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June 29, 2013
More on WWE NXT Staff Changes
As noted earlier today NXT Creative team member Rob Naylor finishes up at WWE Developmental this weekend. His position at NXT was dropped/shifted to a new hire with the move to Orlando. Many within the company/close to the situation were surprised at this news as he was well liked. Naylor's departure was said to be very amicable. He was was apparently told that in the future, the door was open to come back to work for the WWE. He had a lot of fans in the company and received a really nice send-off over the last week. There was talk of him going to work in Stamford, but obviously, that did not happen as of this writing.
Naylor, however, will continue working with Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes posted the following today on Twitter:
In an update from earlier, PWInsider.com has confirmed that Norman Smiley has stayed on with WWE developmental and will be heading to Winter Park, FL with the NXT talents.
Steve Keirn is not making the move to Winter Park, FL.
FCW Closes It's Doors, WWE Developmental Heads to Orlando
WWE's developmental system began breaking down their materials and the rings at the FCW Arena in Tampa, FL yesterday. Everything that the company is taking to Winter Park, Florida for the new WWE Performance Center will be transported this weekend to the Center for their 7/8 opening.
As part of the transition, a number of FCW will be departing. Rob Naylor, who has gotten high marks working in the FCW creative side under Dusty Rhodes, will be departing the company. We've heard conflicting reports that trainer Norman Smiley will be leaving developmental as well.
WWE will hold an official grand opening for the Performance Center for invited media on 7/11.
WWE NXT Executive Possibly Leaving The Company
It appears WWE NXT creative assistant Rob Naylor is leaving the company, or possibly getting a promotion. Dusty Rhodes tweeted this morning:
"NXT and all, me most will miss Naylor. Great working with him . Rob will b in charge of my new Blog , new web coming soon."
Naylor also tweeted:
"@wwedustyrhodes Thank you Dream for all you've done for me and for the 21 month life/wrestling education. #breadandwater #cuepurplerainmusic"
Naylor, a former Dragon Gate USA announcer, was hired by WWE in late 2011.
Rumor Mill - Triple H Berates WWE Talent In Backstage “Team Meeting” Warning Against Twitter
Triple H held a “team meeting” at last week’s WWE NXT tapings from the campus of Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Hunter basically “berated” a lot of the developmental talent, telling them if they didn’t want to be there they could leave and would be granted their release. Apparently this drew a lot of confusion amongst talent as morale had been “pretty good” lately and Hunter’s speech seemed to have come out of nowhere.
Triple H also told talent that some more releases could be on the horizon and anyone that bad mouthed the company on Twitter after being released would never be brought back. He talked specifically about guys getting let go on good terms only to return later. Hunter stressed the importance of staying on good terms with WWE, even if you end up losing your developmental deal.
Side Note: Triple H’s meeting seems to be a reaction to Derek Foore (f/k/a Chad Baxter), who is threatening to sell a copy of his contract and has made other claims against management.
It also might have something to do with this Twitter post from J.R.:
Jim Ross @JRsBBQ 20 Jun
@WWENXT will be on USA TV in the future. When? Where? I don't know but it will happen.
He has since deleted it.
source: wnw premium news
June 28, 2013
Bryan, Orton Fined By WWE
WWE announced Friday that Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton have been fined an undisclosed monetary amount for their chair shot exchange in a Street Fight on Monday's Raw.
"We don't allow chair shots to the head in WWE," said Paul "Triple H" Levesque, WWE's Executive Vice President, Talent and Live Events. "We understand it was in the heat of the moment but we take this very seriously and as a result, [Orton and Bryan] were fined."
While Triple H was called by his kayfabe position as COO in the dot com coverage, he is the person that directs the fine and/or suspension as EVP of Talent & Live Events.
WWE did not disclose the amount of the fines. Orton offered comment on the fine, stating, "Trust me, it was enough."
The company has outlawed planned shots to the head as a way to battle concussions. WWE fined Triple H and Undertaker for a similar offense at WrestleMania 27.
June 27, 2013
