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Why Alex Riley Wasn't Fired By WWE, Shad Gaspard To MMA?
-- A video of Shad Gaspard taking part in MMA training surfaced online the day after it was announced that he had been fired by WWE. A source close to Gaspard says the former Cryme Tyme member has friends in MMA and predicted before the video surfaced that he would attempt to launch a career in the sport. Gaspard is also looking into acting. You can check it out at
-- According to a source, Alex Riley's on-air association with The Miz pretty much saved him from being fired by WWE following his DUI arrest last Wednesday in Tampa, Florida. He was said to be pretty nervous for several days, however. WWE did not officially announce any punishment. Riley also worked the Survivor Series pay-per-view and Monday's RAW. Basically, he caught a lucky break. For those who haven't seen it before, you can click here to view Riley's sad-face mugshot.
Bret Hart's WWE Contract Expires
According to a backstage WWE source, the reason Bret Hart is not being used on WWE TV right now is because Hart's contract with the company has expired. Due to his contract ending, the decision was made not to put him on television going further for cameos and other low-level appearances, since they have several stars under legends deals that can do these type of things. The feeling internally is that if they have something big for Hart to do, they will sign him to another short-term contract.
Hart and WWE remain on good terms, and Hart has worked in markets such as Calgary and in Europe, where his name means more. He also enjoys working these days. The relationship works out for both sides, as Hart gets to return to places he was a major star in and liked performing, while WWE gets a special attraction for their fans
Updated List Of KOTR Competitors
Here are the eight men that will fight for the King of the Ring crown on Monday…
RAW
* Sheamus
* Ezekiel Jackson
* US Champion Daniel Bryan
* John Morrison
SMACKDOWN
* Kofi Kingston
* Alberto Del Rio
* Drew McIntyre
* Cody Rhodes
-- A video of Shad Gaspard taking part in MMA training surfaced online the day after it was announced that he had been fired by WWE. A source close to Gaspard says the former Cryme Tyme member has friends in MMA and predicted before the video surfaced that he would attempt to launch a career in the sport. Gaspard is also looking into acting. You can check it out at
-- According to a source, Alex Riley's on-air association with The Miz pretty much saved him from being fired by WWE following his DUI arrest last Wednesday in Tampa, Florida. He was said to be pretty nervous for several days, however. WWE did not officially announce any punishment. Riley also worked the Survivor Series pay-per-view and Monday's RAW. Basically, he caught a lucky break. For those who haven't seen it before, you can click here to view Riley's sad-face mugshot.
Bret Hart's WWE Contract Expires
According to a backstage WWE source, the reason Bret Hart is not being used on WWE TV right now is because Hart's contract with the company has expired. Due to his contract ending, the decision was made not to put him on television going further for cameos and other low-level appearances, since they have several stars under legends deals that can do these type of things. The feeling internally is that if they have something big for Hart to do, they will sign him to another short-term contract.
Hart and WWE remain on good terms, and Hart has worked in markets such as Calgary and in Europe, where his name means more. He also enjoys working these days. The relationship works out for both sides, as Hart gets to return to places he was a major star in and liked performing, while WWE gets a special attraction for their fans
Updated List Of KOTR Competitors
Here are the eight men that will fight for the King of the Ring crown on Monday…
RAW
* Sheamus
* Ezekiel Jackson
* US Champion Daniel Bryan
* John Morrison
SMACKDOWN
* Kofi Kingston
* Alberto Del Rio
* Drew McIntyre
* Cody Rhodes
