Raw Superstar Asks for Release

[Goulet]

Tyson Tomko is gone from World Wrestling Entertainment. According to several sources, Tomko had been told by WWE creative that he and Gene Snitsky would be put together and given a push after Wrestlemania 22.

At last night's Raw taping in Chicago, Snitsky was paired as a tag team with Goldust, which will be a regular undercard tandem. Upon realizing that he was not going to get his promised push, Tomko immediately approached WWE management, informed them of his unhappiness over the situation and then requested a release. I was told this morning the request had been granted, so Tomko is done with the company.

Tomko's biggest push during his WWE run was during the time period he was seconding Christian Cage as Christian's "Problem Solver."

Problem Solver in TNA?

[Eunos]

Ah well.. No Major Loss their.

[Xero]

WWE would complain so he'll probably be called "The Eraser", to take a shot at Test. :shifty:

[Pepsi Man]

Jesus Christ. These guys want everything handed to them the second they walk in the door these days. Tomko has only been appearing on air for about two years.

[Kane Knight]

LOL. They're dumb enough to sign him too.

[Xero]

Jesus Christ. These guys want everything handed to them the second they walk in the door these days. Tomko has only been appearing on air for about two years.
He has? After Christian and after his tag team with Snitsky I believe he basically fell off the face of WWE TV.

And no, I don't, nor did I consider Heat/Velocity "WWE TV".

[Anybody Thrilla]

Tomko was busting up nobodies on Heat for a few months, and Rene Dupree was saying something about wanting to form a tag team with him, but I guess that whole idea got tossed in the bin with "who was driving the Hummer?".

[Pepsi Man]

He has? After Christian and after his tag team with Snitsky I believe he basically fell off the face of WWE TV.

And no, I don't, nor did I consider Heat/Velocity "WWE TV".
Basically, I'm saying that's all he's been in the "big time" for. Wait a few more years before you whine, please.

[Jaton]

It's hard for them not to expect something big after a few years when you see guys coming in and getting huge pushes immediately.

[Pepsi Man]

It's hard for them not to expect something big after a few years when you see guys coming in and getting huge pushes immediately.
Tomko got a decent push to get him started.

It's ridiculous. Booker T, Triple H, Benoit, Jericho, Taker, Kane, Show, Batista (though it's not really realized), JBL, and even Rey Mysterio put years into the business before they made it to the top. What if any of them decided that if they weren't pushed to the moon after two years, that was it?

[Kane Knight]

It's hard for them not to expect something big after a few years when you see guys coming in and getting huge pushes immediately.

I have to agree. People get signed and pushed to the moon, they get TV time and some thought put into them, and that sets a precedent.

Now I'm not gonna pull any of that "paying your dues" crap, because I really don't buy it. But when you see other newbies running up the ladder, you have to get pissed that you're not as well. Especially when they push so many green and dangerous "superstars."

[Kane Knight]

Tomko got a decent push to get him started.

It's ridiculous. Booker T, Triple H, Benoit, Jericho, Taker, Kane, Show, Batista (though it's not really realized), JBL, and even Rey Mysterio put years into the business before they made it to the top. What if any of them decided that if they weren't pushed to the moon after two years, that was it?

Dude, it's not like he's pitching a fit because he hasn't held every title yet...

[Anybody Thrilla]

I have to agree. People get signed and pushed to the moon, they get TV time and some thought put into them, and that sets a precedent.

Now I'm not gonna pull any of that "paying your dues" crap, because I really don't buy it. But when you see other newbies running up the ladder, you have to get pissed that you're not as well. Especially when they push so many green and dangerous "superstars."

http://lovely.bz/matyrules/masters_800.jpg

[The One]

Tomko got a decent push to get him started.

It's ridiculous. Booker T, Triple H, Benoit, Jericho, Taker, Kane, Show, Batista (though it's not really realized), JBL, and even Rey Mysterio put years into the business before they made it to the top. What if any of them decided that if they weren't pushed to the moon after two years, that was it?

