POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, the original Sin Cara, returned to action at Saturday's SmackDown! live event in Tacoma, Washington.
Alvirde is eligible to resume performing since his thirty-day suspension for his first violation of WWE's drug testing policy expired on Tuesday. He claimed in an interview that he did not know what he had tested positive for and that he had only gotten a routine injection for his injured knee in Mexico.
Alvirde's future with the organization was believed to be in doubt since developmental talent Jorge Arias (a/k/a Hunico) assumed the Sin Cara character at the last two SmackDown tapings. There was talk that the move would be permanent since company officials were reportedly sour on Alvirde due to his attitude and lackluster performances.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
TNA (IMPACT) NEWS: MATT HARDY IS AN IDIOT (DWI CHARGE, GETS FIRED)
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
PART. 01:
TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy was arrested in North Carolina today on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper discovered the TNA Wrestling Superstar after his 2009 Corvette ran off the road and struck a tree. Hardy was by himself and did not suffer any injuries.
The trooper observed signs of impairment and arrested Hardy. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and the trooper found no other contraband in the vehicle. Hardy submitted to a blood test, results of which are pending.
He was released at approximately 7:00 p.m.
TNA Wrestling officials reportedly suspended Hardy in June due to continuously arriving late to events and posting a video online of himself urging Jeff Hardy to stun Reby Sky (Matt's girlfriend) with a taser. He stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it has allowed him to completely clean up his life.
PART. 02:
Following his arrest Saturday in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated, Matt Hardy has been released from his contract with TNA Wrestling.
In a statement released to TMZ.com, an unnamed TNA spokesperson stated, "TNA today released Impact Wrestling star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
According to sources within TNA, plans were in place for Matt and Jeff Hardy to return to television in October. Jeff's status with the company remains unchanged since TNA will be releasing a slew of merchandise in the fall bearing his name including a video title.
Hardy joined TNA last January after being released by WWE in October 2010 following a series of events that caused him to be sent home from a company tour of Europe. Hardy walked out of a SmackDown live event on September 5, 2010 after officials voiced concern over his condition. During the subsequent weekend's European tour, Hardy's condition caused the organization to act. When the story broke online, Hardy responded with a rambling video claiming it was untrue because he was still in Europe. WWE, however, confirmed to NewsDay.com on September 12, 2010 that he had been sent home. He never wrestled for the organization again and was released from his contract a few weeks later.
Hardy stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to completely clean up his life. He added Friday, "It's time for me to get back to a healthy, happy place, the transformation his now started for me, for us-(New Chapter Will begin new)"
PART. 03:
TNA Wrestling announced Saturday on their official website that Matt Hardy has been released from its roster.
Their statement reads: "TNA today released IMPACT WRESTLING star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
His bio was also removed from the website's roster page.
According to a source, company president Dixie Carter made the decision to terminate Hardy's contract following his arrest earlier in the day in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated
PART. 01:
TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy was arrested in North Carolina today on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper discovered the TNA Wrestling Superstar after his 2009 Corvette ran off the road and struck a tree. Hardy was by himself and did not suffer any injuries.
The trooper observed signs of impairment and arrested Hardy. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and the trooper found no other contraband in the vehicle. Hardy submitted to a blood test, results of which are pending.
He was released at approximately 7:00 p.m.
TNA Wrestling officials reportedly suspended Hardy in June due to continuously arriving late to events and posting a video online of himself urging Jeff Hardy to stun Reby Sky (Matt's girlfriend) with a taser. He stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it has allowed him to completely clean up his life.
PART. 02:
Following his arrest Saturday in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated, Matt Hardy has been released from his contract with TNA Wrestling.
In a statement released to TMZ.com, an unnamed TNA spokesperson stated, "TNA today released Impact Wrestling star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
According to sources within TNA, plans were in place for Matt and Jeff Hardy to return to television in October. Jeff's status with the company remains unchanged since TNA will be releasing a slew of merchandise in the fall bearing his name including a video title.
