WHY KEVIN NASH WAS FIRED AND RELEASED

 As noted before, Kevin Nash’s “release” that was announced earlier today is all part of what’s happening on TV. The release was announced to play off the major deal that John Laurinaitis signed Nash to on RAW.

The reason for Nash’s exit from the WWE storylines is because Nash has booked a movie role, likely the same one that he is dieting for. Word is that the people behind the movie didn’t want to insure Nash for filming while he was working as a pro wrestler. Nash will likely stay gone until he is done filming the movie. No word yet if this will affect any of his independent dates.

MORE ON KEVIN NASH'S RELEASE

The announcement that WWE has released Kevin Nash from their website today has been confirmed as part of the storylines. Nash was signed to a Legends deal after the Royal Rumble earlier this year and has not been signed to a new performer’s contract since returning to TV.

Nash has been reaching out to some people and saying that he’s released, but most don’t believe him.

KEVIN NASH RELEASED

WWE posted the following on their website:

“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Kevin Nash as of Monday, Sept. 5, 2011. We wish Kevin the best in all future endeavors.”

TODD GRISHAM LEFT WWE

 Todd Grisham has left WWE to work at ESPN. There had been talk of Grisham leaving the company for a few months now as his duties with WWE were cut back over the past year.

MASTERPIECE TALKS ABOUT CM PUNK AND HE IS JOINING TNA?

 Chris Masters wrote the following on Twitter last night after CM Punk brought up his release on RAW: “CM Punk telling it like it is tonight.”

Regarding his release from WWE, Masters wrote the following on Sunday and teased TNA: “After a day of digesting,I must say WWE wasn’t doing anything with me.So its probably best I go make my IMpact somewhere else.”

WWE TO RELEASE JOHN MORRISON DUE TO THE CURRENT HEAT?

As noted before, Melina was not allowed into the building at last night’s WWE RAW in San Jose. The feeling was that there would have been major drama about her release if they would have let her into the backstage area. The entire WWE security team was informed not to allow her entry. There was a concern that Melina would physically cause a problem backstage.

Also as noted earlier, WWE officials weren’t happy with Melina joining John Morrison over the weekend at RAW live events. Officials are very down on Morrison over the incident, feeling that it was a huge breach of backstage etiquette.

Morrison’s current deal with WWE is up in a few months and the recent heat adds to speculation that WWE won’t resign him. One source adds that Melina may have burnt her bridge with WWE after her reactions online to being released.

MELINA TALKS ABOUT JOHN MORRISON AND WWE

Recently released WWE Diva Melina was on the road with John Morrison for this weekend’s live events. She wrote on Twitter: “I’m driving w/ @TheRealMorrison on a WWE house show loop. I’m doing fine but i gotta admit I’m going to miss driving these loops with him.

WWE RELEASES VLADMIR KOZLOV, CHRIS MASTERS, MELINA, DAVID HART SMITH

WWE announced today on their website that they have released Chris Masters, David Hart Smith, Melina and Vladimir Kozlov.
Gail Kim also wrote on Twitter that she’s left the company. She wrote:
“Hey I just wanted every1 to know that I officially quit WWE on monday. So thank u wwe fans! This won’t be the last u see of me. Love u guys

FINLAY TALKS ABOUT REASON BEHIND HIS RELEASE

Earlier this year, former WWE superstar Finaly, who was working as an agent/producer behind the scenes at the time, was fired after booking an angle where The Miz interrupted the National Anthem at a live WWE event – which caused an uproar among the National Guard servicemen who were in attendance.


Finaly recently spoke to the UK’s Fighting Spirit magazine and had this to say about the situation:


“I was given a lot of leeway and a lot of power in WWE, and that comes with a lot of responsibility. I made a call that caused a storm and I paid for it. They play the American national anthem over here before every event. We had Miz going out first and, because it was just before WrestleMania, we were trying to get as much heat on him as possible. So my spur-of-the-moment call, as I sat right by the technician, was to tell him to hit Miz’s music while they were half-way through the national anthem. Of course, people were up in arms about it, but it was a good reaction as a heel. But there were National Guard people in the building that took exception to it, and I understand that fully. It wasn’t intended to insult anybody in that way — it was just part of an entertaining show. That’s what we do, we entertain — it’s about cheers and boos.”

WWE CONFIRMS CM PUNK'S DEPARTURE FROM WWE

As part of a response to CM Punk aiming a homophobic slur at a fan during Monday’s Raw house show in Australia, WWE claimed CM Punk is legitimately leaving WWE after the Money in the Bank PPV and it’s “not part of a storyline.”


The following was printed on Opposingviews.com Tuesday covering the story:


“WWE officials also told GLAAD this morning that C.M. Punk’s contract will expire in a few weeks, he will not be immediately renewed, and he will no longer be with WWE as of July 18. A spokesperson told us ‘this departure is not part of a storyline. He is contractually leaving the organization.’ A spokesperson for the WWE told us ‘We are taking this very seriously.’”


To the point of how WWE is responding to Punk’s slur, GLAAD says they are talking to WWE about directly working with talent on sensitivity training. GLAAD worked with WWE’s writing team in May, but has not worked with talent.