...You had a point with some of those guys, but Big Show won the WCW World Heavyweight Title in his first professional wrestling match ever. Batista has only been in the business 2 years longer then Tomko.

Tyson Tomko got into pro wrestling in 1999. He wrestled on the Florida Indie circut before getting signed to a development deal and sent to OVW in 2002. He was then brought up on RAW in 2003. That's three years on the indie scene and 3 years on RAW, and what does he have to show for it? Nothing. He was Christian/Trish Stratus' bitch for a while. That's his career highlight. Now Tomko is a good talent. You wouldn't know it but he is above average on the mic, he is one of the better big men I have ever seen. He has talent and skill and above all he has a potential for a great future. And hell yeah, I would be pissed too to be told that they were going to push me in a tag team with someone who then gets thrown in a random bullshit other team just because the talentless Rhodes needs someone to tag with, and oh yeah he happens to be one of the writer's son. Tomko was supposed to continue with the Problem Solver, WWE droped the ball, WWE then did nothing with him, again dropping the ball, then he was supposed to be in a tag team with Snitsky (we all agree that could have helped the division more then seeing Goldust and Snitsky together) and once again WWE drops the ball.

He wants to walk? I say good for him. He wasn't earning a shit load. According to the posted 2005 Wrestler Salaries (if you believe those are correct) he earned $127,000. That's not a whole lot. He could go on the indie scene, build up a rep, or maybe just show up in TNA, work only 3 nights a month, and then go make use of his college degree in a real job.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Q: What's the difference between Tyson Tomko and Christopher Daniels?

A: http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/tysontomko/photos/tomko_pre.jpg

Absolutely nothing.

[Pepsi Man]

...You had a point with some of those guys, but Big Show won the WCW World Heavyweight Title in his first professional wrestling match ever. Batista has only been in the business 2 years longer then Tomko.

Tyson Tomko got into pro wrestling in 1999. He wrestled on the Florida Indie circut before getting signed to a development deal and sent to OVW in 2002. He was then brought up on RAW in 2003. That's three years on the indie scene and 3 years on RAW, and what does he have to show for it? Nothing. He was Christian/Trish Stratus' bitch for a while. That's his career highlight. Now Tomko is a good talent. You wouldn't know it but he is above average on the mic, he is one of the better big men I have ever seen. He has talent and skill and above all he has a potential for a great future. And hell yeah, I would be pissed too to be told that they were going to push me in a tag team with someone who then gets thrown in a random bullshit other team just because the talentless Rhodes needs someone to tag with, and oh yeah he happens to be one of the writer's son. Tomko was supposed to continue with the Problem Solver, WWE droped the ball, WWE then did nothing with him, again dropping the ball, then he was supposed to be in a tag team with Snitsky (we all agree that could have helped the division more then seeing Goldust and Snitsky together) and once again WWE drops the ball.

He wants to walk? I say good for him. He wasn't earning a shit load. According to the posted 2005 Wrestler Salaries (if you believe those are correct) he earned $127,000. That's not a whole lot. He could go on the indie scene, build up a rep, or maybe just show up in TNA, work only 3 nights a month, and then go make use of his college degree in a real job.
Meh, Brian Kendrick asked for his release for the exact same reason. Where is he now?

[The One]

Kendrick asked for his release because he wanted to go on tour in Japan...he has said that his time over there was the best part of his career. He then came back and had a nice stay in RoH before being offered another contract by WWE...he earned more money in Japan, had a better time, and while it was only a temporary thing, bettered his career for it. Instead of being Spanky he is now known as Brian Kendrick and is in a very interesting Tag Team with Paul London...seems to have worked out better for him in the long run. Again, bad example.

