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Miss Golden · 06-28-2005, 11:38 PM

Major News: WWE Expected To Release Several Wrestlers

Date Added: June 28, 2005

Reports from backstage indicate that WWE management will be cutting several members from the talent roster in the coming weeks. Although no names are available, wrestlers are said to be on alert for a potential release.

While some past release threats did not materialize, the belief is that WWE will definitely be following through with releases in the coming weeks.

The upcoming move to USA is undoubtedly the driving force in the decision to make cuts. With WWE set to gross less from USA than Spike TV on RAW, and the loss of two weekend shows, the need for budget limitations is imminent.

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Here is some talent I think might get cut due to lack of air time:

Raw:

William Regal
Tajiri
Sylvain Grenier
Rob Conway
Maven
Simon Dean
Val Venis
Steven Richards

Smackdown:

Funaki
Nunzio
Shannon Moore
Scotty 2 Hotty
Spike Dudley
Bubba Ray Dudley
D-Von Dudley
Torrie Wilson
Dawn Marie
Charlie Haas
Jackie Gayda
Hardcore Holly
Kenzo Suzuki
Billy Kidman
Mark Jindrak
Rene Dupree

You can bet some cruiserweight will be cut, considering the signing of Juventud, Psychosis, and Super Crazy.

moeee · 06-28-2005, 11:42 PM

wow!!! ..........They cant get rid of the Dudleys. The rest can go, especially that jerk-off Hardcore Holly.

Chain Gang Member · 06-29-2005, 01:39 PM

Not my fav. couple CHarlie Haas & Jackie Gayda-Haas

moeee · 06-30-2005, 12:56 AM

i agree with your list except the Dudleys....they need to be all raw again.

I think billy kidman should stay as well.....very talented wrestler.

Miss Golden · 06-30-2005, 01:01 AM

I think the Dudleys will be gone soon. They have been cleared to wrestle for awhile now and still have not returned to TV except for the ECW One Night Stand and the Raw and Smackdown before that PPV. The Dudley's have accomplished everything as a tag team. There singles runs in 2002 bombed miserably. Plus they have been with the WWE a lot longer than the some of the newer younger talent.

Billy Kidman has also been on the verge of being cut several times. He was never a favorite of Vince McMahon and Triple H. The only reason the WWE did not fire him was because of Torrie Wilson (his real life wife). Now that she does not really have star power anymore, she might be on the chopping block as well.

moeee · 06-30-2005, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Golden

I think the Dudleys will be gone soon. They have been cleared to wrestle for awhile now and still have not returned to TV except for the ECW One Night Stand and the Raw and Smackdown before that PPV. The Dudley's have accomplished everything as a tag team. There singles runs in 2002 bombed miserably. Plus they have been with the WWE a lot longer than the some of the newer younger talent.

Billy Kidman has also been on the verge of being cut several times. He was never a favorite of Vince McMahon and Triple H. The only reason the WWE did not fire him was because of Torrie Wilson (his real life wife). Now that she does not really have star power anymore, she might be on the chopping block as well.

ok, i can see Kidman gone, but i guess i cant see the Dudleys gone because they are one the last true tag-team wrestlers in WWE. But, youre right, its time for a change.

Miss Golden · 07-01-2005, 12:06 PM

I would say at least 2 cruiserweights will be cut considering Chavo has left the division.

moeee · 07-01-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Golden

I would say at least 2 cruiserweights will be cut considering Chavo has left the division.

like who?

Chain Gang Member · 07-01-2005, 05:36 PM

My guess is Shannon Moore & Funaki

Miss Golden · 07-01-2005, 07:11 PM

Funaki will stay since he serves as an interviewer and he has been around since 1998. I think Shannon Moore, Billy Kidman, or Spike Dudley.

Miss Golden · 07-05-2005, 10:07 PM

I got four of the five releases:

Akio is the only one I did not see coming, he is one of the best cruiserweights I have ever seen.

Miss Golden · 07-06-2005, 02:58 AM

Add Spike Dudley to the list

Chain Gang Member · 07-06-2005, 02:14 PM

THEY FIRED CHARLIE HAAS & MISS JACKIE!

:2mad

Miss Golden · 07-06-2005, 07:09 PM

WWE releases several Superstars
July 5, 2005

WWE has decided not to proceed with any renegotiations with Bubba and D-Von Dudley. We wish both Bubba and D-Von the best in all future endeavors.

Also, World Wrestling Entertainment has come to agreements on the release of the following Superstars. WWE would like to wish them the best in their future endeavors.

* Joy Giovanni
* Kenzo Suzuki
* Matt Morgan
* Charlie Haas
* Jackie Gayda
* Marty Jannetty
* Dawn Marie
* Mark Jindrak
* Maven
* Shannon Moore
* James Yun (Akio)
* David Heath (Gangrel)
* Billy Kidman
* Spike Dudley
* Kevin Fertig
* Bubba Ray Dudley
* D-Von Dudley
* Hiroko Suzuki

Miss Golden · 07-07-2005, 12:13 PM

I added a poll....

