PWInsider.com is reporting that WWE has released the following developmental talents today:
Jake Carter, real name Jesse White, the son of WWE Legend Leon "Vader" White. Carter was signed to a WWE developmental deal back in 2011, but has not appeared for NXT since January of this year.
Luther Ward, an Irish wrestler who was signed back in October of last year.
Malik Omari, a British wrestler born in Gambia, West Africa, and was signed to a developmental deal earlier this year.
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September 16, 2013
Three WWE Developmental Talents Released Today
September 15, 2013
September 14, 2013
Jim Ross Foreshadowed His Own Fate
Jim Ross was either drunk at the 2K Sports symposium and/or foreshadowed his future when he made this comment during the panel:
“This is real. This is reality television at its best. I’ve lost complete control of my job. I’m sure I’ll never be asked back, and this has probably destroyed what career I have left.”
I'm not sure why everyone is surprised that Ross has been released. Paul Levesque and Stephanie McMahon will be taking over the WWE someday. Levesque is already responsible for most of the day-to-day operations and has been putting his own staff in place. I think Ross was let go because he no longer filled a need, and the debacle at SummerSlam gave them a reason. I also don't believe that he wasn't drunk. The writing was on the wall when the EVP of Creative, Stephanie McMahon had to apologize on behalf of the WWE.
Chris Jericho talks TNA and the "worst move they've made"
Chris Jericho made an appearance "Live Audio Wrestling" and was asked about his thoughts on the current TNA product. Jericho was vocal about some of the moves the company has made in recent years and continuing to keep Sting part of the roster.
Jericho added, "TNA has to do something different. I think the worst move they’ve made was Hogan and Bischoff and Sting. Nothing against those guys, but we’ve seen it so many times. It’s the third go-around for those guys now in the last 15 years. There’s people out there, revolutionary people, that can take it in a different direction. They’ve gotta get some different minds and some different faces and start working from within. That’s just my opinion. I think that they’re happy doing what they’re doing. They never get any bigger, they never get any smaller. If that’s what you’re into, that’s fine, but for me, I always want to take things to the next level and take some chances. If you don’t, and you’re just doing the same thing over and over again, then it gets boring. Good luck to them. I hope they do survive."
source: pwinsider.com
The Rock Confirms WWE Studios Movie Role
The unknown stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter.. Fired up to play the role. Cool, bad ass & fun #TheFallGuy http://t.co/XdCvkgES6J
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 12, 2013
This confirms an earlier report from the Hollywood Reporter about the Rock being slated to star in the Fall Guy movie based off the 1980s television series with WWE Studios as a co-producer. This will be the first movie the Rock has done with WWE Studios.
September 13, 2013
WWE NXT news and notes from this week’s tapings
Tensai beat Jake Carter in a dark match prior to this week’s tapings.
Ricardo Rodriguez worked under his masked Luchador gimmick, El Local at this week’s tapings. He taped a match against Sami Zayn that will air on September 18, 2013.
The Triple H/McMahon family storyline continued over to NXT at this week’s tapings. Triple H “relieved” Dusty Rhodes of his duties as NXT General Manager and named JBL as the interim GM. Bradshaw appeared live as the transition will be highlighted on the September 18, 2013 episode.
Santino Marella worked this week’s tapings in a match with Emma to oppose Fandango and Summer Rae.
As we reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com, Kassius Ohno made his return. He taped a match against Luke Harper of The Wyatt Family that will air on September 25, 2013.
Brooks Oglesby was in attendance and noted that Bo Dallas taped a match against Sami Zayn that is “absolutely” worth watching.
Rob Van Dam beat Aiden English in the Superstar Showdown match.
The next set of NXT tapings will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2013 and will feature Alberto Del Rio and Christian as the featured guests.
Triple H & Bruno Sammartino in NYC
Triple H noted in his Twitter that he and Bruno Sammartino were going to Madison Square Garden today for a show about the history of the Garden. That may be something being filmed for the MSG Network I was told by a WWE source, but I'm not 100% sure on that.
Sammartino will also gift a replica championship belt to the Italian American Museum as part of the Feast of San Geanaro in Little Italy in NYC later today. Bruno will be signing all weekend at the feast.
source: pwinsider.com
Divas On 'Cupcake Wars'
Alicia Fox and Layla will appear on an upcoming episode of “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network. The episode is titled “WWE SummerSlam” and features Fox and Layla as judges. Click here for more information and air times.
Date for the 500th Edition of TNA Impact Wrestling
The 500th edition of TNA Impact Wrestling will air on 11/7. The company will be holding a television taping that night in Cincinnati, Ohio at Cincinnati Gardens.
September 12, 2013
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
