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Extensive Backstage Details On Nearly All The WWE Releases
In an update on Friday, Daily Entertainment Online gave backstage details and explanations for the release of a number of WWE superstars. With help from the PWTorch.com Newsletter, details are now available on nearly all the big WWE releases:
- Although WWE appreciated Matt Morgan’s work ethic and personality, the feeling was that he lacked natural ability, and didn’t have enough promise to remain on the roster.
- Charlie Haas’ release was due to his perceived lack of charisma, which stood in the way of his becoming a top draw.
- Jackie Gayda’s release, however, was largely a product of being far too outspoken backstage. “Her mouth got her into trouble,” one wrestler said.
- As with Charlie Haas, Billy Kidman was seen as very limited in terms of charisma. His durability was also in question, as he’d been very injury prone in recent months.
- In addition to lacking the in-ring and microphone skills necessary to succeed, Mark Jindrak reportedly did not have a great attitude and was said to be more interested in life on the road than becoming a great wrestler. WWE felt that he had numerous opportunities to get over on television, and failed each time.
- Aside from having a mixed backstage reputation, Maven was also said to be progressing very slowly as a wrestler and having trouble connecting with the fans.
- Despite the initial backing of Johnny Ace, Kenzo Suzuki, too, did not have the charisma or in-ring ability needed to warrant a place on the roster.
- The release of Kevin Fertig (Mordecai) had nothing to do with the recent “hat” incident with Jim Cornette, as Johnny Ace and Cornette do not have the best of relationships. Fertig’s failed run as Mordecai, a large ego, and a string of out-of-ring incidents all contributed to his release.
- Joy Giovanni’s release was probably one of the most predictable in WWE circles. Aside from not really having a set role on WWE TV, Giovanni was said to have a terrible attitude backstage. Despite having a very cushy schedule that required little house show travel, whenever she was asked to work weekends, she was vocal about her discontent in having to spend time away from her family.
- There was little specific on Akio and Shannon Moore, aside from the fact that neither contributed significantly to WWE and were never given large roles by creative.
- WWE had little use for David “Gangrel” Heath - his gimmick was far too outdated for the modern scene.
- Marty Jannetty’s recent DUI arrest was a big factor in his release; WWE also had little for him to do on television.
- Although WWE appreciated Matt Morgan’s work ethic and personality, the feeling was that he lacked natural ability, and didn’t have enough promise to remain on the roster.
- Charlie Haas’ release was due to his perceived lack of charisma, which stood in the way of his becoming a top draw.
- Jackie Gayda’s release, however, was largely a product of being far too outspoken backstage. “Her mouth got her into trouble,” one wrestler said.
- As with Charlie Haas, Billy Kidman was seen as very limited in terms of charisma. His durability was also in question, as he’d been very injury prone in recent months.
- In addition to lacking the in-ring and microphone skills necessary to succeed, Mark Jindrak reportedly did not have a great attitude and was said to be more interested in life on the road than becoming a great wrestler. WWE felt that he had numerous opportunities to get over on television, and failed each time.
- Aside from having a mixed backstage reputation, Maven was also said to be progressing very slowly as a wrestler and having trouble connecting with the fans.
- Despite the initial backing of Johnny Ace, Kenzo Suzuki, too, did not have the charisma or in-ring ability needed to warrant a place on the roster.
- The release of Kevin Fertig (Mordecai) had nothing to do with the recent “hat” incident with Jim Cornette, as Johnny Ace and Cornette do not have the best of relationships. Fertig’s failed run as Mordecai, a large ego, and a string of out-of-ring incidents all contributed to his release.
- Joy Giovanni’s release was probably one of the most predictable in WWE circles. Aside from not really having a set role on WWE TV, Giovanni was said to have a terrible attitude backstage. Despite having a very cushy schedule that required little house show travel, whenever she was asked to work weekends, she was vocal about her discontent in having to spend time away from her family.
- There was little specific on Akio and Shannon Moore, aside from the fact that neither contributed significantly to WWE and were never given large roles by creative.
- WWE had little use for David “Gangrel” Heath - his gimmick was far too outdated for the modern scene.
- Marty Jannetty’s recent DUI arrest was a big factor in his release; WWE also had little for him to do on television.