Hardy joined TNA last January after being released by WWE in October 2010 following a series of events that caused him to be sent home from a company tour of Europe. Hardy walked out of a SmackDown live event on September 5, 2010 after officials voiced concern over his condition. During the subsequent weekend's European tour, Hardy's condition caused the organization to act. When the story broke online, Hardy responded with a rambling video claiming it was untrue because he was still in Europe. WWE, however, confirmed to NewsDay.com on September 12, 2010 that he had been sent home. He never wrestled for the organization again and was released from his contract a few weeks later.
Hardy stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to completely clean up his life. He added Friday, "It's time for me to get back to a healthy, happy place, the transformation his now started for me, for us-(New Chapter Will begin new)"
PART. 03:
TNA Wrestling announced Saturday on their official website that Matt Hardy has been released from its roster.
Their statement reads: "TNA today released IMPACT WRESTLING star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
His bio was also removed from the website's roster page.
According to a source, company president Dixie Carter made the decision to terminate Hardy's contract following his arrest earlier in the day in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated
BE A STAR/WWE/LISA WRIGHT REACH AGREEMENT?
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Lisa Wright, program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, has issued a retraction and an apology regarding her criticism of the Be a STAR Alliance's anti-bullying campaign with WWE.
Wright wrote a letter earlier this week criticizing their campaign after receiving an e-mail concerning the numerous "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asked how the organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence. She concluded her letter by requesting the removal of the Council for Unity from the Be a STAR Alliance website's list of organization affiliates. Wright, however, has since rescinded her request and issued an apology to WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance.
In a letter sent to Diva-Dirt.com, WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance, Wright says she changed her tune on the matter after further research and receiving intelligent feedback from some of the wrestling organization's loyal fans.
Wright wrote, "After careful consideration and research on my part, plus some intelligent feedback from some of the loyal fans of WWE, I realize that perhaps I reacted too harshly and without enough information. I have been reminded that the important issue is the prevention of bullying and the protection and support of those that have been victimized by it. Ultimately, my own actions, intended or no, have had a negative impact."
She continues, "I hereby offer an apology to the Be a STAR foundation and the WWE. I also wish to rescind my request that my organization be removed from the Be a STAR Alliance website. There are often many ways to reach a goal; the important thing is that we support each other on our journey."
She adds that her initial letter was never intended to be made public and that it was never her intention to disparage the Be a STAR Alliance, WWE, their wrestlers and many fans
Lisa Wright, program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, has issued a retraction and an apology regarding her criticism of the Be a STAR Alliance's anti-bullying campaign with WWE.
Wright wrote a letter earlier this week criticizing their campaign after receiving an e-mail concerning the numerous "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asked how the organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence. She concluded her letter by requesting the removal of the Council for Unity from the Be a STAR Alliance website's list of organization affiliates. Wright, however, has since rescinded her request and issued an apology to WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance.
In a letter sent to Diva-Dirt.com, WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance, Wright says she changed her tune on the matter after further research and receiving intelligent feedback from some of the wrestling organization's loyal fans.
Wright wrote, "After careful consideration and research on my part, plus some intelligent feedback from some of the loyal fans of WWE, I realize that perhaps I reacted too harshly and without enough information. I have been reminded that the important issue is the prevention of bullying and the protection and support of those that have been victimized by it. Ultimately, my own actions, intended or no, have had a negative impact."
She continues, "I hereby offer an apology to the Be a STAR foundation and the WWE. I also wish to rescind my request that my organization be removed from the Be a STAR Alliance website. There are often many ways to reach a goal; the important thing is that we support each other on our journey."
She adds that her initial letter was never intended to be made public and that it was never her intention to disparage the Be a STAR Alliance, WWE, their wrestlers and many fans
MORRISON TALKS MELINA, SMACKDOWN! HOUSE SHOW CHANGE
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- The London Free Press interviewed John Morrison, who was promoting WWE events in Canada. He spoke about many of his fellow superstars (including Triple H, whom he labels "ambitious but unproven"), and mentioned the release of Melina by saying, "The idea of having more freedom to choose when and where to work is liberating for her."
