Another Firing?

Question

SmackDown writer Andrew Goldstein, second in command to Michael Hayes, has been fired. Goldstein was informed of his termination by WWE Human Resources, instead of by someone like Stephanie McMahon.

On SmackDown, unlike on RAW and ECW, Michael Hayes dictates what he wants on the show, and then Goldstein would take all of that and put it together in a format that can be televised.

Apparently, Goldstein was very popular backstage, always worked very hard, and was always a professional. However, considering that Michael Hayes has more of an 'old-school' state of mind, he often clashed with Goldstein. Hayes eventually got him fired and pushed him out the door. Backstage, many people are surprised and upset about this. If the replacement for Goldstein isn't someone who can take Hayes' dictations and format, then you could be seeing a dip in the show quality of SmackDown!.

As noted earlier on this very busy news day, Sylvester Terkay, Jazz, Rodney Mack, Danny Basham, Doug Basham, Tony Mamaluke, The Gymini and Gangrel have all been released. Al Snow has been released as a wrestler, but will remain with the company as a trainer in OVW.

Additional News:
Apparently it was Vince McMahon's idea to change Monty Brown's name to Marquis Cor Von reports Mike Johnson. Vince wanted a name that he could own and trademark and since Monty Brown is his real name that wouldn't work. Dave Lagana was strongly against this move and even though he's the head ECW writer he really had no say in the matter. The plan right now is to build Marquis up as a challenger to Lashley and the ECW Title at some point possibly Wrestlemania.

Johnson is reporting as well that Bob Holly has been injured yet again. He has nerve damage in his arm and there is no word at this time on how long he will be out.

Don't answer it dummy, it's information for the curious, it's not my fault it automatically gives a question mark, if I could make statements I would, why does there have to be so many stupid people on this thing, it's obviously not a real question, it's to INFORM, use it if you want it, if you don't then leave, der!

Answer 1

DUDE thanks for the info
it guys like you that helps the rest of us to stay informed

Answer 2

I think Michael Hayes' ways of thinking are both immature and out of touch. If you didn't already know this, Michael Hayes is the primary reason so many SmackDown superstars have been sent over to ECW. Yes, that is a brilliant idea! Send every single SmackDown superstar you don't like to the C show. Not only will that fill the ECW roster with more WWE alumni but you'll lose even more rising stars in the process.

Now this little firing Goldstein incident reminds me of Eric Bischoff firing Steve Austin.
"Not only do I fire you because I don't like you, I fire you through the grapevine. I'm awesome! I play favorites with talent. Now I get to do whatever I want without a legitimate supervisor/editor."

This is purely my opinion. Michael Hayes has the mindset of a 5 year old child. Putting him in the top writing position was a mistake. He makes numerous mistakes without the thought of logic and sends wrestlers he doesn't like to ECW. What a baby. Not even Vince Russo has this kind of mindset and that says something about the character of Michael Hayes.

Answer 3

you forgot ...... vince changed monty browns name so no one could search it and learn about his run in tna. what amazes me is that terkay is fired because he just got to ECW in Nov. but mack and jazz never wrestled ( although I think she wrestled at WWE vs ECW i'm not sure). THe gymini, bashams, mamaluke, and gangrel were all going nowhere fast so who cares.

Answer 4

Wow, spring cleaning-"Mcmahon Style"

Answer 5

Just great. With RAW seriously sucking, SD! was the only one I could look forward to.
Now what?

Answer 6

I know that is dumb for Jazz to leave she was a very strong diva

Answer 7

Thank you! i did not know some of this stuff!

Answer 8

I don't know how I'm suppose to answer this.

Answer 9

huh?