Impact having a clear out
Impact are having a bit of a clear out. One of the things they needed to do really, as I'm sure some of them are on stupid wages for what the company can actually afford and others just aren't needed. Today, it's Impact hall of famer Earl Hebner, leaving after 11 years with the company.
Pro Wrestling Sheet notes that Hebner left the company once Impact informed the referees they would be using local referees for Bound For Glory this Sunday in Ottawa.
The Impact referees were apparently also told that local referees would be used for the subsequent Impact Wrestling TV tapings, also in Ottawa.
Other refs to have left are Earls son Brian Hebner, as well as Robert King - both of which have said that they asked to be let go - and Brian Stiffler. It seems that this leaves Impact Wrestling with NO full time referees. You kinda need referees for a wrestling promotion.
Other people to leave so far in the past month:
Rockstar Spud (asked for release)
Jeff Jarrett
Robbie E.
Taryn Terrell (asked for release)
Eddie Kingston
Reno Scum - Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend
MJ Jenkins
Marshe Rockett
There's talk that James Storm will be leaving next, which isn't too surprising as his contract is meant to be up in January anyway,
By RD Sat-4-Nov-2017 13:04:20
Mid Card · 347 commentsFrom what I heard all the referees that left were because they decided to use local referees for a tad break or something.
Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door.
By Gorgrim Sat-4-Nov-2017 15:34:06
Main Event · 731 commentsAt this rate, the only one left working for the company will be Abyss!
And i've heard rumblings that James Storm will be heading back to WWE soon too...
4CW Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Triple Crown Champion 2020. 2 times Universal, 2 times Tag team and 1 Time World Heavyweight Champion.
Wrestler of the Year 2017, Champion of the Year 2017, Most Improved 2017
By eastdog Sat-4-Nov-2017 17:02:08
Jobber · 76 commentsAt this rate, the only one left working for the company will be Abyss!
And i've heard rumblings that James Storm will be heading back to WWE soon too...
Abyss will debut in WWE as Kane and Takers long lost brother that survived being aborted or something Russoriffic like that
By Ninjak_XO Sun-5-Nov-2017 23:08:44
Main Event · 977 commentsHow to piss off all your referees in one go. Tell them that none of them will be used because there's shitter local talent to be used at a fraction of the price. I'd say that they're back to being a joke, but were they ever not? Did anyone really expect anything different?
Good to see they're clearing some deadwood from the wrestlers though. But half seem to be asking for a release, which makes you wonder what is really going on. I bet there's some real high earners still there that aren't draws that should be looked at for early termination.
By RD Mon-6-Nov-2017 23:55:36
Mid Card · 347 commentsJimmy Jacobs is in.
Sami Callihan is in.
Once a man would spend a week patiently waiting if he missed a stage coach, but now he rages if he misses the first section of a revolving door.
By benjawi Wed-8-Nov-2017 19:03:48
Admin · 3,242 commentsFormer King of the Mountain Champion Bram announced this week that he has parted ways with Impact Wrestling.
By benjawi Fri-3-Nov-2017 23:05:54
Admin · 3,242 comments