GLAAD said, “Because this event (Raw house show in Australia) was not intended to be televised, and it took place during an unscripted interaction with the audience, none of the people we had already trained were involved. As a result, we are now in discussions with WWE to provide trainings to its on-camera talent, including the wrestlers themselves.”

WWE STARS INTERESTED IN LEAVING THE INDUSTRY

A source within WWE notes that Chavo Guerrero quitting is bigger news than most think, noting that Batista, Chris Jericho, MVP, Matt Hardy and now Chavo all asked to be released or let their contracts expire, and CM Punk is doing the same.


There is said to be a handful of other stars who have been talking about doing the same thing. Guerrero’s departure caught a lot of the WWE talents off guard and several were praising him for having the guts to walk away.

CHAVO GUERRERO THANKS HIS FRIENDS, TALKS ABOUT BATISTA

 Here are some more comments from former WWE Superstar Chavo Guerrero after his departure from the company this weekend:


“Can’t believe all the response I’ve gotten!  Good or bad, u have taken the time to tweet what u think. Thank u all


I’m still trending, which means all of u are trending too. I can’t do it without u. In a sense, I am u, and u are me! 


Not only time to be a Guerrero but also time to represent La Raza correctly! They can try, but they can’t hold us down!! Viva La Raza!!


Weather it was making Mysterio quit,losing to a Leprechaun, being a 10 time champ,or dying my hair & becoming Kerwin White, I always gave U my all in that ring & always will! I loved every cheer & every Chavo Sucks chant. Thank u. U fans ARE wrestling!! 


Another thing I’m happy about..I get to spend time with my boy Batista!! Low riders all day long!! Impalas to be exact! Mines a 63, his a 64″

SEVERAL WRESTLERS AND DIVAS COMMENTS ON CHAVO GUERRERO'S LEAVING

Several stars have took to Twitter and commented on Chavo Guerrero’s departure from WWE. Here are some of the wrestlers’ comments:


Tyler Reks: “Just heard about my friend, Chavo. I’m sad & happy for him at the same time. I learned more from him than anyone I’ve been with in the ring. It was an honor & a highlight of my career to work with a Guerrero.”


Gail Kim: “Happy 2 hear that chavo is happy and at peace with his life decisions he is so talented and 1 of the funniest guys I know I’m sure its not the last we will c of him…we love u b**ch! Haha @mexwarrior”


Trish Stratus: “Looking forward to seeing what’s next for @mexwarrior, always been a great performer & a great friend. All the best to him & family”


MVP: “Congratulations to my good friend Chavo Guerrero JR aka @mexwarrior! As Tony Montana said “The WORLD is yours!” Working with @mexwarrior was always a pleasure. “Call it in the ring baby!” A true professional & a class act. #thankyouchavo For REAL!”


Evan Bourne: “I owe soooo much to @mexwarrior. He took me under his wing early in my career, taught me everyday, challenged me, and pushed me physically.”

WWE RELEASES CHAVO GUERRERO

WWE.com announced today that Chavo Guerrero has been released from his WWE contract.


Chavo Guerrero released
June 25, 2011


World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of WWE SmackDown! Superstar Chavo Guerrero as of today, June 25, 2011. We wish Guerrero the best in all future endeavors.

NEWS ON CM PUNK LEAVING WWE

 There has been talk of having John Cena be CM Punk’s last feud, should Punk leave WWE at the end of the Summer when his contract expires. There has even been talk of having Punk wrestle Cena in his final match, putting him over, if things get that far without Punk re-signing.

CM PUNK LEAVING WWE SOON??

There has been a lot of talk within WWE that CM Punk’s career with the company may be coming to an end soon. Word is that Punk has not re-signed a new deal and that’s the reason he’s been downplayed as of late. If you notice Punk getting pushed out of nowhere, that probably means he’s re-signed. The topic of Punk leaving WWE started on the European tour and continued at RAW last night.


Apparently Punk has also been telling people close to him that he’s interested in taking some time off. We hope to have more later.

HOTEL INCIDENT DURING THE WRESTLEMANIA WEEK

There were reportedly hotel bar incidents with Matt Hardy and the WWE Tough Enough crew in Atlanta this past weekend for WrestleMania. We have no details yet but obviously they can’t do anything to Hardy but there may be some repercussions for the Tough Enough cast. One source says if a main roster WWE star had done some of the things they did, they might have been released if they were low enough on the roster.

HBK AT RINGSIDE FOR HHH VS UNDERTAKER MATCH, FINLAY REMOVED

Sources say, Shawn Michaels will be at the ringside for Undertaker vs Triple H match. It is not yet confirmed that he will be involved or not.


WWE removed Finlay from their roster page, earlier it was said that Finlay is released from WWE

SEVERAL MID CARDERS WILL BE RELEASED AFTER WRESTLEMANIA

 While several WWE talents are expected to be released after WrestleMania, most of those will likely not come as a result of WWE Superstars on WGN America being canceled, as some are speculating. WWE is planning to still tape Superstars for their website and international TV markets. Still, several midcard talents will be released to make way for new stars from FCW.