Chris (Masters) Mordetzky cites that a speech given by Triple H after WrestleMania XXVI made him see the big picture, realizing that he could offer WWE a lot more than he was doing and that he could be a star.
"I got real hungry once I heard the Triple H speech. He was talking about how well Sheamus had done, Sheamus this, Sheamus that, trying to rally the whole crew and it just clicked with me that I thought I could be the guy that Triple H was talking about, I wanted to kick ass and reach for the brass ring.
"Over the last year and a half I became 100% focused and I was trying to become one of the best in-ring workers that company had. I felt I could do more and that it was my destiny to be in a higher spot in that company, doing something of more substance."
Unfortunately for "The Masterpiece" his dreams of becoming the companies next big star were dashed when he was released from WWE on August 5th. Having received no word on why he was cut loose, Mordetzky still remains confused by the company's decision, especially when at the beginning of the year, Triple H told him of some plans he and Vince McMahon had for him.
"I was pulled aside by Triple H on a couple of occasions and he told me that he and Vince had noticed how much progress I had made in the ring, how they were going to use me in a big way, that they would be taking me off TV for three months and then after that, repackaging my gimmick. All of this seemed very genuine, so I had high hopes.
"I thought I had good things coming, everybody was seemingly realizing how hard I had worked so I thought my time was coming. I can't think of why they released me, maybe I should have taken the initiative and gone to Hunter a few more times with ideas. I wasn't under any impression at all that I was on a chopping block at all...More?
source: slam wrestling
August 17, 2011
Chris Masters Feels WWE Release Unjustified
WWE Registers 3 Very Interesting Trademarks
According to PWInsider, WWE has registered the following trademarks:
Future endeavored
Future endeavor
Mr. Future Endeavor
August 16, 2011
Linda McMahon: Enough Already
Linda McMahon, wife of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, has wrote an opinion piece on the Stamford Advocate website, in which she reinforces her need to run for the United States Senate. Click here.
UFC Signs Long-Term Deal with Fox
In what Dana White had called the UFC’s most crucial business decision to date, the company signed a long-term deal with Fox that would go into effect next year, Street & Smith’s Sports Business Daily reported Tuesday.
The deal would end UFC’s seven-year relationship with Spike TV, the network that not only put the sport on the map but also very likely saved it in North America.
The story reported that the deal would include live specials on the Fox Network as well as making FX the home of most UFC programming. It would be the first time UFC programming would appear on a major broadcast network...More?
source: yahoo sports
Former TNA Stars Receive WWE Try Out
Prior to yesterday's WWE Raw in San Diego, former TNA stars Generation Me (Young Bucks) worked matches for WWE producers. WWE is seeking tag teams to bolster their weak tag team roster.
In addition, WWE also tried out other California independent wrestlers including Scorpio Sky from Pro Wrestling Guerrilla.
source: pwinsider.com
This Day in Wrestling History
Leo Pardello died at age 72 of natural causes.
August 16, 1939
Verne Gagne declared first AWA Heavyweight Champion.
August 16, 1960
Pat O'Connor died of cancer at age 65.
August 16, 1990
Plum Mariko died from head trauma during a match at age 29. Mariko was the first professional wrestler in Japan to die as a result of injuries suffered in a wrestling match.
August 16, 1997
One night after defeating Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Title at SummerSlam 2004, Evolution turns on Randy Orton on RAW following the main event re-match between Orton and Benoit.
August 16, 2004
August 15, 2011
SummerSlam Grosses More Than $1 Million
WWE® announced today that the hottest event of the summer, SummerSlam, attracted a sold out crowd of 17,404 fans last night at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, grossing more than $1 million. This marks the highest grossing SummerSlam ever held at the Staples Center...More?
WWE Referee Suspended
From WWE.com:
"In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended referee Mike Chioda for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy"
