Kendrick's done being squashed.

[mike adamle]

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/briankendrickreleased

[jimmy012345]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Brian Kendrick as of today, July 30, 2009. WWE wishes Brian the best in all future endeavors.

[Inadequacy]

Oh son of a bitch it's true too.

[Inadequacy]

Oh son of a bitch it's true too.

[The Jayman]

DAMMIT! I guess we'll see him on TNA

[TheHaunted]

:(

Kendrick is amazing!

[Triple Naitch]

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you your next TNA X-Division Champion.

[The Jayman]

He is what is going to bring the TNA X Division back to its glory

[NeanderCarl]

Somebody put Alienoid on suicide watch.

[Anybody Thrilla]

You drew me in and punctured my heart. Another adamle original.

[Inadequacy]

Finally, now he can go to TNA and be used properly.

But seriously, this sucks.

[Chavo Classic]

This makes me angry. Really angry.

[The Jayman]

Kendrick was like total nonstop action.....wait a minute....

[Chavo Classic]

This sucks so bad I'm posting about my UTTER ANGER in both of the related threads

[Inadequacy]

This is so devastating that it requires two threads to be angry in.

[Inadequacy]

This is so devastating that it requires two threads to be angry in.

See?

[Inadequacy]

Well now I just look silly.

[Cool King]

Gah! I'm so damn pissed off right now. :mad:

What a way to go though. Jobbing to Lawler of all people, then your last match, losing in less than 10 seconds. He had been treated like total crap this past year.

Looks like I'll need to change my signature now then.

[thedamndest]

He's a good talent, but I won't miss him in the WWE. It looked like he was going to get a good run with Zeke but we know how that panned out. Better to go to greener pastures.

[Gertner]

He has nobody to blame but himself if the pot rumours are true.

[Chavo Classic]

He has nobody to blame but himself if the pot rumours are true.

Indeed. He was given the ball and dropped it. He should have been enough of the business man to identify in the current climate, with the drug testing and PG rating high on the WWE's agenda, that his behavior was reckless.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>He was gonna get a push, until he got high...
Maybe a title run or two, until he got high...
Now he's been released, and WE KNOW WHY...yeahhhh</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>at least Kendrick's last moment in a WWE ring was participating in the "caking" of Triple H</font>

[Londoner]

Knew it was gonna happen. Sensed something was going wrong for him behind the scenes, looked good on the mic though. Vince just loves firing people, except HHH. He looooveeesss HHH,literally. Oh and cena ofcourse. That cunt of a chairman.

[Londoner]

Keep hornswoggle, fire kendrick, brilliant business!

[Londoner]

Meanwhile vince's mind is clouded with how he'll make cena beat orton at summerslam.

[USAUSA1]

He should go to AAA(where they trying to branch out more, Jack Evans and Teddy Hart been extremely successful) or if he want quick money just go to TNA.

[Chavo Classic]

I had high hopes for this thread. I was kidding myself when I was hoping to open it and see that maybe Kendrick destroyed Lawler and started a new feud.

We even had the awesome idea last week in another thread of Kendrick kayfabe running for mayor alongside Lawler. It had all the potential of a great angle Kendrick would've looked great and put him over so well. It might have even given Lawler's actually campaign some publicity in the mainstream. What a shame that they were too shortsighted to see that, even if it is still a viable angle now because Kendrick was ideal for that role.

[Londoner]

Remember in the old days when guys like kendrick would be used properly?(most of the time)

[Londoner]

This should be called 'the firing and re-hiring wrestlers era'

[Chavo Classic]

This should be called 'the firing and re-hiring wrestlers era'

Also known as, the WWE doesn't have a clue what it's doing.

[Londoner]

You forgot to put 'era' at the end.

[mike adamle]

At least with Kendrick out of the way, the epic feud between Chavo and Hornswoggle will continue.... Fuck.

[Londoner]

Chavo next to be released, calling it now.

[#1-norm-fan]

Just when it seemed like Jerry Lawler was finally getting that in-ring push we've all been waiting for...

[kareru]

no way

he was a damn good wrestler too, one of the few that are in the wwe.

i told you vince had snapped and should give the company control to shane

[#1-norm-fan]

We even had the awesome idea last week in another thread of Kendrick kayfabe running for mayor alongside Lawler.

DAMMIT that would have been awesome. Seriously pissed at the lack of creativity with things like this.

[kareru]

will he cross the line?

