Latest Released WWE Superstars

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

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Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

Roadkill got released in case you didn't know and here's why...

The recent firing of Roadkill from developmental was disclipinary, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Someone reported him to the WWE office for selling WWE merchandise at spot shows at his gimmick table. After his release, WWE sent word that they don't want any talent under contract selling merchandise, even their own, at the shows.

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

latst release, Im sure you'll all be very sad.

WWE has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Dave Taylor as of today, April 28, 2008. We wish Dave the best in all his future endeavors.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Balls Mahoney is history too.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson's official fansite at www.t-wilson.org posted a note that Wilson actually asked for her WWE release in an attempt to stave off rumors surrounding yesterday's announcement that she had parted ways with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Wilson, who has opened a clothing line and store named Jaded in Texas, where she now resides, had written publicly that she had been advised by doctors not to return to the ring following several back issues.

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Trevor Murdoch as of July 03, 2008. WWE wishes Trevor the best in all future endeavors.

Hang on didn't they just send him to SD! ???

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Yup - and he was supposedly due a big singles push too. Weird.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

PWInsider.com:

There's nothing new to report on WWE's release of Trevor Murdoch yesterday. I have asked around and all I can tell you is he was drafted from Raw to Smackdown because the Monday creative team didn't have any ideas for him but Michael Hayes supposedly did. Everyone I spoke with since last night about it was mildly surprised he was let go so suddenly.

Let's see: Murdoch was a redneck character, Hayes had an idea for him....I wonder...

Creepfnshow · On The Casting Couch

A lotm of people quite liked murdoch but i never really understood why. He could work certainly but he was never going to be anyone of note for the company. That being said, he was useful in tag matches and maybe keeping him in that environment would have made him more useful?

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Part of what hindered Murdoch was that his original character was based on Dick Murdoch, thus only fans of a certain vintage understood were he was coming from.

A majority of today's fans are either too young to remember him or simply uneducated about pre-Hogan era wrestling.

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

As mentioned in another thread Ashley has been grqanted her release. Im sure you will miss her.

Trvor Murdoch I am sure will turn up on TNA sooner or later. While he has the makings of a decent mid carder I think his look may hinder him. He could also do with a manager/mouth piece too.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Murdoch would probably be better off going back to NOAH.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

PWInsider.com has the full story on Ric Flair's departure from WWE:

THE RIC FLAIR STORY - COMPLETE DETAILS ON THE GREATEST'S DEPARTURE FROM WWE /by Mike Johnson @ 2008-08-05 10:16:52/

The Gillespie Agency, which represents WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair for personal appearances, began contacting promoters who had been previously turned down for Flair appearances with the following via email over the weekend:

'Ric Flair is no longer under contract with WWE. It was a friendly parting which will allow Ric to pursue things that were rejected by WWE in the past. And it will mean a more streamlined process than ever before. Just you guys and me and Ric. Let's pull something together and make some money!'

In recent months, Flair had been forced to give up a series of 20-30 appearances that would have taken place on National Wrestling Alliance events including an NWA Hall of Fame induction, at WWE's request. He was also forced to turn down additional appearances, including a signing appearance for Ring of Honor in New York City. There was also a case recently WWE raised a red flag over Flair appearing at a convention that was also advertising TNA talents. When you add up the number of missed opportunities and compare it to Flair's rumored asking price of $10,000 per appearance, it's a lot of coin, so due to the potential earnings that were being left on the table (and honestly, some of that might not be able to be recovered), Flair opted to ask for a release so he could work without having WWE restrictions put upon his outside endeavors.

While the parting may seem shocking on the surface, especially given the huge sendoff World Wrestling Entertainment gave Flair during Wrestlemania weekend, it's not without historic precedent. WWE does have history of letting Flair out of his contract to work on other endeavors. In 1991, Vince McMahon verbally promised to release Flair from his contractual obligations if he was ever moved out of a main event position. When that move was made in 1993, Flair received an offer from WCW and was released from his WWF deal per the verbal agreement.

The Gillespie Agency, on behalf of WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, issued the following statement to PWInsider.com:

'WWE and I parted on the best of terms. This gives me the chance to pursue new opportunities...corporate speaking engagements, product sponsorships, autograph shows for my loyal fans (who made me what I am today) and film and television roles. My agent and I are very excited about what the future holds!'

Flair has already received upwards of 250 offers since the announcement on Sunday and there is word of a bidding war going on for a Flair shoot interview as well. According to sources I've spoken to, Flair will no longer be contractually prevented from entering inside a wrestling ring during appearances going forward, as WWE had previous prohibited. This could technically open the door for Flair working as a manager/referee, doing training seminars, or (and while I will say right now this is highly unlikely, one never knows) wrestling down the line.

Late Sunday evening, WWE acknowledged Flair's departure on their website, posting the following:

'WWE and Hall of Famer Ric Flair have mutually agreed to contractually part ways. After an extraordinary career Ric has chosen to pursue opportunities outside of WWE.'

