Christian Quits WWE!

[lhw]

Breaking News: Christian quits WWE
Submitted by Stu Starrs on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 12:38 PM EST



Credit: WWE.com

# In a shocking announcement, the official WWE website has confirmed that SmackDown! superstar Christian has quit the company.

There's no more information at this point but more details are expected to be released soon.

[stocko]

according to 1wrestling, his contract expired a few days ago and he was unhappy so he didnt renew

wwe have let another excellent worker go to tna!

[brockandsable]

Not suprising at all, given that he had not been given a real shot at Batista's gold and his "Peep Show" seemed to be leading him nowhere. Plus with the Booker T heel turn and new US Championship, there wasn't too much he could do in that area. It was bound to happen. Edge is probably next.

[Aladdin]

Shit! You're kidding me. Stupid WWE, what a waste of talent.

[stocko]

he wrestled at the smackdown tapings so i guess he quit afterwards ;D

[lhw]

It's no great loss to me...the only time I ever liked Christian was when he was with Edge, and to a lesser degree, Gangrel. Once they gave him a mic to push his solo career, I basically stopped watched him, and tuned him out everytime he was on the screen.

[shinnstheory]

I'm with Warlock. Although I believe he is good talent, he was better when he was partnered up. The Brood was killer.

[brockandsable]

The Opera Entrance with the shower of fireworks was the bomb.

[lhw]

Agreed: the opera entrance was pretty sweet.

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More On Christian Quitting WWE
Submitted by Daniel Pena on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST



Jay Reso wrestled his final match with WWE for the time being at last night's Smackdown tapings. Smackdown was taped yesterday because of Taboo Tuesday by the way. Reso quitting WWE is very much true and not a work. One reason that led to his sudden departure is that he was given a new contract to sign one week ago as his old contract had just expired. WWE officials wanted him to sign the new contract on the spot. He refused to sign the new one. He came to work last night to do another job and then he quit. Also, WWE.com has removed his profile from the Smackdown page.

Backstage Details On Christian's WWE Departure
Submitted by Daniel Pena on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 2:34 PM EST



One reason that led to Christian's departure from WWE is because he was miserable in WWE for quite some time. He was expecting a big push upon joining Smackdown back in the summer, but it never came to fruition. When he lost to Booker T at the Great American Bash, who wasn't doing much himself at the time, that was a good sign that joining Smackdown wasn't what he thought it would be.

Christian quitting WWE is not a work or storyline, but should he ever come back to WWE, it will probably be turned into a storyline given the company's recent booking style with works and shoots. Upon seeing the terms of the new contract, Christian felt WWE should have offered him more money, but he didn't like what he saw and just quit. He has told friends that he gave WWE a chance to write him out of storylines, hence the reason for why he showed up last night at the Smackdown tapings to do another job when he probably didn't have to.

Like Chris Jericho, Christian has made and saved a good amount of money from his six year tenure with WWE, so he's able to live comfortably enough for the time being without anymore WWE checks coming it.

It should be noted that Christian lives in Florida, very close to where TNA tapes their programs. It's possible that he may be interested in a Kevin Nash-type deal where he drives up to Orlando once or twice a week to wrestle and then spend the rest of the time with his family, whereas in WWE, it's a week-to-week grind of traveling, which can be very tiring. Also, seeing how Christian's contract just expired, he wouldn't be subject to the 90-day clause like other WWE Superstars who depart prematurely. When the Dudleyz Boyz' contracts expired back in August, they were legally able to work for TNA right away.

[shinnstheory]

Smackdown = A dying breed.

[brockandsable]

Should give you an idea of how classy Christian is; even though his contract expired he still agreed to do the job on Smackdown!.

And Shinns, any Friday Night TV show would be considered a dying breed, wouldn't it?

[ChadClassic]

shinnstheory said:

Smackdown = A dying breed.

SmackDown! > Raw by 10,000

Meh, oh well. I hoped off his bandwagon when every smark in the world hopped on his bandwagon and thought he was some God.

[Spackle]

Oh hell. No more headlocks and peeps.

[Reaper]

I've liked Christian for years. Before his push. I've hated Edge for years. Before his push. The wrong man was given the spotlight, while the other man was left to become a jobber. That's injustice, but it's standard procedure in the WWE.

Anyway, I'm gutted he's left and I hope TNA or ROH contact him soon. He'll be a great champ for either company. Christian vs. Chris Danials or vs. AJ Styles would be great matches.

[Faster Pussycat!]

I bet RoH wants nothing to do with him.

And do you know how easy it is to counter Christian' finisher with Jerrett's move?

[Spackle]

They brought in Hardy. Both of them. I think RoH would jizz themselves to get Christian.

[lhw]

Speaking of Christian's professional character (second notice)...

Will Christian be at Taboo Tuesday?, Backstage RAW news, Kane's status
Submitted by Brian Cantor on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 3:48 PM EST



-- WWE confirmed today that despite his injury, Kane will be working tomorrow's Taboo Tuesday PPV. WWE is obviously confident that the voters will place him in the tag match; his in-ring work can thus be limited.

-- Christian is reportedly backstage at RAW tonight and will also - out of professional courtesy - be present at Taboo Tuesday. Many believe that WWE.com released news of his quitting to deter potential voters from checking Christian on their ballots; it remains to be seen if WWE will address the situation on tonight's RAW.

[brockandsable]

Again, class act.

