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Another WWE Veteran Released From His Performer's Contract

The Brooklyn Brawler, Damien Sandow, King Barrett, Hornswoggle, El Torito, Alex Riley, Zeb Colter, Santino Marella and Cameron were not the only 9 talents released from WWE last week as Christian was also released from his contract.

Christian's release did not have to do with his agreement to do The Edge and Christian Show and is more of a technicality of no longer having an active performer's contract, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Christian hasn't wrestled since his last concussion in March 2014 and WWE decided to stop using him due to his history of concussions. He remained under a performer's contract until now but he is still affiliated with the company.

Freddie Prinze On Working WWE Creative With Vince McMahon, Booking Jeff Hardy, Nixed Plans, More

A recent episode of Chris Jericho's "Talk Is Jericho" podcast features actor and former WWE creative writer Freddie Prinze Jr., who was signed by WWE in 2007. The two sides parted ways in February of 2009. You can hear the full interview at this link.

Freddie, who said working for WWE was a dream job, was responsible for the reinvention of "The" Brian Kendrick and then Jeff Hardy during his WWE Title run. Jericho asked how Freddie was able to get Hardy to trust him, as Jeff is a notorious loner who tends to keep to himself. Freddie tried to be entirely open and honest with Jeff. He said they discussed taboo subjects including drugs and alcohol, death, and suicide. Freddie also wrote for The Undertaker and Kane, revealing that Vince McMahon was more involved with Kane's promos than any other WWE star. Prinze said, "If I wrote Kane was going to 'destroy someone,' he'd say, 'Kane wouldn't say that. Kane would obliterate someone.'" Freddie added that Vince is 127 years old but works like he's in his 70s.

The "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Scooby-Doo" actor was soon put with Alberto Del Rio and told that Mexicans needed to hate him. Freddie said Del Rio was very nervous but wanted to impress Vince, so he was up for whatever worked. Freddie also said he wrote a farewell storyline for Edge, that ended up nixed due to his injury and sudden retirement. The original plan was to have Christian make a big heel turn and force Edge to retire.

Prinze also discussed how he got into WWE, when John Cena approved of him being there, why he liked working with The Miz and lots more in the full interview.

Update on Christian's WWE Status

The official WWE website has moved Christian’s superstar profile to the Alumni Section of the website which pretty much confirms he is done as an active in-ring competitor.

His last match was back in March of 2014, and he has been out of action following several injuries, including suffering a concussion. They have updated his bio with the following…

“…Christian was out of action for nearly a year with a shoulder injury. He returned in June 2013, once again poised to win the World Heavyweight Championship. Although he never regain the title, he solidified his legacy and left active competition still at the top of his game.”

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Backstage Update On Christian's WWE Status And Retirement

It was mentioned on tonight's WWE RAW by Jerry Lawler that Christian is retired. This was not an error by Lawler. Due to Christian's string of injuries and concussions, he's now considered "retired" as an in-ring performer by the company. Christian has about a year left on his current WWE contract.

WWE Announces NXT Takeover Pre-Show Panel

WWE has announced that the panel for the NXT Takeover pre-show will consist of Renee Young, Christian, Paul Heyman, and Cesaro.

The pre-show will air on Thursday at 7:30PM EST on the WWE Network, half an hour before the two-hour NXT Takeover event airs live also on the WWE Network.

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Christian Returns to WWE During the 6/17 WWE RAW

This Day In Wrestling History

Giant Baba defeats Harley Race for the NWA World Heavyweight Wrestling Title in Nagoya, Japan, ending Race's third reign with the belt, and starting Baba's second run as champion.
October 31, 1979

Mitsuharu Misawa defeats Kenta Kobashi for the All Japan Triple Crown in Tokyo, Japan. With this win, Misawa tied Stan Hansen's record for most Triple Crown title reigns at four (Misawa would go on to have five, which has since been tied by Toshiaki Kawada).
October 31, 1998

Ivory defeated Lita for the WWF Women's title.
October 31, 2000

Former Intercontinental Champion Christian quits World Wrestling Entertainment, becoming (arguably) the first major star to make the decision to leave WWE for TNA. Christian would fulfill his remaining appearance (the Taboo Tuesday PPV) before leaving WWE.
October 31, 2005

Christian’s Second TNA Appearance Reportedly In Doubt

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that WWE star Christian is now not going to appear the day before the TNA Bound for Glory PPV at the companies first ever Hall of Fame ceremony which will see the induction of Sting.

Per the agreement between WWE and TNA to allow Ric Flair to appear at both the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame and Wrestlemania 28, TNA was allowed Christian for their Slammiversary PPV back in June and also scheduled him for ther first ever Hall of Fame.

