SPOILER: Vince McMahon Names a Brand New Smackdown General Manager

via ProWrestling.net‘s Jake Zimmerman:
The following is the opening segment directly from tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings that will be airing this Friday night:

The show opened with Teddy Long in the ring. He announced that Vince McMahon was in the building to give him a job evaluation. He asked if the crowd thought he should be the permanent GM. The crowd responded positively. He said this would be the best Smackdown ever. 
Booker T’s music hit and he made his return. Booker T thanked Teddy but said he would be resuming the general manager duties. Enter Vince McMahon, who said there can be only one. He asked what they have to offer. Teddy announced Curtis Axel vs. Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Title. Booker announced Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton. 
Enter Brad Maddox, who said he already thought of those matches, and announced the Smackdown return of Rob Van Dam. Big pop. Vince teased all three and announced that the new Smackdown general manager is Vickie Guerrero. Big heat and “No!” chants followed. Vickie cut a promo about how she’s back and she hates all of us. Nuclear heat.  

AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler’s Heat

“Hell hath no fury than a woman scorned.” In the WWE, that is code word for, “Don’t piss AJ Lee off.”

The “Black Widow” of the WWE struck again Monday night, causing her “former” boyfriend Dolph Ziggler t lose another match against Alberto Del Rio and placing his chances of winning the World Heavyweight Title on life support.

Lee still has a stronghold on breaking hearts and taking names in the company that has made her a superstar.
Let’s see, Daniel Bryan was “crazy” when she dated him. She “cost” him the WHC. CM Punk “dug” the crazy chick, but did not want to marry her. Kane did not know what to do with the crazy chick. Daniel Bryan tried to marry the crazy chick. John Cena had an interest in her but found out how “crazy” she was. And if you are scoring at home, she fell “crazy” in love with Dolph Ziggler and his WHC title aspirations.
Excuse me while I catch my breath, That’s plenty of frequent flier miles for anyone, regardless of how hot she looks.
Ok, getting back to the crux of this column. Everyone stay with me here.
The fact Ziggler has decided to part ways with the most evil woman in the WWE this side of Scary Sherri Martel is simple —- Shawn Michaels walked away from the association of a woman in the ring and now, the “Show Stealer” is following suit.
There is no way Ziggler can be the “hit” everyone wants him to be and the leading player the WWE wants him to be if he is connected to the WWE’s biggest female draw and one of the biggest flaws in getting over.
Randy Savage could do it with Elizabeth. Their chemistry was “real” and fans loved them both.
Eddie Gilbert could get away with it with Missy Hyatt. For any of you who are not aware of who Missy Hyatt is, google her and see what she looked like in 1985.
The point I am making is singles champions are usually more successful without the drama associated with the woman by his side. For months, Ziggler made it work with Vickie Guerrero, but the angle grew stale and fans did not like Ziggler in the role.
Lee cost John Cena the WHC Title Ladder match at TLC and then began her “whirlwind” romance with “Ziggy.”
Awww. I am sure Susan Lucci is giving her a standing ovation.
If it is predetermined by the WWE that stars like Ziggler will replace the likes of Shawn Michaels and CM Punk replaces Randy Savage, John Cena is the next Hulk Hogan and so on, they need to follow suit, realize the character strengths of the past and use those “skits” but not to a pint where they completely emulate them.
Ziggler is in the right place at the right time — right now, to be great. The recent matches with Alberto Del Rio have been nothing less than magic. Much like Michaels and Chris Jericho in years past.
I have always said wrestlers push each other for greatness and success. The angle now presented to us will move away toward Ziggler’s title chances and his dealing with the decisions he has made. This is good news for his “muscle” Big E Langston and their potential feud. And if anyone has even thought of this, it could be a reason Kaitlyn recaptures the WWE Divas Title (what’s good for the goose is good for the gander).

The WWE may have hit gold with this “breakup” and consequences of a love pairing gone bad. Like all soap operas, there are a few bumps in the script that need to be worked out before we truly know if this is an award winning performance on both sides of the script.

RVD Works Dark Main Event, Usos Comment on MITB Match, Lesnar

The Usos tweeted about their match against The Shield at Money in the Bank:
“We’d like to think our #MITB tag match was a 5 star entertaining match, with that being said..we head HOME with our heads held high..thank U”
– Brock Lesnar will be appearing on the August 5th WWE RAW from Green Bay.
– The dark main event after last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings saw Rob Van Dam, Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan defeat The Shield.
Possible Spoiler on RVD’s WWE Future, Backstage News on Big Show….

Why TNA Released Tara & Doc, Note on RVD’s Departure, More Releases?

TNA released Tara as a cost-cutting move. Regarding Doc’s release, his contract negotiations went on too long and his deal expired. Doc had been figured into creative plans with an eventual babyface turn.
Doc’s departure is being blamed on Bruce Prichard, head of Creative and Talent Relations.
Regarding Rob Van Dam’s release earlier this year, one source claimed that RVD stopped getting his phone calls returned by TNA officials.
Sources claim Tara was far and away the highest paid Knockout in TNA and the decision was made to shift that money elsewhere.
More TNA releases are expected and sources insist they will continue to change various things in the company.
Big Backstage News on Bound For Glory, Aces & 8s Spoilers, More….
Source: PWInsider

Prichard and D-Lo on Their Way Out of TNA?, More on Restructuring

TNA officials have been restructuring the company which is why several talents have been released or had their contracts expire lately. This has also led to changes and departures in the TNA offices.
Multiple sources report that TNA’s Senior VP of Programming and Talent Relations Bruce Prichard was among the office workers asked to restructure his contract. Word is that Prichard rejected that quest and he may be on his way out of the company.
The TNA agents have also been asked to change their deals to a per-night agreement. Word going around is that D-Lo Brown agreed to the per-night agreement only to be fired shortly thereafter.
Must See Christy Hemme Lingerie Pics, Top Wrestler Leaving TNA?, Hardy, More…
Source: Prowrestling.net