[Cool King]

Keep hornswoggle, fire kendrick, brilliant business!

I think in Vince's mind, that's true.

The kids just seem to love Hornswoggle, so Vince will want to keep him if that means getting the kids watching WWE programming.

[The Jayman]

I think in Vince's mind, that's true.

The kids just seem to love Hornswoggle, so Vince will want to keep him if that means getting the kids watching WWE programming.


why do think Cena is still around

[Londoner]

Kids are killing WWE, those bastards!

[kareru]

why do think Cena is still around

so 14 year old girls leave a wet patch on their seats

[Londoner]

I bet vince has his head shoved right up cena's arse atm.

[The Jayman]

so 14 year old girls leave a wet patch on their seats


:rofl:

[XL]

TBF I imagine Hornswoggle's merch sales outstrip Kendrick's. Better wrestling is pretty low on Vince's list of priorities (see: rehiring Chris Masters).

Hopefully he can go to TNA and maybe help reignite the X Division which has been looking quite lackluster as of late.

[Afterlife]

I feel sick.

[Londoner]

TNA looking lackluster? well i never....

[Chavo Classic]

TBF I imagine Hornswoggle's merch sales outstrip Kendrick's. Better wrestling is pretty low on Vince's list of priorities (see: rehiring Chris Masters).

Exactly. Let's not forget Vince runs a business, with no room for sentiment. Just like he'll rehire a guy who apparently burnt the bridge just to make a quick buck, he'll fire a guy who can't draw.

Think of it this way. There's a guy on your payroll who doesn't bring in as much money as the others, has been given a golden chance to prove himself, and is known to like the whacky tobacky. I know what I would've done.

It's just a shame for both parties because there was always potential there.

[kareru]

i really dont get this
'lets appeal to kids' kick that he is on

correct me if im wrong but didnt kids like wwe anyway?
didn't most or even all of us get into wwe when we were young?

[Londoner]

i really dont get this
'lets appeal to kids' kick that he is on

correct me if im wrong but didnt kids like wwe anyway?
didn't most or even all of us get into wwe when we were young?

Linda Mcmahons career purposes have influenced this thinking of vince's i've read somewhere on this forum recently, can't rememeber the details.

[The Jayman]

i really dont get this
'lets appeal to kids' kick that he is on

correct me if im wrong but didnt kids like wwe anyway?
didn't most or even all of us get into wwe when we were young?


Yes but then it got a little edgy i.e. the "Attitude Era". it raised alot of negative publicity from mostly parents. They had to tone it down to reach a broader audience especially kids.

[Chavo Classic]

i really dont get this
'lets appeal to kids' kick that he is on

correct me if im wrong but didnt kids like wwe anyway?
didn't most or even all of us get into wwe when we were young?

What, all the kids liked it? There are always more kids to get on board.

I don't see their motivation either. The fucked themselves in the ass years ago with the Attitude era - I know very few parents who are willing to let their kids watch wrestling due to its reputation. They're just too late, and haven't done enough to make parents aware that they're now kid-friendly.

It's Catch 22 because they can't actively and overtly show that their key demographic is now kids because that's going to drive away adult fanbase, but without making it clear that they're going in a new direction they're not going to win over skeptical parents.

If I can see this, why can't the overpaid yes-men at Titan towers?

[kareru]

will we ever see tits again on wwe?

*sigh*

[Krimzon7]

HOLY SHIT! QUICK SOMBODY PUT NOID ON SUICIDE ALERT! TAKE HIS SHOESTRINGS! GET HIS BELT.

[Cool King]

will we ever see tits again on wwe?

*sigh*

Yes, we have John Cena and Batista.

*rimshot*

[thecc]

Maybe he'll show up at PWG this weekend.

[Chavo Classic]

Maybe he'll show up at PWG this weekend.

Maybe in 3 months...

[Fox]

I've said it before about Kendrick. He's a great talent, but when you put smoking pot before your career you're a fucking idiot and deserve to get fired. And this is coming from a longtime marijuana user.

[Londoner]

Didn't know about his drug usage...in that case, you can kinda justify it, but then jeff hardy is world champ...

[Afterlife]

Jeff hardy was also concerned about his job, was already over with the fans 100%, and had a real solid history with the company.

Kendrick went from "You aren't utilizing my skills" to "I'm getting stoned, here's your fine".

[Londoner]

Well, im sure getting high is more fun than being on raw in its current state anyway.

