World Wrestling Entertainment released Dave Finlay yesterday. He had been solely working as an agent/producer since retiring from in-ring competition last year.
WWE Champion The Miz was booked to interrupt the national anthem during a live event in Champaign, Illinois on Friday. A number of representatives for the National Guard were in attendance (a huge partner and sponsor for WWE) and they were not pleased with the anthem being used to draw heel heat.
Once key WWE officials were informed of the ordeal, a decision was made to terminate his contract immediately, since he was the event's top producer. Basically, he "had to fall on the sword" and take responsibility for the incident.
His release from the organization comes as a shock to numerous employees. Finlay is well liked and many people are hoping that it is a situation where he could be brought back in the future once things cool off.
Finlay had been with the company from 2001 and was considered the top producer in the organization. Many credit him with orchestrating the women's division over the past decade.
-- TMZ.com is reporting that most of the Jersey Shore cast (except Ronnie) have not signed new deals for season four of the series. This does include Snooki. She is, of course, appearing at WrestleMania 27 this Sunday and has stated repeatedly that when she is done with the Jersey Shore, she wants to become a full-time WWE Diva. If new deals aren't made, many have speculated that she could stick around WWE. It's also worth noting that there has been talk that this will be the final season of the Jersey Shore.
I am actually not against this assuming she can learn how to wrestle.
if mikey gets on the board tonight (or someone w his phone number, text this to him maryse0uellet I will be doing a signing tomoro at axxeessss @ 10 am til noon.....be sexy
* Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat arrived together, Road Warrior Animal is sitting with Sunny. Everyone is making their way in and this is truly an awesome sight. I've spotted JBL, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman it looked like, Trish Stratus, Steve Austin and others.
* Jerry Lawler is hosting the ceremony. Hulk Hogan's name got a bad reaction. Lawler introduces the first induction, Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Ted DiBiase Sr. comes out to induct Duggan. Ted talked about Duggan's football career, his wrestling days and fight against cancer. Duggan came out to an ovation and talked about getting into the business. He ended his speech with a promo against the terrorists we fight and a trademark HOOOO. Duggan's speech was met with lots of USA chants from the crowd.
* Other people we've spotted include Stephanie McMahon, Linda McMahon, Wendi Richter, Lex Luger, DDP, Sharmell, Booker T, Pat Patterson. Just about everybody is here.
* Road Dogg Jesse James, Scott Armstrong, Brad and Brian come out to induct their father Bullet Bob Armstrong. Great reaction from the fans for BG James who doesn't look much different from his DX and TNA days. This induction was way shorter than Duggan's.
* A fan was just ejected by security for yelling.
* All of the WWE Divas are out now to induct Sunny. Layla and Michelle McCool put her over big as the original Diva. Nice touch with the Divas inducting Sunny and a good speech by her. The Divas hung around on stage with her. Sunny talked about her late husband Chris Candido and getting into the wrestling business. She said that after tonight there is no debate on who the original Diva is anymore. Ashley notes that only LayCool spoke but the entire Divas roster was present for the induction.
* Lawler introduced Terry Funk next who talked about his history with Abdullah the Butcher. Funk is great on the mic as usual. Abdullah the Butcher was introduced next for another short speech. Abdullah got emotional and cried when talking about his family and talked about getting the call from WWE. He had his trademark fork with him. Big pop from Abdullah from the crowd. He thanked God, the fans and his family.
* The Road Warriors and Paul Ellering are being inducted next. Their name gets a huge reaction at first. Dusty Rhodes comes out to induct them and puts over how important they are to tag team wrestling. Dusty has the best speech of the night so far. Huge LOD chants as Animal and Paul Ellering come out. Ellering and Animal have an action figure of the late Hawk on the podium to commemorate him. Animal did most of their speech. He and Ellering talked about Hawk. Animal talked about the day Hawk died. They thanked their fans and family. Great moment.
* Drew Carey gets boo'd during his video and his jokes. Kane comes out to induct him. Drew said he doesn't care about the boo's.
* Triple H is out next to induct Shawn Michaels. Triple H came out to his King of Kings theme and put his friend Shawn over more than anyone else has in their speeches tonight. He said Shawn won't admit that he's in the Hulk Hogan Hair Club for Men. He also called Shawn the greatest performer he's ever seen. He got emotional and told Shawn he loves him. Triple H talked about their history together and gave HBK a new nickname - Mr. Hall of Fame. Triple H has had the longest speech yet probably. Shawn is out next to a huge standing ovation from the crowd.
Shawn joked about how nervous he was. Michaels thanked everyone and said there was one name he should thank but he couldn't say the name, obviously referring to Ric Flair. The crowd "Whooo'd" at this. Shawn thanked the WWE Universe, his family, the WWE talents and God. Great speech by HBK, showed a candid side of himself we don't see often. Shawn left to DX music and was joined on stage by Triple H, Sean Waltman and Kevin Nash.
