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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 8, 2009 17:31:52 GMT -5
The following was just issued by WWE:
"World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Umaga as of today, June 8, 2009. WWE wishes Umaga the best in all future endeavors."
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"wow,im in shock, I didnt beleive it even when i though his guy was gona go far in the WWE,going to be a top heel but hes been cut,First Kennedy now Umaga,they are trimmin down their stars to say the least" WHO IS NEXT ??
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 8, 2009 18:05:46 GMT -5
Other developmental talents cut by WWE this week include Kafu (real name Victor Ceron) and Jon Cutler (who worked as "Prime Cut" Jon Cutler) reports PWInsider. Kafu was signed back in January 2008, while Cutler had been under a deal since 2008. Others developmental talent cut by WWE as previously reported includes Maverick Darsow and Lupe Santiago.
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Post by tealpoint5 on Jun 9, 2009 10:14:34 GMT -5
I thought Umaga would go far in WWE too; just another former WWE talent that could possibly be added to an IPW show sometime, perhaps  |
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 9, 2009 15:15:38 GMT -5
While details over Umaga's sudden WWE release yesterday still remain unknown, The Figure Four Weekly Newsletter reports that Umaga is claiming he quit the company.
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 9, 2009 16:48:53 GMT -5
To follow up on the surprising story from yesterday that Umaga had been released from his WWE contract, PWInsider.com reports that WWE sources say it was “a situation where he just had to be let go.” What that quote means is anyone’s guess because the sources didn‘t specify, but there have apparently been behavior-related issues with Umaga in the past.
Umaga is telling people he left under his own free will, and while that could be true, it seems unlikely as he just made his return and worked hard to come back.
There have been a lot of people in the company worried about losing their jobs as of late. Vince is said to be even more hyper or “insane” than usual and it’s a very tough time to be a member of the WWE staff. Vince is said to be more short-tempered than usual and is changing his mind on issues very frequently and frantically. Vince is usually much nicer to the wrestlers than the staff, possibly due to the fact most of them are physically bigger than him. Some sources feel that when Vince is mad at a wrestler for doing something, he doesn’t chew out the wrestler but rather takes it out on a staff member like an assistant or a TV announcer. Vince is famous for taking out his anger on Michael Cole and former WWE announcer Mick Foley, both of whom are described as very nice guys by their co-workers. This treatment is what apparently lead to Foley leaving WWE for TNA and becoming one of TNA’s top draws. Mick Foley, alongside Sting, helped set new TNA iMPACT viewership records leading into the company’s Lockdown 2009 PPV.
PWInsider.com reports that people in the company feel RAW is “boring” is right now, but since Vince is directing creative, nobody says anything. The feeling is that even if you suggest something minor that is logical and would improve the show, you could get chewed out by the boss for it.
On a side note, WWE management is back on a kick to prevent leaks to the internet. Finding moles within the company staff and creative team is back to a top priority.
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Post by bigfreaky on Jun 10, 2009 11:42:26 GMT -5
I thought Umaga would go far in WWE too; just another former WWE talent that could possibly be added to an IPW show sometime, perhaps I'm already viewed as an jerk so I might as well not even try to sugar coat this: Greg Carey stated last year that he lost nearly $20,000 over the years on IPW. Do you realize how much it would cost IPW to bring Umaga in? The General rule is between his fee and flight and hotel a talent like Umaga is will cost at least $1,000, and thats on the low end. Also it would do any good to bring in a name like that without promoting it. Which will cost more money. Also, lets be honest. Umaga is so big that he'll make the other IPW talent look small/ weaker in comparison. Especially if he won't put anyone over or even help make look good. That is something former Fed names have a rep for doing. Lets say it was Umaga vs. Osiris. If Umaga goes over clean in seven minutes while giving Osiris just enough offense to get by then the big O will look like a jabroni to the fans long after that one show is over. I know those words will raise the ire of some but be honest. Umaga had alot of money invested in him to make him be perceived as an unstoppable monster. To most new fans that show up the big O will just look like a big guy with a gut. Its not an insult Its just what I think will happen. Things like that have happen to many an Indy wrestler in the past. As a fan I hate looking at the good of an Indy over what I want but, you do realize that if they brought in Umaga and it bombed that could kill the company right? Besides the fact that as far as I know IPW doesn't bring in Top level names like Umaga. I'm curious, why would you even think that could happen? |
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Post by oldschool on Jun 10, 2009 13:00:35 GMT -5
Freaky, I'm going to have to agree with your comments here.
But it would be neat to see this guy in a local up-close ring sometime , here locally for the indy fans . I just can think of more better wrestlers to see then a Umaga at a IPW show .
But you just can't ever say never here in this business .
As for IPW , I do believe they don't have to bring in any big names from WWE to get over . They just have so many other places to get that talent into the shows for the people to see that can work a match more better then the big shots .
Plus , I would must better watch the young upcomers as they move up that ladder .
