Why Lance Cade was released

As noted before, Lance Cade was released by WWE again this past week after being re-hired late last year. Cade asked to go to rehab shortly after being re-hired and soon after he got out of rehab, they released him again.

Cade said that he was contacted by Michael Hayes last August and told he had a spot on SmackDown as a top heel against Undertaker, in a new interview with PWInsider.com. Cade was re-hired in October. Instead of going to the main roster, the feud with Undertaker was nixed and he went to FCW for a bit. Cade says John Laurinaitis called him in December saying they were going to bring him to the main roster, likely on ECW. Cade was having problems going through painkiller withdrawals which led to an addiction to sleeping pills. He called officials and asked to be put in rehab.

Cade finished rehab and says in early March, Shawn Michaels told him he was done and would never be used as a top guy. This past week he was released. Cade is upset that most guys let their problems get even worse for fear or “losing their spot” and when he tried to get help for his problems, he was fired.

Names already being thrown around for the 2011 WWE HOF

Because WWE in general wasn’t happy with this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, they have been working on next year’s event in advance. Names currently being discussed include Bill Goldberg, Ron Simmons, Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers. Sting is also being talked about but his status with TNA will always play a factor, obviously.

While it probably will never happen, two people in the company brought up Ted Turner’s name this past week. It’s said that Goldberg and Simmons are likely a lock for next year’s class.

Update on Cody Rhodes and Dibiase Jr.

Cody Rhodes made his first appearance last night in Vienna, teaming with Ted DiBiase to lose to Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston. Cody and Ted cut promos on each other before the match.

DiBiase Says He’s Glad WWE Didn’t Induct Warrior This Year

In an interview with the MondayNightMayhem radio show, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase had some harsh words for former co-worker The Ultimate Warrior, who was in talks with WWE about being part of this year’s Hall of Fame class.

DiBiase says he’s glad Warrior was not inducted into the Hall of Fame this year over WrestleMania weekend. “I’m glad he wasn’t there. I’m glad he wasn’t there because he’s somebody I don’t particularly care for, and quite frankly, he was somebody who got a big push, DiBiase said. “He’s one of those guys that has never really appreciated what was done for him, and all you have to do is watch the DVD. There’s a lot of guys that did well in the industry that may have been lacking in some areas.”

DiBiase worked with the Ultimate Warrior during Warrior’s run at the top of the World Wrestling Federation, but say the only time the man from Parts Unknown would have a good match is if his opponent carried him the whole way.

“Here’s a guy who the only reason he ever had a great match, every great match he had was directly depended upon who he was wrestling. And if the guy across the ring from him couldn’t lead him around by the nose, he couldn’t have a good match. So the fact that he wasn’t called on doesn’t bother me at all. I thought that since he lived out in that area, I thought that could have happened, and quite honestly, it would have been a very tense backstage environment if he and I were together. He’s one of those guys who has been given so much in terms of an opportunity in our industry, who even to this day doesn’t appreciate it, and I don’t know for the life of me who he thinks he is.”

New PPV Poster & Synopsis for WWE Over The Limit with Edge

Above is the new promotional poster and synopsis for WWE’s Over the Limit pay-per-view. Over the Limit takes place on May 23rd from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Anything can happen when WWE Superstars are pushed over the limit! Don’t miss Edge, John Cena, Triple H, Undertaker, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, and all your favorite Superstars in “WWE: Over the Limit”, on Sunday, May 23,2010 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, live on pay-per-view!

Changes in names of WWE Developmental

Below are some of the latest name changes from WWE developmental:

* The former Dr. Lamar Braxton Porter of WXW is now known as Cable Jones

* Former All Japan star Joe Doering is now known as Drake Brewer

* The former Incognito is now known as Hunico

* The former Ray Leppan and Damien Duke is now called Leo Kruger

* Former OVW star Asher Knight is now known as Rudy Parker

* Sarona Snuka is now being called Tamina

What Happened after RAW went off the air

After last night’s RAW, David Otunga came back to the ring while John Cena was still laid out. Otunga said Batista didn’t have to wait until Extreme Rules to get his rematch against Cena, he could have it now. Batista goes for a quick pin but ends up tapping out after only a minute in. Cena called Otunga back to the ring, hit him with the Attitude Adjustment and made him tap out.

Update on Mania possibly in Canada

The Vancouver Sun reports that city officials will be having a teleconference with WWE officials this Friday to discuss bringing WrestleMania to the city.

Former WWE and WCW Star Chris Kanyon Found Dead

Former WWE and WCW star Chris Kanyon was found dead in his apartment in Queens, New York early this morning at age 40. We’re still waiting official details but it’s believed he died from an intentional overdose of pills, a suicide.

WWE releases Lance Cade

WWE has released former Tag Team Champion Lance Cade, again. Cade was re-signed by WWE last October but never used on the main roster after a few appearances in developmental. Cade is now accepting independent bookings at LanceCade@gmail.com.

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