Long Time, No Post ... Oh, and HUGE News
Last night's PPV stunk, and this blog's suffering as a result of our apathy towards ECW2k6 (although we've TRIED to be optimistic!). That being said, here's some huge news I just posted on www.pulsewrestling.com --
Mike Johnson of PWInsider broke the following story:
Johnson reports that his sources tell him Heyman and Vince had a meeting, Paul was then escorted out of the arena, and the ECW talent is meeting with management about the situation. WrestlingObserver.com's Dave Meltzer hasn't said anything more than reporting on the below post by WWE.com:
UPDATE: Dave Scherer at PWInsider, in verifying Johnson's above story, has stated that "The word going around from everyone I talked to is that this is not a storyline in any way and he is legitimately done with the company." According to Scherer, after a 2pm meeting today with Vince and Stephanie, Heyman was seen leaving the meeting as if nothing out of the ordinary took place, and went about packing up and leaving the building. This all supposedly came to a head because Vince was angry about how bad last night's PPV was, and blamed Heyman due to being "stuck in the past" with regards to the brand; Heyman was also reportedly upset with the way the show was booked, saying as much both before and after the show.
ANOTHER UPDATE: PWTorch.com's Wade Keller's saying that "This is not an angle. Heyman is already on a plane on his way home." Keller goes on to say that "Heyman had a meeting today that included Vince McMahon in which he apparently expressed disappointment with the product. The product that aired on PPV was different than that which was originally booked by Heyman and submitted to McMahon. There were last second changes in the show that frustrated Heyman."
Also, PWInsider is saying that tonight will be the end of Big Show's tenure with WWE. Of course plans can always change, but Show has been working hurt and it is unlikely he'll stick around after tonight's match (taped for Tuesday) with Bobby Lashley. No word yet on whether or not he'll come back after his contract is up to participate in the rumored Wrestlemania match with Hulk Hogan, but the language PWInsider uses is that Show is "expected to finish up his WWE commitments tonight," so time will tell.
Mike Johnson of PWInsider broke the following story:
Paul Heyman was sent home from today's Monday Night Raw/ECW taping in North Carolina following a meeting with Vince McMahon. We are still working on the story, but the word going around is that Heyman has been removed from the WWE's ECW creative team and looks to be entirely done with WWE at this point and time, although he's not (yet) been released from his contractual obligations.
Johnson reports that his sources tell him Heyman and Vince had a meeting, Paul was then escorted out of the arena, and the ECW talent is meeting with management about the situation. WrestlingObserver.com's Dave Meltzer hasn't said anything more than reporting on the below post by WWE.com:
Distraught by the results of December to Dismember, ECW Representative Paul Heyman appeared to be distant and depressed this afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum hours before an ECW live event.
This condition was further exasperated by Mr. McMahon, who decided to send Heyman home. The WWE Chairman cited slumping television ratings and a disgruntled talent roster as causes for Mr. Heyman’s dismissal.
Check back with ECW.com for updates on the status on Paul Heyman and ECW.
UPDATE: Dave Scherer at PWInsider, in verifying Johnson's above story, has stated that "The word going around from everyone I talked to is that this is not a storyline in any way and he is legitimately done with the company." According to Scherer, after a 2pm meeting today with Vince and Stephanie, Heyman was seen leaving the meeting as if nothing out of the ordinary took place, and went about packing up and leaving the building. This all supposedly came to a head because Vince was angry about how bad last night's PPV was, and blamed Heyman due to being "stuck in the past" with regards to the brand; Heyman was also reportedly upset with the way the show was booked, saying as much both before and after the show.
ANOTHER UPDATE: PWTorch.com's Wade Keller's saying that "This is not an angle. Heyman is already on a plane on his way home." Keller goes on to say that "Heyman had a meeting today that included Vince McMahon in which he apparently expressed disappointment with the product. The product that aired on PPV was different than that which was originally booked by Heyman and submitted to McMahon. There were last second changes in the show that frustrated Heyman."
Also, PWInsider is saying that tonight will be the end of Big Show's tenure with WWE. Of course plans can always change, but Show has been working hurt and it is unlikely he'll stick around after tonight's match (taped for Tuesday) with Bobby Lashley. No word yet on whether or not he'll come back after his contract is up to participate in the rumored Wrestlemania match with Hulk Hogan, but the language PWInsider uses is that Show is "expected to finish up his WWE commitments tonight," so time will tell.
posted by MM at 7:03 PM
0 comments