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While it seemed good on paper the "match" was terrible.
WWE Champion The Miz was booked to interrupt the national anthem during a live event in Champaign, Illinois on Friday. A number of representatives for the National Guard were in attendance (a huge partner and sponsor for WWE) and they were not pleased with the anthem being used to draw heel heat.
Once key WWE officials were informed of the ordeal, a decision was made to terminate his contract immediately, since he was the event's top producer. Basically, he "had to fall on the sword" and take responsibility for the incident.
His release from the organization comes as a shock to numerous employees. Finlay is well liked and many people are hoping that it is a situation where he could be brought back in the future once things cool off.
Finlay had been with the company from 2001 and was considered the top producer in the organization. Many credit him with orchestrating the women's division over the past decade.
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I hope it's not Sandman, I'd be pissed lol
I am actually not against this assuming she can learn how to wrestle.
maryse0uellet
I will be doing a signing tomoro at axxeessss @ 10 am til noon.....be sexy
It is said that he will be attending tonight's WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, to witness Shawn Michaels' enshrinement.
* Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat arrived together, Road Warrior Animal is sitting with Sunny. Everyone is making their way in and this is truly an awesome sight. I've spotted JBL, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman it looked like, Trish Stratus, Steve Austin and others.
* Jerry Lawler is hosting the ceremony. Hulk Hogan's name got a bad reaction. Lawler introduces the first induction, Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Ted DiBiase Sr. comes out to induct Duggan. Ted talked about Duggan's football career, his wrestling days and fight against cancer. Duggan came out to an ovation and talked about getting into the business. He ended his speech with a promo against the terrorists we fight and a trademark HOOOO. Duggan's speech was met with lots of USA chants from the crowd.
* Other people we've spotted include Stephanie McMahon, Linda McMahon, Wendi Richter, Lex Luger, DDP, Sharmell, Booker T, Pat Patterson. Just about everybody is here.
* Road Dogg Jesse James, Scott Armstrong, Brad and Brian come out to induct their father Bullet Bob Armstrong. Great reaction from the fans for BG James who doesn't look much different from his DX and TNA days. This induction was way shorter than Duggan's.
* A fan was just ejected by security for yelling.
* All of the WWE Divas are out now to induct Sunny. Layla and Michelle McCool put her over big as the original Diva. Nice touch with the Divas inducting Sunny and a good speech by her. The Divas hung around on stage with her. Sunny talked about her late husband Chris Candido and getting into the wrestling business. She said that after tonight there is no debate on who the original Diva is anymore. Ashley notes that only LayCool spoke but the entire Divas roster was present for the induction.
* Lawler introduced Terry Funk next who talked about his history with Abdullah the Butcher. Funk is great on the mic as usual. Abdullah the Butcher was introduced next for another short speech. Abdullah got emotional and cried when talking about his family and talked about getting the call from WWE. He had his trademark fork with him. Big pop from Abdullah from the crowd. He thanked God, the fans and his family.
* The Road Warriors and Paul Ellering are being inducted next. Their name gets a huge reaction at first. Dusty Rhodes comes out to induct them and puts over how important they are to tag team wrestling. Dusty has the best speech of the night so far. Huge LOD chants as Animal and Paul Ellering come out. Ellering and Animal have an action figure of the late Hawk on the podium to commemorate him. Animal did most of their speech. He and Ellering talked about Hawk. Animal talked about the day Hawk died. They thanked their fans and family. Great moment.
* Drew Carey gets boo'd during his video and his jokes. Kane comes out to induct him. Drew said he doesn't care about the boo's.
* Triple H is out next to induct Shawn Michaels. Triple H came out to his King of Kings theme and put his friend Shawn over more than anyone else has in their speeches tonight. He said Shawn won't admit that he's in the Hulk Hogan Hair Club for Men. He also called Shawn the greatest performer he's ever seen. He got emotional and told Shawn he loves him. Triple H talked about their history together and gave HBK a new nickname - Mr. Hall of Fame. Triple H has had the longest speech yet probably. Shawn is out next to a huge standing ovation from the crowd.
Shawn joked about how nervous he was. Michaels thanked everyone and said there was one name he should thank but he couldn't say the name, obviously referring to Ric Flair. The crowd "Whooo'd" at this. Shawn thanked the WWE Universe, his family, the WWE talents and God. Great speech by HBK, showed a candid side of himself we don't see often. Shawn left to DX music and was joined on stage by Triple H, Sean Waltman and Kevin Nash.
Skip to like 2:10 to hear what Rock says hes gonna do to Cena.
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