It's been a few days now since Mr Kennedy was released, and wrestling fans still are not sure exactly as to why he was released. However, it does appear to have been something pretty serious.
Why Was Mr Kennedy Released?
Mr Kennedy was unceremoniously released from WWE on May 29, 2009 after spending four years in the company.
He was widely regarded as a future main event wrestler by wrestling fans from all around. The talent was there. So was the potential.
Unfortunately, though, that potential was never reached. We'll never know just how effective Mr Kennedy could have been as a main event wrestler in WWE.
Wrestling fans were left with question marks hanging above their heads for the last few days. There's just so many rumors out there as to why the former WWE United States Heavyweight Champion was let go.
Pretty Serious
With so many rumors floating out there, it's really difficult to truly pinpoint the exact reason why such a popular superstar is unemployed right now.
However, what is known is that the situation must have been pretty serious.
WWE just doesn't release wrestlers that has potential to make money for the company. This isn't the same thing as the company releasing D-Lo Brown, Chris Masters, or Kenny Dykstra.
Plus, the company wouldn't be so quick to release a wrestler that could make a huge impact for a competing company such as TNA.
Word going around right now is that Mr Kennedy is not welcomed back to WWE. Vince McMahon has reportedly given explicit orders to his crew to not contact Mr Kennedy again.
Not too many wrestlers are placed on that list. Mr Kennedy's situation backstage must have been pretty serious.
Not Just Orton
A lot of wrestling fans are quick to point the fingers at Randy Orton for using his backstage stroke to get Mr Kennedy fired from the company.
The third generation star reportedly used his political powers a few months ago to convince WWE to have Manu removed from his Legacy stable; he was also released from his WWE contract as well.
However, Randy Orton wasn't the only one that wasn't a fan of Mr Kennedy and his work.
Other wrestlers are said to have bashed him as well to management. Rumor has it that at least 2 other main event wrestlers have been criticizing Mr Kennedy.
Fueled By Anger
Mr Kennedy is well aware of what is being said about him on the internet. He knows that his reputation is being tarnished on a daily basis.
The former Money in the Bank winner even went as far as to release a hilarious home video to dispel the reports that he injured himself again in his return match on Raw.
The situation is obviously bothering him.
With this much anger behind him, Mr Kennedy could use it as motivation to become a main event wrestler in TNA.
Mr Kennedy has mentioned that he's trying to get some shows booked in Japan. However, in the long term, the best thing for his career would be a jump to TNA so that he can be given a second chance.
Closing Thoughts
Things are getting pretty ugly with this situation. A lot of wrestling fans have already turned on Mr Kennedy without actually getting the full story (or his side of the story). |
