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Eh, WWE is going downhill in my opinion. I still watch it every so often, but personally I see TNA rising up in the buisness soon. :P
 
I actually kind of see where you're coming from. The WWE doesn't really have those stroy lines that really drag you in that much anymore. I mean, I got back into watching TNA a week or two ago and I really enjoyed it. I liked the whole gang rivalry thing but it seems somewhat more fake than the WWE. They both have good point and bad points to me.
 
S. Magumarashi said:
I actually kind of see where you're coming from. The WWE doesn't really have those stroy lines that really drag you in that much anymore. I mean, I got back into watching TNA a week or two ago and I really enjoyed it. I liked the whole gang rivalry thing but it seems somewhat more fake than the WWE. They both have good point and bad points to me.
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Yah, the WWF was way better. I like the old wreslters as well. Bock Lener, The Rock.
XD, im still thinking about when lesner did a superplex to big show of the top turnbuckle and the whole thing broke!
 
Horrible writing if you ask me. They probably didn't have anything else to carry SmackDown at the time. Now we have naked pictures of tubsy wubsy. :(
 
WWE NEWS

Report: Mass Firing Takes Place At WWE Headquarters Today
Written by Richard Gray on Jan 8, 2009 - 4:53:18 PM

Mike Johnson is reporting that several WWE office workers were released today because of the weakening economy. Employees from the television studios, official WWE website, and other officers were terminated today and more are expected. The layoffs are so severe that one source told Johnson that WWE cut 10% of their work force at Titan Towers today.

ROH NEWS
HDNet Sends Ring Of Honor Proposal For A Weekly Television Show
Written by Richard Gray on Jan 8, 2009 - 4:40:14 PM

Sources within Ring Of Honor have confirmed that HDNet has sent the promotion a proposal for a one hour weekly television show on the network. This is the first TV offer that Ring Of Honor has received.

No word as of yet if ROH has accepted or intends to accept the proposal.

HDNet is a general interest TV channel in the United States and broadcasts exclusively in high-definition format. The channel is available on cable and satellite.
 
You gotta admit, though. Last week's Smackdown! was hilarious!

Boy oh boy, Im watching Smackdown and the Boogeyman's back!

Well, Smackdown was coolio. shame HHH lost in the end. Great match.

Oh, and that Hardy accident is all fake.
 
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There is a TON of releases today, so stick with me.

WWE Releases Another Long-Time Performer

source: PWInsider.com

-- Former referee Tim White was let go by WWE today. He had been working backstage in a producer role in recent years since retiring from the ring due to an injury that occurred while refereeing a Hell in the Cell bout between Triple H and Chris Jericho at the 2002 Judgment Day pay-per-view. White had been with the company since the 1980s. The decision to release White was said to be a stunner, who by all accounts was well liked by the wrestlers.

WWE Parts Ways With A Fourth Wrestler Today

source: PWInsider.com

WWE has finally parted ways with former ECW wrestler Kevin Thorn (Kevin Fertig).

As recently as a few weeks ago, Fertig was scheduled to return to the main roster as part of the SmackDown brand as a member of a faction led by WWE developmental wrestler Vade Hansen. Officials had plans for group to feud with Undertaker leading into Wrestlemania this year, but Vince McMahon pulled the plug after a single Hansen promo aired on Smackdown a few weeks ago.


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WWE Cuts Long-Time Referee, Backstage Heat On Fired Wrestler

source: PWInsider.com

-- WWE has released a third referee in SmackDown referee Jimmy Korderas, who the company cut ties with earlier today. Korderas joins Mike Posey and Kevin Keenan (Keenan Quinn) as referees the company let go this week. Korderas had been with WWE since 1987.

-- As reported this afternoon, WWE released Bam Neely (Justin LaRouche). He was recently sent back down to WWE's developmental promotion as the company did not have a spot for him on the main roster. There was some heat on Neely after he missed catching Evan Bourne in a high spot several weeks ago on an episode of ECW. Bourne landed on his right ankle and dislocated it as a result. From that injury, Bourne also suffered a torn deltoid ligament. Neely had been with the company for quite some time, which included a stint as Ohio Valley Wrestling Southern Tag Team champion with Charles "The Hammer" Evans (who was also let go this past August). He was brought up to the main roster last spring as the bodyguard of Chavo Guerrero and given the name "Bam Neely" name as a takeoff of NHL star Cam Neely.

WWE Releases Veteran Wrestler

WWE.com updated their statement regarding's today's talent cuts to include Val Venis. Here is the updated message:

D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis released
Written: January 9, 2009

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstars D-Lo Brown and Val Venis, and ECW Superstar Bam Neely as of Jan. 9, 2009. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.