Christian reportedly did not want to attend Slammiversary and is currently out recovering from shoulder surgery.

Detailed Raw Stats From First 999 Episodes

Arda Ocal of theScore Television Network has conceived an info-graphic with stats from the first 999 episodes of RAW, including which WWE superstars have had the most matches on RAW, how many times cities / states have hosted RAW, how many title matches and certain specialty matches have occurred on RAW.

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WWE Star Christian Appears Live at TNA Slammiversary

Hulk Hogan is out once again. He wants to continue the surprises and introduces current WWE star Christian (Hogan introduces him under his TNA name of Christian Cage). "WELCOME BACK" chant starts up. Christian grabs the mic. "So can you guess the question I've been asked the most this week? Are the rumors true? Will you be appearing at Slammiversary this Sunday? Well drink it in. *YES! CHANTS* Who would have thunk it huh? Christian Cage standing right here in a TNA ring. One...two...three...it seems to me the last time I was here there were a few more corners here." He adds that while things change, the fans don't change and congratulates TNA for existing for 10 years. Christian calls for everyone to get on their feet. He presents the #1 moment in TNA history. The #1 moment is the return of Sting in 2006.

source: wrestleview.com

WWE I.C. Champion Christian Going to TNA's Slammiversary PPV

TNA Impact Wrestling President Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) has Tweeted that current WWE Intercontinental Champion Christian (formerly Christian Cage in TNA) will be in attendance for the 2012 TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view event:

"On a plane headed to Dallas for the big PPV this weekend. Very excited @Christian4Peeps is joinin us for the night. He's one of my favorites"

Full List of Inductors for 2012 WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Though WWE has yet to announce who will be inducting the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame inductees, a strong source within the organization says the following plans are in place.

* Edge will be inducted by Christian

* Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon, Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) will be inducted by Dusty Rhodes

* Mike Tyson will be inducted by Shawn Michaels and Triple H

* Mil Mascaras will be inducted by Alberto Del Rio

* Ron Simmons will be inducted by John “Bradshaw” Layfield

* Yokozuna will be inducted by Jey & Jimmy Uso

Jerry “The King” Lawler will host the event.

source: wwe.com

Return of "The Peep Show"

It has been announced that Christian will make his return to SmackDown this week with a special edition of "The Peep Show". His guests will be SmackDown General Manager Teddy Long and Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis.

WWE's Infamous Love Triangles

It's the season - and day - of love. However, while you're eating chocolates or smelling the roses your "boo" may have gotten you for Valentine's Day, Eve may be wondering just what she gotten herself into at Raw SuperShow between Zack Ryder and John Cena. It's like "Twilight" between the ropes, and we're afraid of vampires. And Kane.

Eve, though, is not the first WWE Superstar or Diva to be entangled in a love triangle. Oh no, not even close.

Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Kurt Angle
Despite countless denials from both parties, Kurt Angle and Stephanie McMahon had been making eyes at each other for months, catching the ire of her husband, Triple H. Hey, here's a thought: if you're married to The Cerebral Assassin, why not make him more jealous by managing the guy you've been staring at and cause drama at every single turn? Check. Mate...More?

Others:
Edge, Big Show and Vickie Guerrero
Christian, Trish and Chris Jericho
Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage and Miss Elizabeth
Col. Parker, Sherri and Madusa
Matt Hardy, Lita and Edge

2012 WWE Hall of Fame Update

Pwinsider.com is reporting that the WWE announced Edge and The Four Horseman last week to push Hall of Fame ticket sales. They intend to take their time with the other names. Mil Mascaras is in and Yokozuna is expected to be inducted as well.

Internally, Alberto Del Rio is expected to induct his uncle, Mil Mascaras. There was talk at Raw this week that Shawn Michaels and HHH, together, would induct the Four Horsemen. HHH pushed personally for the Horsemen induction. Edge has spoken publicly of wanting Christian to induct him. The Rock may induct Yokozuna.

Wrestlers Meet Fans Big and Small at Fort Bragg

Several of the brightest stars in the WWE universe shined brightly at a special meet-and-greet for soldiers and their families at Sports USA on Fort Bragg Friday night.

The contingent of wrestlers, nearly a dozen strong, included current WWE heavyweight champ CM Punk, as well as crowd favorites such as the Big Show, Mark Henry, Christian, and, of course, John Cena.

The superstars had spent the entire day visiting soldiers on Fort Bragg in advance of the WWE "Tribute to the Troops" show which will take place Sunday night at 8 at the Crown Coliseum; the show is for soldiers and their family members only...More?

source: fayobserver.com

Blast From The Past: Stephanie Interferes in Triple H's Match