[redoneja]

from wwe.com


WWE.com: Is it true that you requested your release from WWE to go work in Japan?
Tyson Tomko: That’s correct.
WWE.com: What prompted that decision?
Tomko: It was a mutual agreement between me and WWE. I talked to WWE officials and there’s not anything going on with me right now. So, rather than sit around, I’m taking matters into my own hands. I’m going to go over to Japan. I’ve always admired the style there — the brutality. I’m a big fan of Bruiser Brody. And I just want to go over there and experience that. And while there’s a lull in my career here at WWE, I decided to take the opportunity to go over to Japan and hone my skills.

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WWE.com: Do you feel you were underutilized or improperly used in WWE?

Tomko: I think it’s easy to say that “I was underutilized,” but I think what would be more politically correct to say is that you underutilized yourself. I think I can and will be a bigger asset to this company.
WWE.com: What kind of opportunity would you need in WWE to show that you can be a bigger asset?
Tomko: I don’t think it was anything I was doing. The bottom line is that people sit by sometimes — and I’ve seen it happen to a handful of guys — where they just sit around and don’t do anything about their career. But I know I can be a top-caliber athlete for this company. I just think that rather than sit around and wait for the opportunity, I’m going to take it. Instead of waiting around for a handout, I’m going to go make my opportunity. Then, I’m going to come back and there’s going to be no question as to my ability at that point.
WWE.com: Do you have any plans finalized for wrestling with a particular promotion in Japan?
Tomko: There’s nothing completely finalized. I have been in talks as recently as this morning, and there had been e-mail communication. So, I can’t go on record as of this point, but I’m definitely — with 100 percent certainty — going to be appearing in Japan within the next couple of months.
WWE.com: Looking back, how do you feel about your time in WWE?
Tomko: Very positive. I think I’ve gone out on a good note and everything I’ve done here had been a testament to my abilities. I think that if I went any further without doing what I’m doing, then it could have jeopardized my stature, if you will. So, I’m going to take a step backward and go five steps forward.
WWE.com: So, you feel you’re leaving WWE on good terms where you might return in the future?
Tomko: Absolutely. I shook hands with Vince McMahon yesterday afternoon as I was leaving, and I believe the exact saying was: “The door is wide open.”
WWE.com: So it doesn’t sound like there are any hard feelings.
Tomko: None whatsoever. The company as a whole was fantastic to me. I’m not bitter in any way. This is just something that I wanted to do, and I’m just fortunate that there was a lull in what I was doing where I was able to go to Japan while not taking away from what WWE was doing with me. I came from being a bodyguard for a rock band, so I never got the opportunity to go work in areas like Japan or the independents or anything like that. And I want to experience that. So, while there was an opportunity, I decided to do this thing. I’ll come back, and when I come back I’ll be bigger than ever.
WWE.com: What were your favorite moments during your time in WWE?
Tomko: I have a few favorites. I had an opportunity to wrestle with Chris Benoit (http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/chrisbenoit/) a few times. I also wrestled with Hulk Hogan (http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/hulkhogan/) in a six-man tag-team match with Christian and Chris Jericho as my partners and John Cena (http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/johncena/), HBK and Hulk Hogan as my opponents. That’s a match that I was really fortunate to be a part of. Also, I got the opportunity to face Ric Flair (http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/ricflair/). Those are all points in my career where I would have never thought those opportunities would present themselves, and they did. I’m very fortunate and grateful for that.
WWE.com: There are going to be a lot of WWE Superstars who will read this on WWE.com today. Do you have any message for anyone you didn’t get a chance to speak to one-on-one before your departure?
Tomko: I just want to say to everybody I had an opportunity to work with in WWE, if I didn’t personally thank them, I’d like to thank them now. In times to come, we will definitely have a future meeting — and hopefully I’ll be on the good end of it. Because when and if I do come back to this company, any Superstar in my way, I’m going to take him out.