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8 was supposed to take place at the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. It has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas.
-- The London Free Press interviewed John Morrison, who was promoting WWE events in Canada. He spoke about many of his fellow superstars (including Triple H, whom he labels "ambitious but unproven"), and mentioned the release of Melina by saying, "The idea of having more freedom to choose when and where to work is liberating for her."
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8 was supposed to take place at the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. It has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas.
MICK FOLEY'S COMEDY SHOW
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
The following press release was sent out today:
Wrestling's Hardcore Legend MICK FOLEY makes a special announcement about his upcoming stand-up comedy benefit show.
Long Island, NY, August 18th, 2011 – Be a part of a special event in Bellmore, NY at Governor's Comedy @ The Brokerage when wrestling's Hardcore Legend Mick Foley takes the stage to perform his stand-up comedy act to raise money for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
Mick, along with several other comedians from the New York area, will take the stage and perform a fun-filled evening of comedy for a great charity on Wednesday, August 24th at 8pm, doors open at 6:30pm!
You can check out the fan cam video of the announcement shot by filmmaker Steve Strangio at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuBX2sqWqY
Also check out a special behind-the-scenes interview shot on that very same night where Mick talks to Steve Strangio about his stand-up comedy act and plans for future shows. Check it out at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisZVTxBMgE
The following press release was sent out today:
Wrestling's Hardcore Legend MICK FOLEY makes a special announcement about his upcoming stand-up comedy benefit show.
Long Island, NY, August 18th, 2011 – Be a part of a special event in Bellmore, NY at Governor's Comedy @ The Brokerage when wrestling's Hardcore Legend Mick Foley takes the stage to perform his stand-up comedy act to raise money for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
Mick, along with several other comedians from the New York area, will take the stage and perform a fun-filled evening of comedy for a great charity on Wednesday, August 24th at 8pm, doors open at 6:30pm!
You can check out the fan cam video of the announcement shot by filmmaker Steve Strangio at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuBX2sqWqY
Also check out a special behind-the-scenes interview shot on that very same night where Mick talks to Steve Strangio about his stand-up comedy act and plans for future shows. Check it out at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisZVTxBMgE
WWE EUROPEAN TOUR, AT&T/WWE DISPUTE, WHY SMACKDOWN! SHOW WAS CANCELED, MORE NEWS
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- The Miz is in Europe this weekend doing some promotional appearances for the company.
-- AT&T UVerse has done a long-overdue update of their WWE Classics on Demand content to include all the content they didn't receive in the past few weeks.
-- The Sunday SmackDown! house show was cancelled due to logistical problems in getting the Smackdown crew from Tacoma, Washington to Kamloops in Canada.
-- The Bellas have a blog that you can check out at http://nicoleandbrianna.com/
-- Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Lynchburg Hillcats game in Lynchberg, Virginia tonight.
-- The Miz is in Europe this weekend doing some promotional appearances for the company.
-- AT&T UVerse has done a long-overdue update of their WWE Classics on Demand content to include all the content they didn't receive in the past few weeks.
-- The Sunday SmackDown! house show was cancelled due to logistical problems in getting the Smackdown crew from Tacoma, Washington to Kamloops in Canada.
-- The Bellas have a blog that you can check out at http://nicoleandbrianna.com/
-- Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Lynchburg Hillcats game in Lynchberg, Virginia tonight.
WWE EXECUTIVE LEAVES
POSTED BY: ROBERT WODWARD JR.
WWE Executive Vice President of Digital Media is no longer employed with the company.
Kalinowski had been working in WWE since 2007. No reason is currently known for his departure.
Source: Pwinsider
WWE Executive Vice President of Digital Media is no longer employed with the company.
Kalinowski had been working in WWE since 2007. No reason is currently known for his departure.
Source: Pwinsider
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