The announcement is already off the website's main page. It will be interesting to see if they start marking down Flair merchandise, as is policy when a talent leaves the company, given Flair's popularity and the recent release of the Ric Flair Definitive Collection DVD. As irony has it, the September theme for WWE 24/7 is Ric Flair and they have several episodes of the Legends of Wrestling 24/7 Roundtable series in the can with Flair for the future.

Despite WWE's curt announcement of Flair's departure, My gut feeling is that if WWE needed Flair to appear on their behalf down the line, chances are it would happen, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.

For those who are wondering whether TNA will make a play for Flair, obviously everyone would love for him to come on board, but there's no word on whether the conditions of the release would prevent him from appearing on national television for another wrestling company.

Mollison · 500 Club Member

I'm glad for Flair. He's done a lot for Pro-Wrestling he deserves his time and effort to be for his sole benefit now.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

I hope he got finish his cup of coffee because Chris "Braden Walker" Harris is the latest to be wished all the best in his future endeavours.

Totoro101 · Movie Executive Producer

Meh,Chris harris was nothing special.Will probably go back to TNA.Theres a rumour about flair that hes filing for divorce yet again....It seems no matter what flair does,the only thing he has ever been good at is wrestling,cant stay married and is reported to have some financial problems,espicially with his money buisness going up the creek.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Chris Harris was a good tag team wrestler in TNA when he was a part of AMW but as a singles wrestler he didn't work so well. And in ECW he had let himself go shape wise and nothing seemed to click in the ring two having horrible matches.

-- Edited by Man In Black at 10:09, 2008-08-08

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

Heck, how long did he last? Or did the WWE realize they employed the wrong tag team partner????

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Don't be too surprised if Mick Foley's name is next in this thread after this quote from this online interview posted today:

"I can't say much until after my contract expires, which is September 1st. But at this point, there is a good chance, through mutual agreement, that I will not be renewing the contract. Creatively, the announcing job wasn't working out too well."

Apparently Mick couldn't handle having Vince shouting in his earhole during the shows. Can't say I blame him.

Totoro101 · Movie Executive Producer

Why doesnt vince get back into the broadcast booth? Man i miss the days of "What a Maaanoovaa","one,two,he got him....no he didnt!" and "Big baaack body drop",classic mcmanorisms! If he thinks he can do better then i shouldnt see why not.

Just to edit Shannon Moore has been released and there may be quite a few superstars on there way today from what iv read.

-- Edited by Totoro101 at 21:24, 2008-08-08

1chiban · On The Casting Couch

Not to mention Vince's iconic phrase: 'Whoa look at all that beef in there.' He was a comedian at the announcers booth and he didn't know it.

Tazz and JR is going to be the full-time SD announce team according to rumours, and the article in which Foley announces that he won't be renewing.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

The complete list of WWE wrestlers receiving their marching papers is:

Shannon Moore
Domino
James Curtis (KC James)
Nunzio
Big Daddy V
Nick Patrick

Mollison · 500 Club Member

Can't say I'll miss Big Daddy V!

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

Tehnically not 'Superstars'

PWinsider.com is reporting that WWE has released the following wrestlers from the company's over populated developmental roster:

Charles Evans
Brad Attitude
Matt O'Neal

How can you release a guy with the name Brad Attitude? Seriously, come on, thats just licence to print money. I can see it now John Cena Vs. Brad Attitude for the WWE title. Except I can't because Brad Attitude has been released....

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Charles "The Ox" Evans was Bam Neely's Southern Tag Team Champion partner in OVW. A big but bland dude - just like Bam Neely but black...

Brad Attitude has been around on the US Indie scene for a while. And yes, he sucks too.

-- Edited by Man In Black at 21:12, 2008-08-12

Darth Mattitude · The Dark Admin

Who cares, thats the best wrestler name in ages...

Totoro101 · Movie Executive Producer

brad attitude is a great name but it cant beat the even more brilliant Alison Wonderland (a decent female wrestler in the independants)!

Mollison · 500 Club Member

No the best was Mat Raven... Who you ask? That would be me back on the Backyard scene... (I am joking by the way before all the slates come in!)

Totoro101 · Movie Executive Producer

Well another bunch of releases have been announced from reports iv read and they include...

Colin Delaney (never had a chance)
The Highlanders (inetivable)
Cherry (nooo....i loved her..)
Stevie Richards (big fan but never used properly)

Theres a few others but these are the big ones i think from the release.Could be more coming.Dont know why the E actually bothers having a midcard anymore really.

Man In Black · Anime Mod

Bit surprised at Cherry as she was starting to get over a little bit. Colin Delaney was another one as they did so much with his angle of getting a contract but they loused it up with the heel turn.

Highlanders was inevitable as they dropped the ball big time after they first arrived.

Aside from the RTC, Stevie Richards was always barely treading water in the WWE so this is also somewhat inevitable.

Mollison · 500 Club Member

Yeah, but he always had potential, the others don't really suprise me, and the more I think about it the less I'm suprised by Richards bye bye note.