:y:

[Pepsi Man]

Kendrick asked for his release because he wanted to go on tour in Japan...he has said that his time over there was the best part of his career. He then came back and had a nice stay in RoH before being offered another contract by WWE...he earned more money in Japan, had a better time, and while it was only a temporary thing, bettered his career for it. Instead of being Spanky he is now known as Brian Kendrick and is in a very interesting Tag Team with Paul London...seems to have worked out better for him in the long run. Again, bad example.
Erm, dude's on Velocity and many casuals STILL don't realize he's back.

[Kane Knight]

Erm, dude's on Velocity and many casuals STILL don't realize he's back.

Do you not get Smackdown or something? He's been on there, more than once, for legit matches. :|

[tucsonspeed6]

The highlight of Tomko's career:

Christian: "Give me a beat"
Tomko: "No."

[Pepsi Man]

Do you not get Smackdown or something? He's been on there, more than once, for legit matches. :|
Not on any sort of regular basis. He and/or London will show up, do a job, and they'll move on with the show.

[Savio]

Tomko was busting up nobodies on Heat for a few months, and Rene Dupree was saying something about wanting to form a tag team with him, but I guess that whole idea got tossed in the bin with "who was driving the Hummer?".Rene got sick or injured.

[Anybody Thrilla]

The highlight of Tomko's career:

Christian: "Give me a beat"
Tomko: "No."

But what a great highlight that is, though.

[Kane Knight]

Not on any sort of regular basis. He and/or London will show up, do a job, and they'll move on with the show.

And yet, they're on more than Velocity, and your claims lack foundation.

[Pepsi Man]

And yet, they're on more than Velocity, and your claims lack foundation.
Primarily, they're on Velocity. I never said, "Without a single SmackDown! appearance."

Nice try.

[Corkscrewed]

Good interview. Sounds honest and positive without sucking up.

[Kane Knight]

Primarily, they're on Velocity. I never said, "Without a single SmackDown! appearance."

Nice try.

You still said that they're on Velocity, and tried to link it to people not knowing he's back. Your answer lacks foundation, even though you have tried to lawyer your way out of it. You can "technically, blah blah blah" all you want, but it doesn't change the lack of foundation to your statements.

[Kane Knight]

In other words, "Nice Try."

[Blitz]

Q: What's the difference between Tyson Tomko and Christopher Daniel?

Talent?

[Kane Knight]

Talent?

Daniels would give Christian a beat.

[Pepsi Man]

You still said that they're on Velocity, and tried to link it to people not knowing he's back. Your answer lacks foundation, even though you have tried to lawyer your way out of it. You can "technically, blah blah blah" all you want, but it doesn't change the lack of foundation to your statements.
No, that's the problem. You're trying to "technically" me around here and play the lawyer. Realistically, a lot of casuals that had heard of him before (due to his work in 2003, primarily) probably DON'T realize he's back. BUT, "technically", he's been on SmackDown! a time or two.

What's the last memorable thing Kendrick's done?

[Mr. Nerfect]

That interview on WWE.com sheds an entirely new light on this. Tomko's going to go over to Japan and improve until the WWE are forced to take note of his abilities and use him in a more prominent role. You can't fault the guy for being ambitious.

I like Tomko, he is above average in the ring, and he's a fine talker. The guy was a seven-time OVW Southern Tag Team Champion, so he must have done something to impress Jim Cornette. Tomko's something like 29 or 30 now, so he's still got a future ahead of him. It's good to see him want to use his early years to improve and come back with a lot more going for him.

[Kane Knight]

No, that's the problem. You're trying to "technically" me around here and play the lawyer. Realistically, a lot of casuals that had heard of him before (due to his work in 2003, primarily) probably DON'T realize he's back. BUT, "technically", he's been on SmackDown! a time or two.

What's the last memorable thing Kendrick's done?

Realistically, you're running on technicalities and assumptions. And trying to accuse me of playing the lawyer.

:lol:

[Pepsi Man]

Realistically, you're running on technicalities and assumptions. And trying to accuse me of playing the lawyer.

