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August 6, 2011
August 5, 2011
David Hart Smith Released
From WWE.com:
WWE has come to terms on the release of David Hart Smith as of today, August 5, 2011. WWE wishes David the best in all of his future endeavors.
Gail Kim Claims She Has Quit WWE
On her official twitter Gail posted:
"Hey I just wanted every1 to know that I officially quit WWE on monday. So thank u wwe fans! This won't be the last u see of me. Love u guys :)"
Kim eliminated herself from the Diva Battle Royale on Monday Night Raw claiming she was protesting being told to leave the ring early. Recently, she has made several critical comments about the lack of focus on women's wrestling in WWE and the creative team's misuse of her and other divas.
WWE Releases Melina, Kozlov & Masters
WWE has released Melina, Vladimir Kozlov, and Chris Masters effective today.
Website Is Up For Triple H's New Movie
This Day in Wrestling History
WWE posts a photo on its website of Bret Hart and Vince McMahon shaking hands at WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT. The meeting between the two was part of the three-disc Bret Hart DVD release by the company - something many thought would never happen.
August 5, 2005
August 4, 2011
Rumor Mill - Mick Foley Wants "One More Match" in WWE
WrestleZone.com is reporting that WWE writers have been informed Mick Foley is, and we quote, "yearning" to do one more match under the WWE umbrella, whether or not it's billed as a retirement match. While backstage in Philadelphia, Foley expressed a tremendous interest in having one more match, since his youngest child is now old enough to appreciate seeing Foley in the ring.
We've been told Foley will become a "Good Will Ambassador" to WWE, tapping into his large body of work with charitable organizations, but that his heart is set on wrestling one last match for WWE before hanging up his boots for good.
Of course, he hung up his boots in 2000, only to come back weeks later when WWE Chairman Vince McMahon offered him a chance to be part of a four-way WrestleMania main event.
Vince McMahon Conference Call Coverage
Vince McMahon hosted a conference call pertaining to the second quarter financial report that was released on August 4. The following are the highlights of the call.
-Michael Weitz, head of investor relations, kicked off the conference call by reading through some of the basics of the quarterly report and the legalities.
-Vince McMahon acknowledged that business was essentially flat if you exclude WrestleMania 27's impact. However, he said they are proud of that.
-Vince said they intend to roll out additional programming. He said they may roll out a one-hour show that would air prior to Monday Night Raw. He didn't make it sound like it was a done deal, though.
-A caller asked if the company would consider going private again or selling controlling interest. "No," Vince quickly responded.
-Vince said they have something of a new slant regarding their current creative. He and the other company officials touted success of the new talent initiative at various times.
-Barrios said he believes something will happen in the third or four quarter regarding programming such as WWE Superstars and NXT.
-Vince was asked about meeting with UFC president Dana White. He was asked whether he would consider partnering with UFC on a network. "Absolutely not," Vince said regarding the partnership. "There was a meeting, and quite frankly, it was more social than anything else."...More?
source: prowrestling.net