[ChadClassic]

ninhorror said:

I bet RoH wants nothing to do with him.

I agree. He brings nothing to the table when it comes to wrestling. Just Headlocks, Chinlocks, Punches, Unprettier gets countered, squashed.

[Stare]

Christian > The guy in your sig as far as in-ring ability goes.

Christian is very much underrated as a wreslter and an entertainer. Basically, the WWE has let a potential top-heel go.

If anyone doesnt' think Christian was mistreated, the fact that the fans were cheering him, and the WWE kept trying to force him as a heel in their faces instead of letting it go as Cena and Austin did is enough for me.

Christian should've never lost to Booker T. Christian is better than Edge. Christian is a loss to the company.

Meh, oh well. I hoped off his bandwagon when every smark in the world hopped on his bandwagon and thought he was some God

Just wanted to quote that and point something out. You dont like a superstar because nobody else likes them, that's stupid. I dont care if every person in the world likes HBK and praises him, I still like him. I don't care if everyone in the world hates John Cena, I still like him.

Heaven forbid you have your opinion and stick to it Chad. You like Christian, everyone else starts seeing what you're talking about, so you stop liking him? Right

[ChadClassic]

Stare, I see ya point, but its not because of that reason. Its because everyone thinks Christian is the greatest thing in the world, when he's really not. Some of the guys at another message board I'm at praise him non stop and think he should be World Champion and CEO of WWE and the Messiah of earth, etc. I disgress about the Cena thing, as Cena is the most over person in the WWE. Even you admit that. Cena puts asses in seats. Christian's good for the fact that he can cut a few jokes about people cuz of his cockyness and witty sarcasm. But in the ring, he's nothing different from Orton [And I like Orton]. Just punch, headlock, chinlock, shitty finisher [Not Orton]. You really mean to tell me that the Unprettier is a good finisher? I don't think I've ever seen him even hit it and actually get a win. WWE told Christian he wasn't getting a giant push as hoped, and he should've just sucked it up and took it like a man. Paul London, Tajiri, Venis, those guys practically sold there careers away to be stepping stones for the OVW'ers, and I'm sure there fine with it. Because to quote CM Punk in some variation --

"I'm gonna do just what Shannon Moore did and buy me a Hummer"

He won't be a giant star in TNA as much as we all love it. WWE is the only home capable for Christian, and I think he made a big mistake by quitting.

I love this debate by the way. Internet Message boards > AIM Chat Room's.

[Stare]

You do speak the truth Chad, and I see where you were coming from.

I still think Christian quitting is a mistake, the guy was more over than he appeared to be. Didnt he sell more merchanidse than any other SD! superstar? I've read that at a couple of places.

Making people laugh is what got Cena over. He's nothing more than headlocks, punches, and basic moves. Then again, you dont have to do all these high flying moves to be a great wrestler.

Either way, Christian shouldnt have quit, and shouldnt go to TNA

[KillerSundin (Formerly HBK)]

WWE is slowly degrading. Letting someone like Christian just walk to TNA? This is ridiculous especially when Gene Snitsky is still with the company. WWE should make more of an effort for a person that sells the most merchandise on SD!

[soulreaper]

To anybody that is basing their opinion on Christians wrestling ability to all they've seen in the WWE... thats ridiculous as we all know that the WWE doesn't allow for wrestling ability. The matches are so scripted that anybody that really is a good wrestlers looks watered down. Hell even Angle and HBK and anybody else thats considered great in WWE is 10 times better working out of the WWE style.

[eCo]

admin said:

I've liked Christian for years. Before his push. I've hated Edge for years. Before his push. The wrong man was given the spotlight, while the other man was left to become a jobber. That's injustice, but it's standard procedure in the WWE.

Anyway, I'm gutted he's left and I hope TNA or ROH contact him soon. He'll be a great champ for either company. Christian vs. Chris Danials or vs. AJ Styles would be great matches.

I truly believe this isn't the WWE's fault. I like both Christian and Edge. I think Edge does deserve his spot, and I love his heel character. There was nothing injustice over what the WWE did. Any wrestling company with common sense would do the same thing. Seriously, I could imagine atm, thousands of 13 year old kids who think they know it all are bashing the WWE and saying how much of a "poopy head" Vince is.

It's truly easy to bash the WWE for killing Christian's push, but I think the WWE had 2 very good reasons to kill it. First reason is that nothing really benefitial would come out of Christian's push. Not fo the WWE or Christian. Names are flying in and out quickly these days. What would have happened if Christian ended up in the main event? He would probably be jobbing to the next flavor of the month. To the WWE, it would just be wasting main event space. They already have Batista, JBL, and Orton in the main event, so they really have no reason to upset that good balance.

The other reason why they probably killed his push is because of how fans were cheering him as a face. Its just the same concept with Cena, The Rock, and even Stone Cold when they were all heels. Over the fact how they were to become face, and the dyamic good guy was inevitable. I really didn't want to see Christian turn face, and that was probably the only option in the future if Christian did stay in the main event.

Bottom line is that Christian was nothing more than the flavor of the month. It truly wasn't the WWE's fault over this, and it was Christian who left. The fact that he wasn't sadisfied over the pay, just prooved that he really didn't respect the sport many of you thought he did. As for him going to RoH, TNA, and all of those other 2nd rated wrestling feds, the chances are he will not have the interest to go there because he does have enough money and if he does want money, he will more likely turn to the WWE first.