Bryan Danielson Conspiracy Theory

If the Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson firing is a work (and I believe it is) the WWE should get a standing ovation.

First, they sign arguably the best indy wrestler on the market, make him a focal point of their new show WWE NXT, have him participate in an invasion angle that finally brought some surprises to Raw and then fire him for being too violent on PG TV. But his firing to me came at a strange time.

The show was on Monday and Danielson wrestled at FCW on Wednesday. The standard "future endeavors" statement was posted on wwe.com late Friday evening. By Saturday morning, it was all the IWC could talk about. Coincidentally, TNA's Slammiversary VIII aired the same weekend. Dixie Carter even teased "suprises" for the ppv, (which turned out to be Tommy Dreamer and wasn't much of a surprise since everyone knew before the ppv). I don't think it's a coincidence that all this took place before the TNA ppv.

Another curious item...John Cena's twitter post praising Danielson and claiming he will sign a petition to have the WWE bring him back. These tweets started around 8:00pm, just prior to the start of Slammiversary VIII.

If I have been reading too much into all this and Danielson has been terminated for choking Justin Roberts, the ring announce, then I say shame on the WWE for not grasping a hold of social media and using it to their advantage. But if this is all the beginging of a great storyline I must tip my hat to them and hope for more of the same.

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Another Knockout Departs TNA

TNA Knockout, ODB, posted the following on her twitter account:

“thanks tna fans for all the support but tna and odb have parted ways.it was a decision I made.bamm bitches”

ODB’s departure would follow Roxxi’s at last night’s TNA Slammiversary PPV.

Raw Milestone This Summer

The 900th edition of Monday Night Raw will air on August 30th from Boston, MA.

THQ Unveils Three New WWE Video Games

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Slammiversary VIII PPV Results

John Cena Comments on the Release of Bryan Danielson

John Cena posted the following on his twitter account:

I am very upset to hear about the release of Bryan Danielson. Social networks were formed so people would have a voice, and an opinon. I know you all have your own, theories and whatnot. I respect that. I have never asked any of you to feel a certain way about me. But Bryan left a lasting impression on the WWE universe in a very short time, and although it came at my expense, I agree with the majority of you who are caught off guard by this choice. I know I'm not exactly appreciated by all, nor do I care to be, but I believe what I believe. I would like Bryan to come back to the WWE. I would like to sign your petition to bring him back. I was taught to stand up for what I believe in. I tried and failed, so I could use some help. Tell me how to sign and I will. If for nothing else, to at least have a chance to have a match with him after what was done I know that seems a bit more fair. Give me a chance to have a fair match with him, and give him yet another chance to prove that he does belong with us. Sorry for the long message, I know I am probaly way out of line, I am sorry if I have offended anyone. But like me or not that is what Hustle. Loyalty. and most importantly Respect means to me. Enjoy game 5.

Now I really believe this is a work.

Blast From the Past - Triple H Makes Fun of Vince's Son

New FCW Women's Champion

WWE developmental Diva Naomi Night defeated SmackDown's Serena in the finals of the FCW Women's Title tournament this past week to crown the first-ever FCW Women's Champion. Naomi is a former dancer for the NBA's Orlando Magic. It's said that her in-ring skills have been improving lately.

source: wrestling observer

This Day in Wrestling History

Happy Birthday to:
Jacques "The Mounty" Rougeau - June 13, 1960
Mike "Virgil aka Vincent" Jones - June 13, 1962

Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia, better known as High Chief Peter Maivia dies of cancer at age 47.
June 13, 1982

Yokozuna defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF(E) Heavyweight title.
June 13, 1993

Mitsuharu Misawa passes away.
June 13, 2009

TNA Trying To Take Another Step Forward

Update on Bryan Danielson's Release from WWE

According to a report by The Wrestling Observer, the word sent out internally within WWE was that the Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan) release was legitimate and the announcement of his departure on WWE.com was as legit as any other release from the company would be.

All of the WWE "higher-ups" in the company were reportedly informed he was gone before it was posted on WWE.com. Given the timing, many were finding it hard to believe. However, the idea the company would work its own employees for an angle was another thing taken into consideration over the news. The creative team was also informed on Friday that Danielson was gone.

The people who needed to know were told Danielson was cut for choking ring announcer Justin Roberts with his tie during the "NXT invasion" angle on Monday night. The shot involving Roberts was edited from replays of the show. The only thing that is being discussed right now is that WWE felt choking with a tie was too violent for what is allowed on television right now. From all accounts, Danielson was described as being well liked backstage during his tenure with the company.

I'm still not sure about the validity of this. It just doesn't feel right...as if anything in wrestling feels right.