I've heard rumors today that he has been released, but as of now, they appear to be just rumors.

Eh... it's only Rhyno, but if he's released, I think that would be too extreme. They can't punish him by forcing him into Heat suty, since that's where he is every week.

They'll probably get rid of him after the ECW show if anything at all.

TNA fans got to be foaming at the mouth. I really can't think of anyone (that TNA would have the ability to get) that would appear to be such a good fit for TNA.

I agree. Monty Brown vs. Rhino.

Yeah, but then the lights could go out and he Monty would have to face Masked Mideon again.

Not to totally get off the subject, but he would be perfect for TNA. He can get over with a crowd, regardless of shaky booking. He's a decent wrestler, and young enough to be around a while ( unlike most of their roster)

Yeah, but if he's booked as a heel, you just know Jarrett will turn him face for no reason, and Rhyno is only good as a heel. His face run(s) in WWE have been unspectacular.

He could actually get over huge as a face for a while. He did in ECW. Beat Jarrett then turn heel.

I'd say make Rhyno the NWA Champion and then have him only agree to defend the title once a month! The fans will hate him, it will be great! :P







Oh, Jarrett already does that. Nevermind.

That's still more times than Jeff Jarrett defends the title in 2 months.

Sounds like they were looking for any reason to boot Rhyno.

Yeah, it's not exactly like they took full advantage of the time they had with him. I have still seen no legit report on his release though, so that may turn out false.

The only report I saw is from the idiot who used to post news from his article which was all stolen from Meltzer, and Meltzer hasn't said anything about Rhyno being released... yet.

Is that idiot named Steve?

I don't remember... but it's someone I trust as far as I could throw them, especially when the average weight of wrestling fans is 261.5 pounds.

Glenn something. He's on his 6th or 7th name over there. He's one of the worst posters I've ever run across with his shitty news posts.

Oh, no I got it somewhere else.

He really doesn't fool anyone... at least I got Kotz thinking I'm someone else. :P

AndI think the person used to post in the WWE Folder as Wrestling365 or something lame like that.

Malibu is the only one that even bothers to ban Glenn anymore.

Malibu is a Saved by the Bell (super) fan... it's all good. :)

I'm waiting for the final blowup between Coffey and RRR on the WWF forum other there. That's going to be quality entertainment.

yeah, Rudo is one of the few posters there that I actually like.

I like Coffey but he's growing more insane by the day.

Nothing better than hearing a MMA Mark arguing with a Always-Negative Dick.

Actually Scrooge.......RRR knows his shit IMO.

But anyway......to get back on topic.....Rhyno is in the doghouse.....

Yeah, RRR is probably the best poster in the WWF folder at TSM right now.

Meltzer is saying he has not been fired, but was sent home for a few days.

I know... but he's a Super-MMA Mark. I didn't call him stupid, did I? :P

So they'll just fire him at a later date.

Probably so.

According toPWInsider.com, World Wrestling Entertainment informed Rhyno earlier today that he was being released by the company, stemming from the post-Wrestlemania 21 incident at the Universal Sheraton in California. As reported here at InsidePulse, Rhyno broke a large flowerpot vase in the foyer of the hotel during an argument with his wife. WWE management escorted Rhyno back to his hotel room and he flew home for Los Angeles the following Monday, as opposed to staying for the Raw show.

There's no word yet if Rhyno's release will change his status for the ECW One Night Stand PPV. The WWE will utilize outside talent for the show on June 12th in New York City.

I know this sounds really stupid, but all I can picture is all of the WWE stars and management having a huge celebration in suits in the lobby of the hotel, and Rhyno standing there in his ring attire picking-up and breaking a flowered ceramic pot.

It's just funny as an image in my head.

This is bullshit!!! ... This is bullshit! ...

It feels like people have done worse in the company before and have been able to stick around. Rhyno smashes a vase at a Sheraton and they fire him?

Well, I suppose most things happen backstage and this happened in public with fans around. And because he isn't as big of a name as compared to the other names who have gotten in far worse trouble before.

He should have at least be around for the ECW PPV, even though it's very unlikely. You know, was only the last ECW Champion.

ECW was shit since 1999. Thats like Booker T celebrating being the last WCW Champion, or whoever the fuck held the AWA Championship.

You're being really generous with ECW. They had sucked since about 1996 or so. After Benoit and co. headed to WCW it was over for ECW as a workrate fed.

Random tidbit:

The last AWA Champ was Larry Zbyszko.

wwe.com is now reporting the release of Rhyno and Matt Hardy. Hey, more good talent on the indies!

Now all they need to do is release Charlie Haas, Shelton and a few cruisers and TNA is all set.