https://wrestlingrumors.net/tommyhall/breaking-bray-wyatt-gone-wwe/

I want to hear more on this one, as I would be stunned if WWE just cut him loose.  There have been a lot of stories of Wyatt having issues since Brodie Lee’s death and I wonder if that played a role here.  It very well may not have, but I would love some more on this one.

https://wrestlingrumors.net/breaking-news-amore-released/

I can’t say I’m surprised after everything that happened yesterday.  This is different than your usual reasons for wanting to get rid of someone and you can’t blame WWE for getting rid of him.  Maybe he comes back if the allegations are proven false (as was the case with Jerry Lawler in the 90s) but otherwise, that’s it for Enzo on the big stage.  No word yet on what happens with the title.

http://www.wwe.com/article/adam-rose-released

We’ll go with “well duh” for this one.  It does note that Rose requested his own release and you can’t really blame him for that.

I’m not really even sure what to call this as it’s not so much a rant and there have been FAR more racist statements made by celebrities over the years.  However, it’s still a big story so here we go.

First of all, I don’t want this to turn into a big racism debate and I don’t want to see any comments in that area either.

As for what Hogan said, yeah it’s bad. I understand that it was said in private and that he didn’t know the cameras were on and that he would have never said it publicly, but the fact of the matter is that it’s out there and his intention, meaning or knowledge that it was being recorded do not matter. The statements are out there and Hogan has to live with the consequences.

At the end of the day, what Hogan meant by it doesn’t matter. If Hogan is a racist who hates black people (not saying he is), it doesn’t matter. What matters is that these things were heard and people have already made up their minds about what Hogan meant and said when he thought no one was listening. Every single one of us has said or done something stupid in our lives and lived with the consequences. Hogan is a bigger figure than we are and the consequences are therefore bigger and higher profile for him.

I more than understand why WWE let him go. Given how things are in America at the moment with all the issues in South Carolina and everywhere else, WWE can’t have this kind of thing go unpunished, especially when it’s someone who is really just there as a legend. The comments weren’t good and it’s the only move WWE could make.

So what does this mean for Hogan? Not much really. Time will pass, people will forget, and one day Hogan will be on Raw again for a big anniversary show. It happens to all kinds of celebrities who get caught saying far worse things than Hogan did and the same thing will happen to him. This isn’t the end of Hulkamania or whatever people will be calling it, as Hulkamania has been nostalgia for going on twenty years now. Hogan will be back, just like so many others who have done far worse things. His fans will forgive him and that’s really all there is to it.

In case you haven’t seen it, here’s Hogan’s official statement on the rant, as given to People.com.

“Eight years ago I used offensive language during a conversation. It was unacceptable for me to have used that offensive language; there is no excuse for it; and I apologize for having done it…” 

“This is not who I am. I believe very strongly that every person in the world is important and should not be treated differently based on race, gender, orientation, religious beliefs or otherwise…”

“I am disappointed with myself that I used language that is offensive and inconsistent with my own beliefs.”

He’s not on the alumni page yet but his profile is gone.  We might be on the verge of a big round of cuts.

According to WWE.com. This makes me feel better as it seemed like she really did just make a mistake. I mean, I have an issue believing she can’t afford $21 or whatever it was. I’m sure she’d rather have a stupid comedy bit about her instead of being unemployed.

This really shouldn’t surprise anyone, even though I found her explanation for what happened to make sense. If nothing else, it’s a way to cut another salary without looking heartless. She’ll get a job somewhere I’m sure.

This doesn’t surprise me.  She didn’t really do anything other than wear good looking outfits, but Christy Hemme does that just as well if not better.

I guess since Linda’s campaign is over we can start cutting people.  Trent is the first casualty and more are expected to come soon.  I’m torn on this as I’m a fan of the guy but I can never remember how to spell his last name.  I’ll keep you updated on any further releases I hear about.

http://www.wwe.com/inside/kelly-kelly-released-26055812

I can’t say I’m surprised at all.  She’s been on Raw what, once in six or seven months?  This doesn’t mean much and I’m sure there will be another good looking blonde replacing her soon.