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Report: John Laurinaitis Released From His WWE Role
John Laurinaitis, who was formerly the Head of Talent Relations for the WWE prior to Triple H taking over the role on July 22nd, has been officially and quietly let go from his role, according to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. The report notes that Laurinaitis’ termination from the WWE happened within the Continue Reading »
Report: Bruce Prichard Named The Interim Head Of WWE’s Talent Relations
Bruce Prichard, who in addition to his role as WWE’s Senior Vice President, serving as the Executive Director of WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown, is now the Interim Head of the company’s talent relations, according to a report from Fightful.com. The report notes that John Laurinaitis, who is the head of the company’s Talent Relations Continue Reading »
3 More Names Confirmed For WWE RAW 25th Anniversary
WWE NXT General Manager William Regal, former WWE ring announcer Howard Finkel and former WWE Women’s Champion Harvey Wippleman are all scheduled to appear at the WWE RAW 25th Anniversary show this Monday night. They join the current list of confirmed names for WWE RAW 25 this Monday night including The Undertaker, Triple H, Shawn Continue Reading »
Total Bellas Renewed For Second Season
WWE sent out the following: Season 2 of Total Bellas premieres in 2017 on E! LOS ANGELES – E! announced Season 2 of Total Bellas, the spin-off of the network’s hit series Total Divas. The second season will feature eight one-hour episodes and will give viewers exclusive access as WWE Superstars Nikki Bella and John Continue Reading »
Total Bellas To Premiere This Wednesday On E! Network
WWE and E! sent out the following: Total Bellas comes to E! this Wednesday The Bellas are back on E!. What happens when Brie Bella, Daniel Bryan and their dog, Josie, move into Nikki Bella and John Cena’s mansion to help Nikki with her post-neck surgery recovery? Add in The Bella Twins’ brother, J.J.; mom, Continue Reading »
Mother Of Top WWE Divas Engaged To WWE Executive
Speaking through her official Instagram account, Kathy Colace, the mother of WWE Divas Brie and Nikki Bella noted that she got engaged to top WWE executive John Laurinaitis. You can check out the posts below: One of the best nights of my life #peoplepower #BellaArmy @the_jjgarcia @whatlolalikes thank you for the glass. A photo posted Continue Reading »
Former Authority Figure To Return At 2015 WWE Hall Of Fame
Former WWE RAW and WWE SmackDown General Manager John Laurinaitis is currently scheduled to return at the 2015 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony to deliver the presentation speech for The Bushwhackers. For those wondering and while plans can always change in the WWE, there is a connection between Laurinaitis and The Bushwhackers as Laurinaitis, Continue Reading »
Spoiler: Former RAW General Manager Returning On This Week’s WWE SmackDown
Former WWE RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis returned to WWE television during tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The show opened with The Rock cutting a promo on John Cena, however Laurinaitis interrupted and explained that he had permission from Teddy Long to appear. Laurinaitis then said that the reason Continue Reading »
Photo: John Laurinaitis Returns At WWE Live Event In Qatar
Former WWE RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis returned at tonight’s WWE RAW World Tour live event in Doha, Qatar. At present time, it is unknown as to whether Laurinaitis will be returning to WWE television or if these appearances are only for the tour of Qatar & Turkey. We’ll have full results from the taping Continue Reading »
Update On Changes Made To WWE’s Talent Relations Department
In an update on changes made to WWE’s talent relations department, Triple H is now in almost complete control of that side of things, following the many changes that were made throughout the year, this according to a report from F4WOnline.com. Gerald Brisco is the main WWE talent scout, with Triple H having the final Continue Reading »
Update On John Laurinaitis’ WWE Status
In an update on John Laurianitis’ WWE status, the former WWE RAW General Manager who underwent rotator cuff surgery back in September is backstage at tonight’s WWE RAW in Greensboro, North Carolina and surprised many talents with his appearance when he arrived at the company’s hotel last night, as his future had become a hot Continue Reading »
New WWE ’13 Entrance Videos: X-Pac, The Godfather, John Laurinaitis & More
WWE Games released this week’s batch of entrances for the upcoming WWE ’13 videogame scheduled to be released on October 30th, 2012 across North America & Canada and on November 2nd across Europe. Featured in this week’s entrance videos are Alberto del Rio, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Dude Love, The Godfather, John Laurinaitis, Kane, Santino Continue Reading »
Vince McMahon Unhappy With RAW, John Cena Note, Jim Ross Appreciation Night & More WWE News
– Vince McMahon was not in a happy mood following last night’s edition of WWE RAW, due to the feeling that the direction the creative are supposed to be going is not to the level he wants it to be, with many feeling that Vince has been stressed in recent weeks and last night took Continue Reading »
John Laurinaitis Undergoes Surgery For Torn Rotator Cuff
Former WWE RAW & SmackDown General Manger, John Laurinaitis, recently underwent major surgery for a torn rotator cuff and is expected to be out of any competitive action for the next several months. There has been talk amongst creative about aligning Laurinaitis with an up and coming talent instead of having him be competitive post-match Continue Reading »
Exclusive Update On WWE & All Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance
In an update on the potential WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling alliance, Wrestling-News.net can confirm after speaking to several sources that the Japanese promotion would serve as a new developmental territory to the WWE, which would allow them to sign talent from countries that they’re slowly tapping into including China, India, South Korea and Continue Reading »
Update On Potential WWE & All Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance
In an update on the report of a potential alliance between WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling earlier today that was credited to Tokyo Sports out of Japan, new reports now state that WWE’s John Laurinaitis met with All Japan Pro Wrestling’s President Masayuki Uchida and Kaz Hayashi, a member of AJPW’s Board of Directors Continue Reading »
WWE To Align With All Japan Pro Wrestling
A report attributed to Tokyo Sports out of Japan today is reporting that the WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling have formed an alliance and will be working together down the line, something that was put together by John Laurinaitis. Laurinaitis worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling from 1988 until 2000. As of writing, it Continue Reading »
Son Of WWE Hall Of Famer Signs Huge NFL Contract
James Laurinaitis, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Joe “Road Warrior Animal” Laurinaitis and nephew of former WWE RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis has signed a new five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams worth $41.5m, with $23.5m of the contract guaranteed. More on the contract situation is available in full at this link.
Off-Air Notes From Last Night’s WWE RAW
– Following last night’s edition of WWE RAW, when the show went off the air, John Cena got on the mic and said that it was still Shawn Michaels appreciation night in San Antonio and wants the WWE Hall of Famer to come to the ring, as they introduced a video package on Michaels. Triple Continue Reading »
Funny Off-Air Segment Involving John Cena & John Laurinaitis At Last Night’s WWE SmackDown Tapings
In an off-air segment following last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings, John Cena defeated The Big Show and Cody Rhodes in a 2-on-1 Handicap match, however post match, John Laurinaitis came down with a steel chair and attempted to attack Cena, who was aware of the matter. Instead of going to attack Laurinaitis, Cena instead told Continue Reading »