WWE Releases Gene Snitsky

Another superstar has been released, this time from the WWE Raw roster, as WWE released Gene Snitsky (Eugene Alan (Gene) Snisky) on 12/11/08. Snitsky debuted with WWE back in September of 2004. Snitsky was part of the WWE Raw roster for some time as well as ECW, and was heavily involved in the "Lita's baby" storyline where he feuded with Kane and eventually caused Lita to have a miscarriage of Kane's baby. His famous line used to be "it wasn't my fault!" Snitsky had PPV matchups involving Kane, Undertaker and Heidenreich. At Taboo Tuesday he used a steel chair to crush Kane's larynx, forcing Kane to leave WWE for a bit.

In 2007, Snitsky headed over to ECW to continue with the gimmick of a shaven-head psychopath, scaring opponents and divas alike backstage. Snitsky made a return to WWE Raw again after being drafted in the 2008 WWE Draft. This time Snitsky contined with his more sinister role, as he looked to extract pain on all opponents. Snitsky soon served mainly as a larger superstar for others to beat en route to win streaks, title shots and title defenses. Jokes were often made about the condition of Snitsky's teeth, which were dirty and yellowish in color.

Official statement from WWE.com on Snitsky's release:

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Gene Snitsky as of today, December 11. WWE wishes Gene the best in all future endeavors.

It seems as if the recent move to bring Mike Knox onto the WWE Raw TV show, made Knox a replacement for Snitsky. Knox has had a role so far as an intimidator, eerily staring down superstars and divas with no words, then attacking some at random points. Snitsky's character used to prey upon superstars and delight in their pain. Best wishes to Gene Snitsky in whatever future endeavors he pursues.