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WWE: Update on the release of Marcus Cor Von

Marcus Cor Von (real name: Monty Brown) was on an extended leave of absence due to family issues. Apparently WWE had enough and fired him today. More will be revealed shortly.

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Breaking WWE News: Marcus Cor Von released

Courtesy of ECW.com: Marcus Cor Von released Written: September 19, 2007 As first reported by WWE Mobile Alerts, WWE has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Marcus Cor Von as of September 19. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors.

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WWE: Where has Snitsky been?

It’s interesting to note that Snitsky hasn’t appeared on a WWE show since the last Raw show before the Signature Pharmacy scandal story broke out. His last appearance in a WWE ring was on August 27 in the main event of Heat in a squash match over Super Crazy. He also did a backstage promo […]

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WWE: Rumored names for 2008 Hall of Fame

Names being discussed for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame next year include the Von Erichs, Ted DiBiase, Mae Young, Gordon Solie, Rick Rude, and for the celebrity wing, Bob Uecker. Also, they really want Ric Flair, which has been the plan for a long time now, but both sides are currently on the […]

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WWE: Details on WWE testing for marijuana

Additonal Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter Regarding the recent testing for marijuana in World Wrestling Entertainment, it is not as bad as originally thought. Superstars are only being tested on average four times a year, so even if they were caught all four times the worse that could happen would be having to pay $4,000 in […]

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Ricky Morton arrested

Former NWA star Ricky Morton was arrested again last week for being $63,000 behind on child support to his first wife. He was camping with his kids when he was arrested.RickyMorton.net is attempting to raise money to get Morton out of jail by selling autographed photos, personal phone calls and DVDs. You can donate money […]

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WWE: Two new matches announced for No Mercy

WWE.com has announced two new matches for No Mercy on October 7- Triple H Vs. Umaga and Batista Vs. The Great Khali for the World Heavyweight Title in a Punjabi Prison Match.

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WWE: Why Randy Orton wasn’t suspended

Additional Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter WWE had a meeting with prosecutors in Albany, New York on 8/14, and were given the names linked to the Signature Pharmacy investigation, two weeks prior to Summerslam. They met again when WWE was in Albany for ECW and SmackDown! tapings on August 28. Apparently Randy Orton’s name was […]

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WWE: Paul Heyman leaves

Paul Heyman has quietly parted ways with WWE. He currently has no affiliation with WWE. He’s free to go to TNA, but TNA hasn’t expressed any serious interest in his services. Paul Heyman was sent home the night after the 2006 December To Dismember pay-per-view by Vince McMahon due to the poor quality of the […]

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WWE: Update on Ric Flair’s WWE Status

Additional Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter There is still no official word on Ric Flair’s situation with World Wrestling Entertainment. Flair is neither back, nor gone. He has avoided talking publicly about the issue, just saying that he hasn’t quit. He is telling his close friends that he is not at liberty to talk about the […]