WWE employees, specifically those in the marketing division, reportedly can't use Shawn Michaels' image anymore, per WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
Michaels has said he is done with wrestling for good.
I find this "ban" to be strange.
Is McMahon doing something Michaels asked him to do?
We'll see if this slips by soon, specificially with Michaels' name being mentioned in commentary.
HBK photo, courtesy of WWE.
LATEST HEADLINES AND MY REACTS
WWE
Jim Ross said Ricky Steamboat (bleeding on the brain) is out of the hospital and should return to work in about one month. REACT: Great news. OK, who wants the under on 2 months before the next beatdown of a Legend?
The Miz said he would love to cash in his Money in the Bank against John Cena. REACT: He may be waiting awhile. Sheamus isn't dropping the strap anytime soon. At least he shouldn't be.
The Associated Press reports Linda McMahon loaned her campaign $21,500 and she wants to spend as much as $50,000. REACT: Money talks in politics.
WWE
Jim Ross said Ricky Steamboat (bleeding on the brain) is out of the hospital and should return to work in about one month. REACT: Great news. OK, who wants the under on 2 months before the next beatdown of a Legend?
The Miz said he would love to cash in his Money in the Bank against John Cena. REACT: He may be waiting awhile. Sheamus isn't dropping the strap anytime soon. At least he shouldn't be.
The Associated Press reports Linda McMahon loaned her campaign $21,500 and she wants to spend as much as $50,000. REACT: Money talks in politics.
The "Mothers Opposing McMahon" group runs Eugene video. REACT: Hello? Wrestling is like a movie! It needs story lines. Who cares!
Sable (with Brock Lesnar's help) gives birth to a 9-pound boy. REACT: That's three kids for her and two for her and Brock. Congrats.Fox Business Channel's Judge Napolitano calls Kane's world title a "belt buckle." REACT: Funny how Kane, who wanted to talk about the Libertarian party, didn't correct him.
Boy reportedly throws drink at Chris Jericho at WWE event in Shreveport, La. REACT: This shouldn't happen.
Lordsofpain.net said the last pay-per-view when Cena, Triple H and Randy Orton were all healthy and not in the world-title picture was June 25, 2006. REACT: And you wonder why WWE is pushing young Superstars?
Orton said all is good with Mr. Anderson. REACT: Great to hear.
The Connecticut Post story said Dawn Marie Damatta admitted she used steroids between 2002 to 2005. REACT: Honesty is refreshing, and I hope she doesn't get grief for this.
TNA Wrestling
Lance Storm declines offer to appear at next month's Hardcore Justice pay-per-view. He thanked them but said he has "no desire to be a part of the TNA creative process." REACT: Ouch! At least Storm is honest.
Desmond Wolfe in the doghouse because he is reportedly difficult to work with. REACT: Sad to hear.
Management reportedly down on Matt Morgan. REACT: Surprising, but TNA reportedly favors his current feud/angle opponent Hernandez.
Mickie James, Shelton Benjamin, Katie Lea Burchill, Jimmy Wang Yang, Slam Master J, Kung Fu Naki and Mike Knox can officially join the roster. REACT: I see the first two joining soon.
Lance Storm declines offer to appear at next month's Hardcore Justice pay-per-view. He thanked them but said he has "no desire to be a part of the TNA creative process." REACT: Ouch! At least Storm is honest.
Desmond Wolfe in the doghouse because he is reportedly difficult to work with. REACT: Sad to hear.
Management reportedly down on Matt Morgan. REACT: Surprising, but TNA reportedly favors his current feud/angle opponent Hernandez.
Mickie James, Shelton Benjamin, Katie Lea Burchill, Jimmy Wang Yang, Slam Master J, Kung Fu Naki and Mike Knox can officially join the roster. REACT: I see the first two joining soon.
Reports of a three-hour live PPV-like TV special next month. REACT: I can't see this being financially wise.