[thecc]

Maybe in 3 months...Cabana was released 2 days before he returned to PWG.

[St. Jimmy]

lollllllllll. I love WWE.

[Chavo Classic]

Cabana was released 2 days before he returned to PWG.

Really? Did he wrestle? How did that work?

[thecc]

Really? Did he wrestle? How did that work?I'm pretty sure the no complete clause is for televised wrestling. Cabana briefly mentioned it in his shoot. He got called on Thursday and told he was released. Right after he called PWG and told them he was free to wrestle for them. He was in a 3 way dance with Chris Hero and Human Tornado for the PWG title.

[legendkillerRKO]

london and kendrick reunite in TNA

[Manly Jim]

He's not very manly.

[Chavo Classic]

He's not very manly.

Great, another gimmick poster.

[Manly Jim]

Kendrick being gone sucks, but I saw it coming.

Better?

[Chavo Classic]

Kendrick being gone sucks, but I saw it coming.

Better?

I don't know why you think you need to impress me.

[Manly Jim]

Cause I <3 u

[Jannettyzilla]

Better?
Not in a manly way.

[Jannettyzilla]

Never saw much of Kendrick, but he looked like had some potential. So I'll go with the flow and say it sucks as not to get punched.

[Emperor Smeat]

Jeff hardy was also concerned about his job, was already over with the fans 100%, and had a real solid history with the company.

Kendrick went from "You aren't utilizing my skills" to "I'm getting stoned, here's your fine".

I'm surprised they never really made a gimmick out of his whole willing to pay for weed or at least have it be the basis for something like how CM Punk used Jeff Hardy's drug problems be the basis for their current feud.

[Jannettyzilla]

Plus, Jannetty would approve of the unreliability and getting fired. :'(

[Chavo Classic]

I'm surprised they never really made a gimmick out of his whole willing to pay for weed or at least have it be the basis for something like how CM Punk used Jeff Hardy's drug problems be the basis for their current feud.

That's ridiculous. Have you realised that current direction the WWE is going in, and that something as explicit as having a guy who basically pays his employer so he can smoke weed would be in direct opposition to that?

[Manly Jim]

That's ridiculous. Have you realised that current direction the WWE is going in, and that something as explicit as having a guy who basically pays his employer so he can smoke weed would be in direct opposition to that?

Funny, the current World Heavyweight Champion is in a storyline directly related to drug use. And the heel is the one opposing it.

[Chavo Classic]

Funny, the current World Heavyweight Champion is in a storyline directly related to drug use. And the heel is the one opposing it.

You're an idiot.

There has been no explicit mention of specific drugs, and the focus has been on that Hardy was a drug user and no longer is. He's portrayed as the guy who made mistakes and took drugs and has overcome his demons. It's nothing at all like a guy who currently uses drugs and pays for the pleasure, to which his employers agree.

The issue of drug use has been dealt with very differently. This 'drug user' character Kendrick would be endorsing drug use and abuse, showing that both the wrestler and the organisation accept it's prevalence. In the Hardy angle, it's been made clear Hardy was suspended for drug use and has suffered the consequence - thus showing drug use negatively.

[Manly Jim]

Still doesn't make much sense to have someone against drugs, especially in their current direction, be the heel. And Punk has made mention of specific drugs.

[Manly Jim]

For the record, I'm not complaining about the gimmick, I love it, just using your logic.

[Chavo Classic]

Still doesn't make much sense to have someone against drugs, especially in their current direction, be the heel. And Punk has made mention of specific drugs.

If he has, I've missed it. He's always referred anything worse than pot as 'street drugs' whenever I've watched.

And Punk isn't a heel because he's anti-drugs. He's a heel because he's so fucking cocky and pretentious about it! Don't you know anything about wrestling, or indeed real life?

[Manly Jim]

No shit, doesn't mean that the drug references aren't heavily influencing the reaction.

I just find it counter-intuitive to be so anti-drug and so kid-friendly and then go and do a gimmick like this. WWE sends mixed signals and it's fucking stupid.

[Chavo Classic]

WWE sends mixed signals and it's fucking stupid.

I agree here.

The WWE has been very inconsistent of late. There was a discussion concerning chairshots not long ago focusing on the reason they are still included in match-ups, yet clips of the crowd shown during daytime broadcasts. Neither side, the adults who might want their kids to see a toned-down wrestling show or the hardcore fans who prefer violence, will be satisfied. They either have to remove chairshots, or not. Having them there and covering them up appeases no-one.

