The following have been released as of today from the WWE:
Shannon Moore
Nunzio
Domino
James Curtis (Formerly KC James)
Referee Nick Patrick
Big Daddy V
August 8, 2008
Six WWE Releases
Love Connection comes to EWA
EWAMaryland.com received an email today from the "Hottest Tag Team in Maryland" announcing that they will be having a special Love Connection at an upcoming EWA Event. While the team has revealed themself to the EWA Matchmaker (but we at EWAMaryland.com do not know who it is or if it is an EWA team, an MCW team or a team who wrestles for both), they want to keep their identities secret until the show. If any ladies are interested in trying out for this special, please email us at ewainfo@publicist.com for more information.
Local Olympic Boxer Russell Collapses, Out of Games
The two-time national champion from Capitol Heights, Md., was found unconscious and severely dehydrated early Friday morning, U.S. coach Dan Campbell said. Russell's roommate, light flyweight Luis Yanez, alerted the American coaches shortly after Russell returned from a run in a final effort to reach his 119-pound weight limit...More?
source: associated press
Mick Foley confirms possible departure from WWE
Mick Foley confirmed that he might be leaving the WWE at the end of his contract to The Long Island Press.
"I can't say much until after my contract expires, which is September 1st. But at this point, there is a good chance, through mutual agreement, that I will not be renewing the contract," Foley said while leaving a phone message Thursday evening with the newspaper. "Creatively, the announcing job wasn't working out too well."
Murphy Claire - Claire Murphy
There has been a lot of speculation concerning the origin of the name of Paul & Stephanie's new daughter, Murphy Claire Levesque. I thought it was interesting that there is a WWE employee named Claire Murphy:
WWE Appoints New Communications, Sponsorship and Promotions Director
30 August 2007 – London -- Claire Murphy has assumed the position of Communications, Sponsorship and Promotions Director with World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE), where she will be charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing a communications strategy across WWE’s international markets...More?
Former wrestlers suing the WWE?
From the 10-Q Quarterly Report filed by the WWE:
Levy et al.
On July 24, 2008, we were served with a summons from three of our former talent purporting to be on behalf of themselves and a class of similarly situated persons. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and unjust enrichment arising from our treating them as independent contractors rather than employees, which the plaintiffs allege is an erroneous classification. We have not formally responded to the suit but intend to deny any liability for claims asserted against us and to defend vigorously against the suit.
TNA Impact Results 08-07-08
Kevin Nash walked out of the Impact! taping due to creative differences for the finish of the Gaunlet Match the aired last night. In addition, TNA creative wanted him to be eliminated during a commercial break. After seeing the match last night, I would have to agree with his complaints.
Impact Results
Stone Cold signed to Insight Films
It's all action over at Insight, which has signed on wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin for an action movie that will be prepping shortly.
There's bound to be more to come. Insight president/executive producer Kirk Shaw is flying to the United States next week to meet with executives at World Wrestling Entertainment to pitch them on a spate of action movies. Shaw would finance them, working off WWE characters...More?
source: canada.com/vancouversun
This Day in Wrestling History
Wahoo McDaniel defeated Roddy Piper for the NWA U.S. Heavyweight title
August 8, 1981
Tito Santana defeated Don Muraco for the ECW Heavyweight title
August 8, 1993
August 7, 2008
Braden Walker (Chris Harris) released
Standard line from wwe.com:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Braden Walker as of August 7, 2008. WWE wishes Braden the best in all future endeavors.
I'm surprised it took this long. How do you show up to your debut in the WWE in the worst shape of your career?
Rumor Mill - Bob Holly Gone?
According to a report by The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Bob "Hardcore" Holly is no longer being used by WWE right now and at age 45 he may not be brought back...More?
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
