-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the thing thats pissing me off is the lack of clear information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Clearly a work, he's going to come back as Bryan Danielson. Saying "winds of change" (Barrett's, and by extension the whole faction's, slogan) on his new Twitter locks it up for me. I don't know who Donna Goldsmith and Michelle Wilson are, but they appear to have been worked. (Edit) Update: tried to find his release on WWE.com...and it's not listed on their news page. It's still on the website, you can get there with the link, but there's no mention of it on the real news page (the page that mentions releases, like Carlito and Tony Atlas recently) as far as I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyDavidson Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Well that would certainly make it more likely that he's still on the payroll, though the fact that he was recently in one of the WWE's best angles in years suggested that as well. Though as Colt Cabana will tell you, it wouldn't be the first time they hired a talented wrestler then canned him for not good reason. Though apparently they've decided not to do anything with the angle on Smackdown, aside from replaying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 hes also not the stereotypical wwe "big guy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 It's probably a work. It's creating a bigger buzz for the angle. Danielson has already dropped the name "Bryan Danielson" on TV once to get it in the minds of the casual viewer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0shey Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I dont get why the hell they would release Danielson.. total Bull**** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 This HAS to be a work. I mean, not even WWE would release a guy 4 days after he was a major part of one of their biggest angles in a long time. ...right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlameSnoopy Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Clearly a work, he's going to come back as Bryan Danielson. Saying "winds of change" (Barrett's, and by extension the whole faction's, slogan) on his new Twitter locks it up for me. I don't know who Donna Goldsmith and Michelle Wilson are, but they appear to have been worked. (Edit) Update: tried to find his release on WWE.com...and it's not listed on their news page. It's still on the website, you can get there with the link, but there's no mention of it on the real news page (the page that mentions releases, like Carlito and Tony Atlas recently) as far as I can tell. Yes it is. Under 'WWE News' "Daniel Bryan Released: 3 Hours 46 Minutes Ago", and no, it didn't get added later on. But the release itself really sounds like a work, seems pretty obvious at first. Then you actually think if WWE would be that stupid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdWarrior Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'm assuming it's a work, but if it is legit, only thing I could see as a possible reason is that choking thing on ring announcer Justin Roberts - I've heard a person or two say that Roberts was overacting there, but it looked to me like Danielson was really choking the Holy Hotdogs out of him. Danielson could be used to working a stiffer style after all. Other than, I can't think of any possible reason other than maybe Raw Ignorance, and TBH, I doubt the above scenario is the case - just thinking up possibilities. Pretty sure it's a work. PS: I think we can call that the "Justin Roberts Getting Choked Emoticon" now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I'm assuming it's a work, but if it is legit, only thing I could see as a possible reason is that choking thing on ring announcer Justin Roberts - I've heard a person or two say that Roberts was overacting there, but it looked to me like Danielson was really choking the Holy Hotdogs out of him. Danielson could be used to working a stiffer style after all. Other than, I can't think of any possible reason other than maybe Raw Ignorance, and TBH, I doubt the above scenario is the case - just thinking up possibilities. Pretty sure it's a work. PS: I think we can call that the "Justin Roberts Getting Choked Emoticon" now. this could be it as justin roberts was replaced on nXt this week maby bryan really hurt they guy i mean look at this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/-Laz-/vlcsnap-2010-06-08-23h42m45s116.png thats brutal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think Justin Roberts has ever been the announcer for NXT. Aside from that, if that were the reasoning behind a legit release, I feel like it would've happened sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 wwe has so many crappy announcers i lose track easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdWarrior Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 this could be it as justin roberts was replaced on nXt this week maby bryan really hurt they guy i mean look at this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/-Laz-/vlcsnap-2010-06-08-23h42m45s116.png thats brutal I feel three shades of guilty about the emoticon line of mine above - just trying to inject some levity into what I thought was kind of a negative post, not trying to make fun of any injuries the guy might have. But yeah, that choke looked HORRIFIC. And if it is just a storyline, then it seems suspect that Danielson alone was released. That just doesn't compute for me. Seems like if it was a storyline, wouldn't all of them, (except for Barrett of course), be getting that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Black Phenom Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the thing thats pissing me off is the lack of clear information Well mellow out there, TMZ. In case of firings, information is even lucky to arrive as much