Jerry Lawler reveals why WWE pulled him from pre-shows
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler made an appearance on Sports56 in Memphis this weekend and was asked about being pulled from all RAW and Smackdown Live pre-shows going forward by WWE.
According to a recap by PWInsider.com, Lawler stated that the call was made by WWE’s Kevin Dunn and that having Lawler’s salary absorbed on the pre-shows was become expensive to produce.
Lawler revealed he remains under contract with WWE into January and that they will discuss a new deal. He added that Vince McMahon called him the next day to let him know he wasn’t done with WWE and that he was given a job for life with the company as the Hall of Fame Master of Ceremonies.
Former managing lead writer on his WWE departure
Former WWE managing lead writer of RAW and Smackdown Live Tom Casiello took to Twitter to address reports this weekend about his departure from WWE.
Wait… I’m actually a thing on the dirt sheets now? LOL!!!!
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
What “more” on the story,or me,is there? They eliminated my position. I said,”ok”. They save money & I move on to next thing. NEWSWORTHY. https://t.co/d5sJxW1Zh9
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
I’m sure there will now be lots of stupidity floating around. So here’s my only statement on this, and you can print it, and then I’m…
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
…not entertaining this anymore. I think the McMahons, despite all their eccentricities and quirks, are AWESOME. I loved working with them.
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
You won’t find one bad story about me in six years. Well, I did fall asleep in a production meeting once. But whatever. We all got along.
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
I got along great with talent. The writers are like BROTHERS to me. It was sad, but I walked out with my head held high, and I’m seeing…
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
…them for dinner next week. There’s no scandal or drama. I worked with amazing people who produce almost 600 hours of original television
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
EVERY YEAR. Think about that. That’s ASTOUNDING. We created a lot of great shit while I was there. Proud of my time there, and now it’s…
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
…on to the next thing. There. There’s your news story. I know, it’s thrilling. Heart-stopping even. 😛
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016
(Oh, and PS: I’m not doing any podcasts. So we can shut that shit down right now.)
— Tom Casiello (@tommiecas) December 10, 2016