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The economy sucks but they cleaned house!
 
mewthree w/armor said:
There is a TON of releases today, so stick with me.

WWE Releases Another Long-Time Performer

source: PWInsider.com

-- Former referee Tim White was let go by WWE today. He had been working backstage in a producer role in recent years since retiring from the ring due to an injury that occurred while refereeing a Hell in the Cell bout between Triple H and Chris Jericho at the 2002 Judgment Day pay-per-view. White had been with the company since the 1980s. The decision to release White was said to be a stunner, who by all accounts was well liked by the wrestlers.

WWE Parts Ways With A Fourth Wrestler Today

source: PWInsider.com

WWE has finally parted ways with former ECW wrestler Kevin Thorn (Kevin Fertig).

As recently as a few weeks ago, Fertig was scheduled to return to the main roster as part of the SmackDown brand as a member of a faction led by WWE developmental wrestler Vade Hansen. Officials had plans for group to feud with Undertaker leading into Wrestlemania this year, but Vince McMahon pulled the plug after a single Hansen promo aired on Smackdown a few weeks ago.


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WWE Cuts Long-Time Referee, Backstage Heat On Fired Wrestler

source: PWInsider.com

-- WWE has released a third referee in SmackDown referee Jimmy Korderas, who the company cut ties with earlier today. Korderas joins Mike Posey and Kevin Keenan (Keenan Quinn) as referees the company let go this week. Korderas had been with WWE since 1987.

-- As reported this afternoon, WWE released Bam Neely (Justin LaRouche). He was recently sent back down to WWE's developmental promotion as the company did not have a spot for him on the main roster. There was some heat on Neely after he missed catching Evan Bourne in a high spot several weeks ago on an episode of ECW. Bourne landed on his right ankle and dislocated it as a result. From that injury, Bourne also suffered a torn deltoid ligament. Neely had been with the company for quite some time, which included a stint as Ohio Valley Wrestling Southern Tag Team champion with Charles "The Hammer" Evans (who was also let go this past August). He was brought up to the main roster last spring as the bodyguard of Chavo Guerrero and given the name "Bam Neely" name as a takeoff of NHL star Cam Neely.

WWE Releases Veteran Wrestler

WWE.com updated their statement regarding's today's talent cuts to include Val Venis. Here is the updated message:

D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis released
Written: January 9, 2009

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstars D-Lo Brown and Val Venis, and ECW Superstar Bam Neely as of Jan. 9, 2009. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.



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I always thought that the referees were safe from it.

Bloodex_fire said:
You gotta admit, though. Last week's Smackdown! was hilarious!

Boy oh boy, Im watching Smackdown and the Boogeyman's back!

Well, Smackdown was coolio. shame HHH lost in the end. Great match.

Oh, and that Hardy is all fake.
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SmackDown! is probably my least favorite of the three brands these days. I just wished Finlay and Hornswaggle would go to SmackDown! so I wouldn't see them on ECW.
 
Updated List Of WWE's 60+ Releases This Week

Sources: PWTorch.com, WrestlingObserver.com

In the latest effort to cut upto $20 million from WWE's budget, there were massive layoffs this week in Stanford, Connecticut. In a press release issued this week, Linda McMahon explained the layoffs (or as she called them, "efficiencies") would help WWE in the longterm by putting them in a "stronger, more flexible position."

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

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

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

- Agent and former referee Tim White

- Referees Jimmy Korderas, Mike Posey and Kevin Keenan

- Developmental stars Gavin Spears and Mike Kruel

- Vince McMahon's 2 limo drivers
 
ex-fire said:
Yeah. ECW's my least favorite.
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RAW right now has the best story out of the three right now. I also think that it beats the TNA story line as well. But the TNA storyline beats ECW's and SmackDown!'s IMO.

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mewthree w/armor said:
- Vince McMahon's 2 limo drivers
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I laughed a little when I read this. Of course. it's not funny that they got fired though.
 
mewthree w/armor said:
- Superstars D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis and Kevin Fertig.
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Don't you just hate it when they release injured Superstars? (Val Venis)

mewthree w/armor said:
- Vince McMahon's 2 limo drivers
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Oh good, now he won't explode again.

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TNA Main Eventer Hospitalized With Severe Staph Infection

Source: PWInsider.com

During tonight's TNA Genesis Pay-Per-View, it was announced that Main Event Mafia star Kevin Nash would be unable to compete in his scheduled match because he was hospitalized earlier today.

For those wondering whether Nash's absense was part of a storyline or a legit injury - it's legit. Nash was hospitalized earlier today in Charlotte, North Carolina with a severe staph infection in his elbow. There is a lot of concern backstage at Genesis regarding Nash's condition and there is fear he may have blood poisoning.
 
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