as a week later. hes also not the stereotypical wwe "big guy" That boat's sailed a long time ago, for the record. The only big guyson top really are WWE's prime main-eventers and to an extent, Swagger/Sheamus. I could think this is a work due to the timing but I wouldn't rule out it being legit either. The sad fact is while this angle has been huge so that a release seems shady, every single one of those rookies are expendable at the moment. They're no-names trying to make a name for themselves, cut them down to 7 and not many will notice. Well.. we and they will, but it certainly wouldn't be an equation modifier or anything. I hope it's not the case though. He certainly grew on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 for all we know maby this justin guy complained and got lawyers involved and wwe's only reaction was to release bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 And if it is just a storyline, then it seems suspect that Danielson alone was released. That just doesn't compute for me. Seems like if it was a storyline, wouldn't all of them, (except for Barrett of course), be getting that? Well, if they're trying to work everyone, then releasing all 7 of the others at the same time would be a dead giveaway. Danielson obviously has a far larger Net following than anyone else in the group, so if they had to pick one person to do this with and create a buzz on the Interwebs, he was the no-brainer choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tha Black Phenom Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 You usually send a message by firing ONE of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 From Meltzer: The people who needed to know were told that Bryan Danielson was fired for choking ring announcer Justin Roberts with his tie during the angle on Monday night. That shot was edited from replays of the show. It's not known why this would lead to someone getting fired and from all accounts, Danielson was described as the type of person you want a dressing room filled with. The choking with a tie was described as being too violent for what is allowed on WWE television. It WAS edited off of replays; I noticed that on Smackdown tonight. Perhaps this truly is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Found this posted. Not sure if its legit... Former WWE star Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson, the name we'll have to get used to calling him by again) was released today as punishment for going beyond the company's PG standards and practices during the NXT invasion angle on Monday, according to sources within the company. The belief among those I spoke to is that when Danielson choked Justin Roberts with his tie, he broke a company protocol that was put in place after the Benoit tragedy that talents were not to use ropes or objects to choke opponents. I am told that the final decision was made earlier today and Danielson was informed shortly before the company publicly announced it. For those who are thinking this is an angle, I am told by everyone I have spoken to that it is not, although I want to point out a number of wrestlers in the company do believe it is a work. For those who are wondering why the company is giving Danielson such a harsh punishment, well a former company executive is running for office, although how much of a cause and effect is there is anyone's guess. It's certainly a viable theory, since the company has been very gun shy about going outside of their PG rating. There's no word as to whether Danielson was aware of the protocol at the time of the angle, although the Roberts choking was one of the elements that made the end of Raw so memorable. It's interesting to note that at least on the company's Youtube.com channel, the incident, including the choke, are still available for viewing. The loss of Danielson will immediately change the future of the WWE NXT angle since he was considered the most versatile and well rounded performer of the group and would have been extremely important in carry the brunt of the in-ring work load. The release of Danielson does put him in an amazing position on the independent scene. How many top flight stars get signed, leave, and get released right after laying out the WWE champion? We'll have more on this as it develops. pwinsider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the guy could easily sue he makes a living with his voice maby wwe had no choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Gabe Sapolsky posted on his facebook "It's not a work". Not sure if that matters or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterded Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 If he is gone (which I think odds are he is) then the WWE found a way to ruin the NXT angle faster then I thought possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-laz- Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 if hes gone iv lost complete interest in the angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaysin Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 If it's not a work than the WWE killed the angle in less than a week. I thought they'd at least get a good month out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyDavidson Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 I agree with you guys, if they legit fired Danielson I've lost all interest in this angle and WWE programming once again. Danielson was going to be the guy who had to carry the wrestling end of this angle after all being easily the most talented of the season 1 NXT guys. Without him all you have are some rookies and FCW guys, not exactly something that builds confidence in the success of this angle. If it's a work however, Vince is brilliant for generating all this free publicity and I won't hesitate to say so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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