It's the same here with the CM Punk character. They're teasing a gritty and realistic angle when all the time aiming it at kids.

[Outsider]

Piss.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

I've said it before about Kendrick. He's a great talent, but when you put smoking pot before your career you're a fucking idiot and deserve to get fired. And this is coming from a longtime marijuana user.

Pfft, he should be able to blaze all he fucking wants, putting his body on the line night after night. Fuck anyone who says he can't.

[Chavo Classic]

Pfft, he should be able to blaze all he fucking wants, putting his body on the line night after night. Fuck anyone who says he can't.

Why should he get special dispensation? I agree that wrestlers go through a hell of a lot and I respect, if not occasionally pity, them for the pain and agony they endure but if the boss makes it clear to you not to smoke weed, then you should not smoke weed.

He'll have plenty of time to roll up now. I guess he got what he wanted.

[DAMN iNATOR]

Yes, we have John Cena and Batista.

*rimshot*

You forgot Chris Masters if he ever becomes an on-screen regular like he was back in the day...I seem to recall that he liked to show off his "muscles" in his chest by making his man-boobs bounce. I just hope we never have to see the likes of Vis's man jugs again...UGH.

But yeah, it kinda sucks about Kendrick, but when you go around and get caught abusing drugs, what the hell do you expect? Sometimes after so many chances, the promoter just has to say enough is enough, don't let the door hit ya on the ass. Hopefully it will be a learning experience for Kendrick (not holding my breath on it though), and he will be able to build a successful career for himself wherever he ends up in the future.

[Theo Dious]

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Brian Kendrick as of today, July 30, 2009. WWE wishes Brian the best in all future endeavors.

Good. I'm sick of hearing all the crying over his misuse.

[BobBitchen]

Chavo next to be released, calling it now.

Thank gawd!!!!!

[FourFifty]

Somebody put Alienoid on suicide watch.

Dude, that's pretty messed up.
Are we actually going to watch him do it? Just let him kill himself in peace :shifty:

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

Why should he get special dispensation? I agree that wrestlers go through a hell of a lot and I respect, if not occasionally pity, them for the pain and agony they endure but if the boss makes it clear to you not to smoke weed, then you should not smoke weed.

He'll have plenty of time to roll up now. I guess he got what he wanted.

I just see a lot of hypocracy in the whole system I guess.

[Gertner]

What, all the kids liked it? There are always more kids to get on board.

I don't see their motivation either. The fucked themselves in the ass years ago with the Attitude era - I know very few parents who are willing to let their kids watch wrestling due to its reputation. They're just too late, and haven't done enough to make parents aware that they're now kid-friendly.

It's Catch 22 because they can't actively and overtly show that their key demographic is now kids because that's going to drive away adult fanbase, but without making it clear that they're going in a new direction they're not going to win over skeptical parents.

If I can see this, why can't the overpaid yes-men at Titan towers?


Wrestling re-invents itself every 7-8 years. We had a "kiddie era" during the Mid 80's till mid 90's, then the Attitude Era, now back to kid friendly. I said this in a past thread. The WWE is targeting kids for a reason. Soon they will grow up and become cynical teenagers, they'll turn Cena heel, and the WWE to go back to pg-13 again.

[DaVe]

Indeed, Gertner.

And eh, I saw this coming. A while back we had a thread on how Kendrick was gonna become world champ and I guaranteed he wouldn't be. Looks like I'm on the right track, though there's always his next run.

[Dave Youell]

Serious question:

Does anyone know if he has an agent or an actual way that he can be contacted? Only finding myspace/facebook or fan sites, none that could be 100% trusted

[Verbose Minch]

Serious question:

Does anyone know if he has an agent or an actual way that he can be contacted? Only finding myspace/facebook or fan sites, none that could be 100% trusted

It'll probably show up after his 90 day clause ends.

[Afterlife]

By the way, I would still fuck Mr. Kendrick.

[Verbose Minch]

By the way, I would still fuck Mr. Kendrick.

Who wouldn't? He has beautiful hair.

[Dave Youell]

It'll probably show up after his 90 day clause ends.

Yeah, kind of need it ASAP to try to get him once his 90 days are up

[What Would Kevin Do?]

Besides going to PWG, it looks like he'll be wrestling for Dragon Gate USA too.