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Post by MD Smith on Jun 10, 2009 13:13:25 GMT -5
I too have to agree with Freaky on this (Never thought I would say that lol) but its true. Why would IPW bring in Umaga?? One the cost for him would be higher than Cheech and Chong back in the day lol. Two he wouldnt draw. How many fans go to a WWE show just to see Umaga? Three if he was let go for behavior issues I am sure IPW wouldnt want him in the locker room. I GUARANTEE his price tag just to come in not counting a plane ticket or hotel is at least $1500. Do you realize how many great Indy guys you could get for that? Guys that could work circles around him and draw a crowd and sell dvds.
Juggles I know you are young and want to see WWE guys but you have to look at the big picture.
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 10, 2009 19:02:10 GMT -5
Former WWE star Umaga, Eddie Fatu, is currently turning down offers to work independent events reports PWInsider. More on his departure from WWE is expected to be known soon.
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 10, 2009 19:33:51 GMT -5
-To follow up on the shocking release of Eddie Fatu (Umaga) this past Monday, the real reason he was let go is still not known, but there is still plenty of speculation abound. One WWE employee has been stated as saying "it was a situation where he just had to be let go." Fatu has reportedly been telling people that he voluntarily quit WWE, but many people within the company believe that is not the case. There is also the possibility that Fatu's release was a result of a Wellness Policy violation, which he has received before. If you recall, Fatu was, at one point, suspended for 30 days as the result of a Wellness Policy violation. We will have more information as soon as it becomes available
-The reason why Jerry "The King" Lawler was the only one commentating during the "injury" angle involving Batista was because it was a request made by Vince McMahon himself. Reports are that Vince wanted Lawler to be the one to call the angle because he trusted Lawler to put it over better than Michael Cole would have
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 12, 2009 12:05:31 GMT -5
As reported on WWE.com on Monday, June 8, 2009, WWE Superstar Umaga (Edward Fatu) has been released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract. However, consistent with the practice of announcing wellness policy violations, it should be noted that Umaga's termination was due to his second violation of the WWE Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility.
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Post by ghostwriter on Jun 12, 2009 12:25:57 GMT -5
World Wrestling Entertainment's announcement today saying Eddie Fatu (a/k/a Umaga) had been released from his contract for his second violation of the company's Wellness Program and his subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility is quite similar to a past termination the company made a few years ago.
After showing up late for several WWE events and demonstrating a deterioration in his in-ring performance, Jeff Hardy's last match during his prior stint in the company was on March 24, 2003. Hardy soon failed a drug test and after refusing to go into drug rehabilitation, he was subsequently fired from the company.
When Jeff Hardy re-signed with World Wrestling Entertainment in August 2006, WWE.com noted in their article regarding his return to the company that his demise during his prior stint was as a result of a "poisonous drug dependency."
"He was plagued by an addiction to pain killers and methamphetamine (crystal meth), a highly addictive stimulant," WWE.com wrote.
The WWE website later spoke with Hardy to get his thoughts on what led to his demise during his prior stint in the company. Talking honestly about his release from WWE in 2003, at the time, Jeff said he wasn't as focused on where he's been, but rather, where he's going.
"I didn't need [rehab]," Jeff told WWE.com adamantly. "When I was released from WWE, it wasn't just about demons or demonic metaphors that relate to drug use. I failed numerous drug tests because I just didn't care...didn't care to wrestle anymore. A sense of me believes that it might have just been a way out [of wrestling]," he added. "That's in the past, and that's forgotten about. I'm in a positive place now...and that's what motivates me."
Interestingly, the initial article regarding his return to the company was quickly altered to remove the references to his addiction for pain killers and crystal meth.
The original article read: "For this unique athlete, it has been a turbulent, arduous road back to WWE. In 2003, just as Hardy began to make his ascent to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment, he came crashing down as a result of a poisonous drug dependency. He was plagued by an addiction to pain killers and methamphetamine (crystal meth), a highly addictive stimulant."
It was later changed to: "For this unique athlete, it has been a turbulent, arduous road back to WWE. In 2003, just as Hardy began to make his ascent to the top of World Wrestling Entertainment, he came crashing down, reportedly because of a drug dependency. After showing up late for several WWE events and demonstrating a deterioration in his in-ring performance, Hardy’s last match in WWE was on March 24, 2003. In May of that year, after refusing to go into drug rehabilitation, Hardy was subsequently released from WWE."
In another possible similarity, it should be interesting to see whether Umaga winds up in TNA Wrestling like Hardy did following his drug-related termination from WWE. Umaga has history with the promotion as he made a few appearances for TNA in late 2003 following his initial release from WWE a few months prior.
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Post by bigfreaky on Jun 15, 2009 16:47:47 GMT -5
I too have to agree with Freaky on this (Never thought I would say that lol) but its true. Why would IPW bring in Umaga?? One the cost for him would be higher than Cheech and Chong back in the day lol. Two he wouldn't draw. How many fans go to a WWE show just to see Umaga? Three if he was let go for behavior issues I am sure IPW wouldn't want him in the locker room. I GUARANTEE his price tag just to come in not counting a plane ticket or hotel is at least $1500. Do you realize how many great Indy guys you could get for that? Guys that could work circles around him and draw a crowd and sell dvds. . Why did you think that you you would never agree with me? My opinions on wrestling are logical and well though out. Even Mr. Rush said that. Okay I'll bite how many indy guys that draw could you bring in for that price? & Who? |
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