View Poll Results: Out of the 18 Superstars released over the last 2 Days, who should have stayed???
Mark Jindrak	0	0%
Maven	2	25.00%
Billy Kidman	0	0%
Akio	0	0%
Shannon Moore	0	0%
Spike Dudley	0	0%
Kevin Fertig (Mordecai)	1	12.50%
David Heath (Gangrel)	1	12.50%
Bubba Ray Dudley	0	0%
D-Von Dudley	0	0%
Charlie Haas	3	37.50%
Miss Jackie Gayda	1	12.50%
Marty Jannetty	0	0%
Dawn Marie	0	0%
Matt Morgan	0	0%
Kenzo Suzuki	0	0%
Hiroko Suzuki	0	0%
Joy Giovanni	0	0%
Voters: 8. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2005, 11:38 PM	#1
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	WWE set to RELEASE several talents Major News: WWE Expected To Release Several Wrestlers Date Added: June 28, 2005 Reports from backstage indicate that WWE management will be cutting several members from the talent roster in the coming weeks. Although no names are available, wrestlers are said to be on alert for a potential release. While some past release threats did not materialize, the belief is that WWE will definitely be following through with releases in the coming weeks. The upcoming move to USA is undoubtedly the driving force in the decision to make cuts. With WWE set to gross less from USA than Spike TV on RAW, and the loss of two weekend shows, the need for budget limitations is imminent. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is some talent I think might get cut due to lack of air time: Raw: William Regal Tajiri Sylvain Grenier Rob Conway Maven Simon Dean Val Venis Steven Richards Smackdown: Funaki Nunzio Shannon Moore Scotty 2 Hotty Spike Dudley Bubba Ray Dudley D-Von Dudley Torrie Wilson Dawn Marie Charlie Haas Jackie Gayda Hardcore Holly Kenzo Suzuki Billy Kidman Mark Jindrak Rene Dupree You can bet some cruiserweight will be cut, considering the signing of Juventud, Psychosis, and Super Crazy.
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06-29-2005, 01:39 PM	#3
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06-28-2005, 11:42 PM	#2
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	wow!!! ..........They cant get rid of the Dudleys. The rest can go, especially that jerk-off Hardcore Holly.

06-30-2005, 12:56 AM	#4
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	i agree with your list except the Dudleys....they need to be all raw again. I think billy kidman should stay as well.....very talented wrestler.

06-30-2005, 01:01 AM	#5
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I think the Dudleys will be gone soon. They have been cleared to wrestle for awhile now and still have not returned to TV except for the ECW One Night Stand and the Raw and Smackdown before that PPV. The Dudley's have accomplished everything as a tag team. There singles runs in 2002 bombed miserably. Plus they have been with the WWE a lot longer than the some of the newer younger talent. Billy Kidman has also been on the verge of being cut several times. He was never a favorite of Vince McMahon and Triple H. The only reason the WWE did not fire him was because of Torrie Wilson (his real life wife). Now that she does not really have star power anymore, she might be on the chopping block as well.

07-01-2005, 12:06 PM	#7
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I would say at least 2 cruiserweights will be cut considering Chavo has left the division.

07-01-2005, 05:36 PM	#9
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,927	My guess is Shannon Moore & Funaki

07-01-2005, 07:11 PM	#10
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Funaki will stay since he serves as an interviewer and he has been around since 1998. I think Shannon Moore, Billy Kidman, or Spike Dudley.

07-05-2005, 10:07 PM	#11
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I got four of the five releases: Akio is the only one I did not see coming, he is one of the best cruiserweights I have ever seen.

07-06-2005, 02:58 AM	#12
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Add Spike Dudley to the list

07-06-2005, 02:14 PM	#13
Chain Gang Member 1st Female Triple Crown Champ Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Watching Three's Company & Wrestling Posts: 8,927	THEY FIRED CHARLIE HAAS & MISS JACKIE! :2mad

07-06-2005, 07:09 PM	#14
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	WWE releases several Superstars July 5, 2005 WWE has decided not to proceed with any renegotiations with Bubba and D-Von Dudley. We wish both Bubba and D-Von the best in all future endeavors. Also, World Wrestling Entertainment has come to agreements on the release of the following Superstars. WWE would like to wish them the best in their future endeavors. * Joy Giovanni * Kenzo Suzuki * Matt Morgan * Charlie Haas * Jackie Gayda * Marty Jannetty * Dawn Marie * Mark Jindrak * Maven * Shannon Moore * James Yun (Akio) * David Heath (Gangrel) * Billy Kidman * Spike Dudley * Kevin Fertig * Bubba Ray Dudley * D-Von Dudley * Hiroko Suzuki

07-07-2005, 12:13 PM	#15
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	I added a poll....