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Nightwing
03-29-2011, 01:16 PM
WWE RELEASES TOP BACKSTAGE NAME
http://pwinsider.com/article/56522/wwe-releases-top-backstage-name.html?p=1

By Mike Johnson (mike@pwinsider.com) on 2011-03-29 12:45:38
World Wrestling Entertainment released their top Producer/Agent Dave Finlay yesterday, PWInsider.com has confirmed.

The story making the rounds is that The Miz was booked to come out and interrupt the national anthem during a house show in Champaign, IL over the weekend in order to cut a promo that would set up himself vs. Randy Orton to open the card. There were a number of representatives for the National Guard, who are a HUGE partner and sponsor for WWE, in attendance. Obviously, they were not pleased with the anthem being used to get heel heat.

When word made it's way back to WWE management, the decision was made to release Finlay, who as the top Producer of the show, "had to fall on the sword", as it was described to me.

There were a lot of shocked people within the company today as word began to make the rounds among the wrestlers and staff. Finlay was well liked and more than a few people I spoke to hoped that it was a situation where he was let go only to be brought back down the line.
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Yeah, kinda shitty it went down that way, but Im sure he'll get his job back.

glanville6
03-29-2011, 01:19 PM
thats too bad. not like theyve never done stuff like this before. and it wasnt even on tv

Jordan
03-29-2011, 01:20 PM
Is the National Guard a WWE sponsor?

Jordan
03-29-2011, 01:21 PM
Even so, going so far as firing somebody is a little retarded, reminds of when Daniel Bryan was first released. I bet Daniel Bryan wins at Wrestlemania BTW.

dronepool
03-29-2011, 01:26 PM
I don't care for Finlay but my thoughts are

"Aw poor babies, they couldn't the handle anthem being used to get heel heat in a wrestling show?"

lol

Ermaximus
03-29-2011, 01:29 PM
Time to update the Pink Slip Pool.

Vastardikai
03-29-2011, 01:34 PM
Two Things.

1. Finlay wouldn't get "Released" in this regard. As an agent, isn't he actually an employee. He would have been fired, not "released."

2. How much money is the National Guard (aka the GOVERNMENT) paying the WWE for this sponsorship? Could that money be better spent elsewhere?

What Would Kevin Do?
03-29-2011, 01:34 PM
So wait, they're angry because he came up with a brilliant way to get the Miz more heat? Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't they want people booing the heels? Jesus Christ. It's not like he took a shit on the American flag.

Jordan
03-29-2011, 01:39 PM
I just read this...


According to sources the current story WWE is running on the release of Dave Finlay is an out and out lie. Apparently "something" has happened backstage with Finlay, and Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie. More on this as she develops.

Source: TheWSources.tv

Nightwing
03-29-2011, 01:41 PM
Hornswoggle is gonna have a lil brother or sister. :love:

The Jayman
03-29-2011, 01:41 PM
lol @ More on this as she develops

Savio
03-29-2011, 01:46 PM
Is Finlay going to be the new Macho Man?

LuigiD
03-29-2011, 01:48 PM
Sounds like Finlay pulled a Macho Man.

BizarroKing
03-29-2011, 02:42 PM
According to sources the current story WWE is running on the release of Dave Finlay is an out and out lie. Apparently "something" has happened backstage with Finlay, and Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie. More on this as she develops.

?

Jordan
03-29-2011, 02:54 PM
lol

Emperor Smeat
03-29-2011, 02:59 PM
Maybe Finlay wanted to show her his brand new shillelagh he recently bought and she thought it was something else and got offended.

Savio
03-29-2011, 03:15 PM
Never heard of "TheWSources.tv" before though

BigDaddyCool
03-29-2011, 03:24 PM
This just in, TNA signs Finlay and immediately jobs Soma Joe, AJ Styles, Abyss and Beer Money to him in a 2 minute match.

MoFo
03-29-2011, 03:28 PM
hahaha Steph got SAVAGED

VSG
03-29-2011, 03:40 PM
lol at the new development.

Rollermacka
03-29-2011, 04:17 PM
This just in, TNA signs Finlay and wins the TNA world title in a leprechaun on a pole match.

:shifty:

The Naitch
03-29-2011, 04:27 PM
OOOOOOO YEEEEAAAH

Hanso Amore
03-29-2011, 05:21 PM
We are in 2 wars, and people are sensative to that shit. If you dont get why they fired him , you are naive. This is the type of shit that leads to bad PR. Tons of people would be pissed.

And I am sure the National Guard wasnt too happy to be brought in for a ceremony only to have it turned into a fucking house show angle.

Aguakate
03-29-2011, 05:28 PM
I'm guessing that if what happens on this video at 2:08 happened today, WWE would get shut down or something, then:

<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9f_q-9NEh0k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

PS: I never knew Kurt Angle used The Patriot's theme LOL

Rammsteinmad
03-29-2011, 05:41 PM
Lol the anthem kept playing while he was getting beat up.

Aguakate
03-29-2011, 05:43 PM
Lol the anthem kept playing while he was getting beat up.

LOL yes

KaosDarksol
03-29-2011, 09:05 PM
Could anybody not help to chant you suck when the patriot came out?

Nicky Fives
03-29-2011, 09:53 PM
Could anybody not help to chant you suck when the patriot came out?

"you suck, WHAT""you suck, WHAT""you suck, WHAT"

that was a good chance as well.....

DLVH84
03-29-2011, 09:53 PM
Sucks that Fit Finlay is gone.

ron the dial
03-29-2011, 10:01 PM
sucks what?

Aguakate
03-29-2011, 10:09 PM
sucks what?

...You see, because fans nowadays overuse the "What?" chants that Stone Cold Steve Austin once started, so they would insert them in with the "You suck!" chants...

Jura
03-29-2011, 10:42 PM
<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/loIYBd1k3kU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

KayfabeMan
03-29-2011, 10:55 PM
Finlay, new TNA Champion.

KIRA
03-30-2011, 12:33 AM
LOL yes


:rofl: that is the greatest thing ive seen this year!

Aguakate
03-30-2011, 12:39 AM
:rofl: that is the greatest thing ive seen this year!

LOL and once the anthem was over, the people cheered as they normally would, neverminding the fact that The Patriot was getting beat up.

Lock Jaw
03-30-2011, 12:47 AM
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69383_125652970822036_124004794320187_152077_3844505_n.jpg

With his time off, Finlay can now hunt the deadliest game of all.... MAN.

Aguakate
03-30-2011, 12:49 AM
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69383_125652970822036_124004794320187_152077_3844505_n.jpg

With his time off, Finlay can now hunt the deadliest game of all.... MAN.

Looks like Eddie Guerrero circa 1995.

Vastardikai
03-30-2011, 01:34 AM
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/69383_125652970822036_124004794320187_152077_3844505_n.jpg

Horse: The things I've seen... cannot be unseen.

erickman
03-30-2011, 11:24 AM
well if he was a booker and worked mostly with the divas, he can book for tna an work with the knock outs. you all bitch about tna's writing maby fit can do better.

Xero
03-31-2011, 10:37 AM
He's going back to the Indies for a few months then main eventing SummerSlam. Just you watch.

Theo Dious
03-31-2011, 10:42 AM
Apparently the word now is that Finlay was fired for bullying Hornswoggle. :nono: