Vansen
» Kevin Thorn
» Mike Kruel

Miscellaneous Departures
» Afa Anoa'i, Sr. (on company payroll)
» Freddie Prinze, Jr. (creative team writer)
» Jim Korderas (referee)
» John Carle (creative team writer)
» Kevin Keenan (referee)
» Matt Cappotelli (on company payroll)
» Mickie Henson (referee)
» Mike Posey (referee)
» Sgt. Slaughter (producer)
» Tim White (producer)


More On Recent TNA Departures, TNA Looking To Cut Costs
By Daniel Pena

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

-- Company revenue increased tremendously over the past year, largely due to running a regular schedule of live shows, more revenue from Spike as a result of Impact's first full year of two-hour programs, not to mention huge increases in merchandise sales. TNA appears to more recession proof than World Wrestling Entertainment because such a high percentage of the company's revenue is fixed revenue from Spike and less is from overseas where currency has greatly declined. However, the company is not immune from taking cost-cutting measures when necessary.

As noted earlier, the company chose not renew the contracts of veteran performers Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams, Jimmy Rave and Lance Hoyt. Their departures from the company were partially as a result of budget cuts.

TNA has been looking to cut costs in other areas. Most notably, they've been running less pay-per-view events on the road as of late. While the company looks a whole lot more major league doing pay-per-views from arenas across the country with larger crowds as opposed to the former home of Nickelodeon GUTS and WCW WorldWide, it's simply much more cost effective to run events in Orlando in most cases.

For the most part, TNA has had trouble drawing solid crowds for pay-per-view events taken on the road. There have been countless reports of floor seats being available the weekend of a pay-per-view. Oftentimes, TNA papers the events days before the show, thus explaining why the buildings look packed come show time. For this past January's Genesis event in Charlotte, TNA ran a deal on Ticketmaster.com for fans to enter the code "STING" and receive up to four tickets for free.

In another cost cutting measure, officials stopped giving Monday off after road pay-per-view shows to save a day of costs.

Despite the cutbacks, they haven't been close to as severe as WWE.
 
BHwolfgang said:
Well, he was at least entertaining, in my opinion.

So, who faces the Undertaker at Wrestlemania? JBL or Shawn Michaels? I haven't watched WWE ever since Smackdown had made the switch.
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He is fighting Mr. Wrestlemania! The Heart-break Kid, SHAWN MICHAELS!!!!!!

So Orton faces of against Triple H at Wrestlemania, right. i was worried that Orton's Rumble win wouldn't make a real difference, sorta like last years. xD
 
Bloodex-fire said:
He is fighting Mr. Wrestlemania! The Heart-break Kid, SHAWN MICHAELS!!!!!!

So Orton faces of against Triple H at Wrestlemania, right. i was worried that Orton's Rumble win wouldn't make a real difference, sorta like last years. xD
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Yes! I am so watching Wrestlemania on pap-per-view.

Hopefully, Triple H win so he can redeem his family's name.
 
BHwolfgang said:
Yes! I am so watching Wrestlemania on pap-per-view.

Hopefully, Triple H win so he can redeem his family's name.
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I have no idea if i'll see it...
I hope Hunter can do it. Smackdown ended nasty on Friday with Orton really taking it to Hunter....
 
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