:lol:
Realistically, I'm not the one that's said "but, but, but he was on SmackDown! one time. NO FOUNDATION!"

You still haven't answered me. What's the last thing you remember Kendrick for?

[Pinnacle Charisma]

Q: What's the difference between Tyson Tomko and Christopher Daniels?

A: http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/tysontomko/photos/tomko_pre.jpg

Absolutely nothing.



Daniels actually has talent.

[Hired Hitman]

I'll miss his wicked Tattoos and Evil looking goatee.

[Kane Knight]

Realistically, I'm not the one that's said "but, but, but he was on SmackDown! one time. NO FOUNDATION!"

You still haven't answered me. What's the last thing you remember Kendrick for?
Except you lack a foundation.

Note, I didn't even say you were WRONG, I said your argument lacked foundation.

And you tried to hide behind "well technically, I NEVER SAID THEY WERE ONLY ON VELOCITY! RULES LAWYER!!!!!!!11111"

[Pepsi Man]

Except you lack a foundation.

Note, I didn't even say you were WRONG, I said your argument lacked foundation.

And you tried to hide behind "well technically, I NEVER SAID THEY WERE ONLY ON VELOCITY! RULES LAWYER!!!!!!!11111"
They PRIMARILY ARE ON VELOCITY. I'm telling you, you have some sick obsession with proving people "wrong", and while people could say the same for me, you take it to an all-new level. Politicing and going on technicalities, then accusing me of being the one to play that game? Wow.

[V]

lol remember when he first did his finishing kick and then fell backwards

[CSL]

Q: What's the difference between Tyson Tomko and Christopher Daniels?

A: http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/tysontomko/photos/tomko_pre.jpg


<font color=white>'Bout 3 feet and 200 pounds</font>

[thecc]

What's the last memorable thing Kendrick's done?*spoiler*


Kendrick and London are fueding with MNM for the tag titles

[V]

What's the last memorable thing Kendrick's done?
http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/1892/hehehhehe032mz.gif

[Kane Knight]

They PRIMARILY ARE ON VELOCITY. I'm telling you, you have some sick obsession with proving people "wrong", and while people could say the same for me, you take it to an all-new level. Politicing and going on technicalities, then accusing me of being the one to play that game? Wow.

LOL You were the one who returned with "WELL, they were PRIMARILY on velocity...:'(:'(:'(:'(: "

That's pretty much you nitpicking, not I. Take some accountability.

[Kane Knight]

*spoiler*


Kendrick and London are fueding with MNM for the tag titles

Also, they put on a couple of really hot matches prior to the feuds starting. With MNM.

[Pepsi Man]

LOL You were the one who returned with "WELL, they were PRIMARILY on velocity...:'(:'(:'(:'(: "

That's pretty much you nitpicking, not I. Take some accountability.
That's not nitpicking. At best, it's clarifying.

[Loose Cannon]

hott feud. Big time players. We need this in here at times.

[Kane Knight]

That's not nitpicking. At best, it's clarifying.

Calrifying a technicality that does't really change the notion that you're making a rather unfounded statement, since they have had national airtime.

[The One]

Pepsi Man...regardless of the recent past, you asked where is he now, and is currently part of the Tag Team which is fueding with the best Tag Team WWE currently has...MNM.

Oh and by the way, in the 13 episodes of SmackDown thus far already aired in 2006...Brian Kendrick has had a match on 5 of those episodes...more then current SmackDown Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms. Before you point out that Gregory hasn't been a part of the SmackDown roster all year, and he has been injured recently...the point still stands, he has been on television more then Gregory Helms has, and yet even the most casual fan knows that Helms is the Cruiser Champ, so it would stand to reason that even the most casual fan would know Kendrick is a part of the roster; now you could make the argument that most casual fans don't know Kendrick was Spanky...but really how would his history as Spanky really help him. My original point was that Kendrick has a better career now, after having walked out of his original WWE contract to go to Japan for a bit then he did being Spanky...he is currently fueding with the Tag Team Champions and it stands to reason to assume he will one day hold the straps with London (as their tag team is quite popular)...as Spanky he was going to be nothing more then a Cruiser Jobber, now he has a chance to be a Champ...

