MARIA TO RETURN TO WWE?

Maria Kanellis stated this weekend on Twitter that she would only consider returning to WWE if she is given the opportunity to compete for a women’s championship.

“I have only one thing in my life that I regret and thats not getting to really fight for the Woman’s Championship. If I ever come back it would be for a belt,” she wrote in a response to a query regarding a possible return to the organization.

FUTURE OF WWE RELEASED SUPERSTAR INCLUDING SHAWN MICHAELS

The feeling is that the WWE releases came because several stars from NXT and WWE developmental are scheduled to be brought to the main roster soon. The recent releases aren’t a budget-cutting move as much as just WWE making way for new members on the roster.

Shelton Benjamin’s contract was releasing soon and there was always frustration internally with him. Shelton had the reputation of being one who coasted through the job and that his promos were never as good as his in-ring work.

Mickie James’ release from WWE didn’t surprise many within the company. Apparently there was talk of cutting her before WrestleMania. Word is that while on the SmackDown brand, Mickie had a few run-ins with Batista and when things became heated, he threatened to quit if she wasn’t fired and Undertaker had to step in and calm things down. It’s said that Mickie’s recent behavior on the European tour was the deciding factor in letting her go.

It’s said that Mike Knox didn’t carry himself like a main eventer backstage but he still had his share of supporters within WWE. At one point, Shawn Michaels and Triple H were among those in favor of pushing Knox.

There was speculation online that Jimmy Wang Yang’s release came after a Wellness violation because he Tweeted “three strikes and your out” after being released. Yang was referring to his third time being fired from the company.

Katie Lea’s release was not something planned in advance because the WWE creative team had her booked to move to SmackDown in the Draft.

It’s said that Slam Master J, son of the late Terry Gordy, mainly had a job because SmackDown head writer Michael Hayes considered him almost like a son. His release came as a bit of a surprise to some because Hayes had always protected him.

GOLDBERG INJURED? SHAWN MICHAELS , MARIA, MICKIE JAMES, SHELTON BENJAMIN ADDED TO ALUMNI SECTION

Bill Goldberg wrote the following on Twitter this weekend: “FYI….a torn rotator cuff seems to have halted my training a bit.”

Recent additions to WWE’s Alumni roster include Jim Neidhart, The British Bulldog, Maria, Mickie James, Katie Lea, Shelton Benjamin and Shawn Michaels

Maria Staying on WWE TV

A recent report stated that Maria wouldn’t be able to appear on WWE TV while the new season of Celebrity Apprentice was airing because of a clause in her contract with NBC for Apprentice. A fan mentioned this on Twitter where Maria replied that she wouldn’t be leaving WWE TV.