WWE releases Mauro Ranallo

[The CyNick]

So I guess the made up story about JBL was made up.

[blake639raw]

Originally Posted by The CyNick So I guess the made up story about JBL was made up.

Or the more likely scenario, the WWE is trying to cover this shit up to save face.

[Maluco]

I think JBL got singled out for what was a dislike for Ranallo within management and other staff. JBL's reputation has preceded him here but i don't think he has done anything heinous on this occasion.

He came from a culture of hazing and hard man rasslers but seems to have left that in the past. I think Mauro has rubbed certain people the wrong way and then hasn't been able to handle the jibes and probably childish criticism that came along with that.

It's sad, and noone should have to suffer in the workplace, but clashes/rivalries/gossip happens in every workplace all over the world. It sucks, but it happens and i don't think singling out JBL is the right thing to do.

Hopefully the whole thing makes WWE more aware that this sort of thing is better left in the past.

[The CyNick]

Originally Posted by blake639raw Or the more likely scenario, the WWE is trying to cover this shit up to save face.

So you think a publicly traded company would try to save JBL? Why? Who is JBL to the company? Makes no sense to protect him if he's done anything wrong.

Mauro said in his own words, it had nothing to do with JBL. Maybe JBLs negative comments helped trigger whatever mental illness he's dealing with, but his comments were nothing outrageous. If there was any actual bullying or whatever the fake news wrestling reporters are claiming, then Mauro could have exposed it. Instead he said very clearly, it had nothing to do with JBL.

If the claim is Mauro took cash from WWE to shut up, well A) that's a very serious allegation to make against a publicly traded company, and the fake news reporters making such an accusation should be forced to release their evidence or face lawsuits for damaging WWEs brand image. And B) Mauro would then be a spineless, gutless cockroach for lining his pockets and in doing so allow future employees to be exposed to JBLs alleged wrongdoings.

The fact is, this is another example of the kind of ambulance chasing, bottom of the barrel reporting that this industry is plagued with. Sad.

[Emperor Smeat]

Originally Posted by The CyNick Mauro said in his own words, it had nothing to do with JBL. Maybe JBLs negative comments helped trigger whatever mental illness he's dealing with, but his comments were nothing outrageous. If there was any actual bullying or whatever the fake news wrestling reporters are claiming, then Mauro could have exposed it. Instead he said very clearly, it had nothing to do with JBL. If the claim is Mauro took cash from WWE to shut up, well A) that's a very serious allegation to make against a publicly traded company, and the fake news reporters making such an accusation should be forced to release their evidence or face lawsuits for damaging WWEs brand image. And B) Mauro would then be a spineless, gutless cockroach for lining his pockets and in doing so allow future employees to be exposed to JBLs alleged wrongdoings.

He's also under a non-disparagement agreement so even if he wanted to, he's not going to risk getting sued for a lot more than whatever the WWE is paying him. Think with Del Rio, his agreement was worth around a million to a few million at most.

If WWE didn't have anything to worry about these allegations, they never would have offered hush money and just let him ride out the rest of his contract like they are doing with Paige. Would have probably even sued him like they are doing with Punk because allegations like these can seriously damage the rep of a company.

[The CyNick]

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball He's also under a non-disparagement agreement so even if he wanted to, he's not going to risk getting sued for a lot more than whatever the WWE is paying him. Think with Del Rio, his agreement was worth around a million to a few million at most. If WWE didn't have anything to worry about these allegations, they never would have offered hush money and just let him ride out the rest of his contract like they are doing with Paige. Would have probably even sued him like they are doing with Punk because allegations like these can seriously damage the rep of a company.

Agreements like that are standard in many industries. Doesn't mean it's "hush money". In fact a baseless allegation like that could be grounds for a lawsuit. Fortunately youre a nobody, so you're safe.