JonnyLaw Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 3MB dissipates with the release of Jinder Mahal. The week after Slater bragged about 3MB still standing...
RIPPA Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 UPDATE AND DETAILS BEHIND TODAY'S WWE RELEASES By Mike Johnson on 2014-06-12 11:22:33 In the case of Teddy Long, his WWE contract expired. He had been taken off TV for some time and it was well known in the company that he was going to be departing the company. In the case of Yoshi Tatsu, there was a feeling for some time that he had really regressed in the ring. The company had attempted to find another role for him, including trying him out as a ring announcer in NXT. Regarding Brodus Clay, the feeling among those I've spoken with is that he fell out of favor with creative, which was obvious when they broke up his team with Tensai and then did nothing with him. His final appearance for the company was putting over NXT champ Adrian Neville on TV, which was a sign there wasn't a plan for him going forward. We haven't heard much in the way of Evan Bourne's release but he hasn't wrestled in a long time on the main roster after being hurt in a car accident while he was out on a Wellness suspension. There was always a ton of potential for him in the ring but the timing was never in his favor. The departures of Curt Hawkins and Camacho were the biggest surprises amongst people in the company we've heard from. Camacho was extremely popular within NXT circles and had a strong charisma and was well spoken in recent appearances. Hawkins had several more years on his current deal and had been considered a good hand in the ring, although he had not been utilized beyond putting people over in recent months. Hawkins has a school he opened in Long Island, so he was already preparing a "Plan B" for himself and will likely get a ton of indy work in the Northeast. The belief is there may me a few more releases among the wrestlers, but when releases happen, paranoia does kick in and everyone begins to freak out, so we will see.
Bustronaut Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Does this mean the Rise of Clem Layfield is coming? 4
ebbie Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Also thanks to Matt for making it obvious why they got rid of Mahal and Clay. 1
MoeCristyV.1.6 Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Drew.....so Slater get's to be JBLs something now....
RIPPA Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 I am also amused that like 30 minutes before people started getting canned - the WWE twitter feed tweeted a link to this video http://www.wwe.com/videos/3mb-shares-an-interesting-fact-wwe-app-exclusive-june-9-2014-26382175
Matt D Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Not Drew! You figure they'd keep him around just so Vince doesn't have to mess up calling someone the chosen one.
Big Fresh Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Ok, some of these were expected and while I feel shitty for the guys, I can see why WWE did them. But getting rid of Drew is fucking dumb as nails. Fucking dumb. I'm pissed. 2
RIPPA Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 Pretty good that the person in that one Youtube video called him "Joshi Tatsu" And the Colons better be thankful they are paired with Torito - otherwise I could see them gone too
hammerva Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Of all the guys release, Drew definitely had the best potential. Hawkins might be the best worker in the group but nobody has seen it to know it.
ebbie Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Otunga is what's her face still. I guess. Good thing for Rosa just signed onto Total Divas. Didn't all these people just get squashed on SD this week? Feels like it.
RIPPA Posted June 12, 2014 Author Posted June 12, 2014 Dare we hope Miz? They aren't going to release a guy who is about to start in their next movie release 1
JonnyLaw Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 The best question is, who will now be the heel group to get comically squashed by faces in handicapped matches?
Ace Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 At this point, I'm convinced they simply don't have JTG's phone # anymore.
Chaos Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 I still expect to see Ryder, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, and JTG to make this list today.
just drew Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Darren Young came out at a good time...... Also, I think the shift in philosophy on releases may have come about as a result of that firm they brought in after the new rights deal went bad. I'm sure they had people saying "these guys make WHAT?"
just drew Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Nah, they hate Ryder too much to release him. You can't fuck with someone's life if they don't work for you...
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