So please, make an argument that his choice was a death sentence and therefore Tyson Tomko's choice to go to Japan is one as well. Becuase as it stands right now, I don't see any reason to make that conclusion.

[Kane Knight]

He said PRIMARILY on Velocity. GOD, you idiot. Why don't you fucking get it!

[Pepsi Man]

Pepsi Man...regardless of the recent past, you asked where is he now, and is currently part of the Tag Team which is fueding with the best Tag Team WWE currently has...MNM.

Oh and by the way, in the 13 episodes of SmackDown thus far already aired in 2006...Brian Kendrick has had a match on 5 of those episodes...more then current SmackDown Cruiserweight Champion Gregory Helms. Before you point out that Gregory hasn't been a part of the SmackDown roster all year, and he has been injured recently...the point still stands, he has been on television more then Gregory Helms has, and yet even the most casual fan knows that Helms is the Cruiser Champ, so it would stand to reason that even the most casual fan would know Kendrick is a part of the roster; now you could make the argument that most casual fans don't know Kendrick was Spanky...but really how would his history as Spanky really help him. My original point was that Kendrick has a better career now, after having walked out of his original WWE contract to go to Japan for a bit then he did being Spanky...he is currently fueding with the Tag Team Champions and it stands to reason to assume he will one day hold the straps with London (as their tag team is quite popular)...as Spanky he was going to be nothing more then a Cruiser Jobber, now he has a chance to be a Champ...

So please, make an argument that his choice was a death sentence and therefore Tyson Tomko's choice to go to Japan is one as well. Becuase as it stands right now, I don't see any reason to make that conclusion.
I totally didn't know about the MNM feud. I had heard rumors they were going to go there, but didn't know it was actually happening. Granted, I don't keep up with house shows or read spoilers.

I still don't see where Kendrick has such a better career now. At best, he'll win the Tag Team Title, something London did shortly after Kendrick was released. And, if my memory serves me correctly, prior to Kendrick's WWE departure, he and London were tag team partners.

I never said it was a death sentence, I just don't see where it advanced him...at all. Having read Tomko's interview, where he goes on to talk about working in Japan and all is a bit different from the initial report. I still don't see where it's a foregone conclusion that if he were to come back to the WWE in a year or two or three that he'd be any better off.

[The One]

My original point...Tomko's choice to leave WWE instead of being a jobber working on Heat had my support...

Your original post...

Meh, Brian Kendrick asked for his release for the exact same reason. Where is he now?

My come back, Kendrick is feuding with the Tag Team Champions and is getting over...where as when he left he was a Cruiserweight Jobber (the lowest worker in WWE).

Your response...

I never said it was a death sentence, I just don't see where it advanced him...at all. Having read Tomko's interview, where he goes on to talk about working in Japan and all is a bit different from the initial report. I still don't see where it's a foregone conclusion that if he were to come back to the WWE in a year or two or three that he'd be any better off.

My final thought...He is in a note worthy fued, is in line to become a Champion...my conclusion, he is doing better now, then he was then.

I win.

[Corkscrewed]

lol remember when he first did his finishing kick and then fell backwards
That was Nathan Jones. :shifty:

[Pepsi Man]

My original point...Tomko's choice to leave WWE instead of being a jobber working on Heat had my support...

Your original post...



My come back, Kendrick is feuding with the Tag Team Champions and is getting over...where as when he left he was a Cruiserweight Jobber (the lowest worker in WWE).

Your response...



My final thought...He is in a note worthy fued, is in line to become a Champion...my conclusion, he is doing better now, then he was then.

I win.
Let me use this post to say :lol: @ "I win." Yeah, let me just use that for now.