3 More WWE Superstars Released

This past week saw the release of several superstars including Super Crazy, Paul London and Chuck Palumbo. Today World Wrestling Entertainment released three more of its superstars. Two of them came from ECW while one from Smackdown's roster.

From WWE.com:

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Kenny Dykstra and ECW's Elijah Burke and Lena Yada as of Nov. 10, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all future endeavors.

Might not be many suprises with these, although Burke had been competing at a championship level in ECW, but had disappeared off the show recently. Dykstra was involved in recent Smackdown stories, mainly bragging he was the top star of the show. Dykstra was moved over to Smackdown via the draft in 2008, and had matches with the likes of Chuck Palumbo mostly. He had a marquee match against Triple H, and also was packed up and moved out by Jesse & Festus, as Smackdown moved to MyNetworkTV. Dykstra is also well known for being part of the Spirit Squad, who at one time on Raw held the tag team champions.

As for Lena Yada, she was a runner up to Eve Torres in the WWE Divas search, and mostly worked as a backstage correspondent/reporter for ECW. She was a part of the 16-diva tag match on Raw's 800th episode, but not really involved in the wrestling action.

WWE Characters the Blog wishes all 3 success in their future careers, even if they choose to cross the line to the other pro wrestling league.

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ECW Recap 02.12.08

ECW Recap from Houston, TX:

ECW opened with footage from last week's challenge by CM Punk to Chavo for the ECW title. Chavo said Punk would have to wait til No Way Out, but the two would fight in the first ever Gulf of Mexico match. CM Punk was able to escape Chavo's clutches and hit the GTS on him to knock him into the Gulf, winning the match.

Chavo came to the ring wearing his ECW belt to start the show. After match footage from the Gulf of Mexico match was shown with divers having to rescue Chavo. Chavo exclaimed "Im still champion" but looked upset and just a bit hurt.

In the ring, Chavo told the crowd thanks to being thrown into the water by Punk, he now has a sinus infection. Chavo said he was also stung by a jellyfish in the water. Chavo said he's a fighter and so he will defend the ECW title tonight against CM Punk. All of a sudden, ECW GM, Armando Estrada came down to the ring. Estrada talked about Punk disrespecting Chavo by attacking him. Estrada said he wouldn't allow a title defense tonight. Estrada then scheduled a tune-up match for Punk tonight against Mark Henry.

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Promo ad shown for Wrestlemania XXIV which is just 47 days away.

Footage shown from last week's Joey Styles interview with Stevie Richards who said he would be returning from his surgery to compete again, this week.

Rory Fox vs. Stevie Richards

Richards forced his opponent to the ropes, but Fox broke the hold and gained a bit of momentum. Richards was able to escape him in the corner and kicked him in the face down on the mat. Richards delivered a huge kick to his opponents face, then whipped him to the corner for a clothesline. After, Richards used the Stevie-T to finish him off.

Winner: Stevie Richards wins via pinfall.

Highlights shown of Mark Henry dominating various opponents in the ring. Styles reminded fans of the main even with Punk taking on Henry.

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Kelly Kelly vs. Layla

Kelly had Layla down in a headlock early, but Layla reversed it to put Kelly into a headscissors. Layla choked Kell around the neck with her legs. Lena Yada was at ringside to watch Layla. Kelly managed to kncok Layla to the mat and jump off the ropes to clothesline Layla. Layla regained control and threw Kelly across the ring, then choked her near the ropes.

Layla used a series of legdrops on Kelly's arm, then targeted it by pulling on Kelly's arm. Kelly elbowed her way out, but Layla clotheslined her right down, then started stomping on Kelly's arm. Layla went for a suplex, but Kelly reversed to suplex Layla. Kelly jumped off the ropes to splash onto Layla then tried for the pin. Layla kicked out, so Kelly used a second finisher move by putting her leg on the back of Layla's head, then slamming her face first for a pin.

Winner: Kelly Kelly wins via pinfall over Layla.

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Mike Knox vs. Kofi Kingston

Kofi's first match against a non-amateur with Mike Knox. Kofi was able to use quickness to elude Knox in the corner, and avoid a boot to the face. Kingston tried to run at Knox off the ropes but was knocked down. Kofi was able to do a flip move wit his feet to toss Knox onto the mat. Knox grabbed Kofi at one point and tripped him face first into the turnbuckle. Knox began to beat Kofi around the ring. Knox kept Kofi down in a headlock for a while til Kingston escaped and tossed him to the ropes. Kingston used a standing dropkick and a buzzsaw like kick to Knox' head to finish him off.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over Mike Knox.

Styles and Tazz ran down the lineup of matches scheduled for No Way Out including Mysterio vs Edge, and Punk vs Guerrero.

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Tommy Dreamer vs. John Morrison

Morrison came to the ring accompanied by fellow tag champ, The Miz. Prior to the match Morrison and Miz bragged on the mic about being chick magnets and the tag champs. Dreamer came to the ring with his new pal, Colin Delaney.

Dreamer took control early on as he slammed Morrison back then clotheslined him over the top ropes. Outside the ring Miz helped Morrison regain control to beat up Dreamer. Morrison brought him back in the ring to kick and then put into a submission hold on the mat. Miz provided some distraction by climbing on the apron when Dreamer was down. Dreamer managed to land several moves and kicked Dreamer from off the ropes. Despite Morrison seeming to have the upperhand, Dreamer managed to get in a DDT and then pinfall on him.

After the win, Miz entered the ring to knock down Dreamer and Delaney. Miz tossed Dreamer out of the ring, then he and Morrison proceeded to beat the crap out of Delaney in the ring.

Winner: Tommy Dreamer wins via pinfall over John Morrison.

Backstage Mark Henry yelled at a WWE staff member about the upcoming match before he started to walk off for the ring.

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CM Punk vs. Mark Henry

Chavo Guerrero came out prior to the contest to watch the match from ringside. Punk went on the offensive early but when he jumped at Henry off the ropes, the massive Silverback just knocked him to the mat. Henry continued to maul Punk and tossed him out of the ring. Henry picked up Punk in a bearhug then rammed him against the ringpost.

It was when Henry refuse to break a choke hold on Punk that the referee awarded the match to Punk for the DQ. Chavo got into the ring afterwards to try to attack Punk, but CM gave Chavo the GTS.

Winner: CM Punk wins due to disqualification of Mark Henry.

ECW Recap 02.06.08

ECW Recap from Corpus Christi:

Tuesday night's ECW on Sci-Fi involved a divas match, the start of a new feud, an announcement of a superstar's return, and a first of its kind WWE match. Here are the results from Tuesday's show on Sci Fi.

Tommy Dreamer vs. John Morrison

Amateur wrestler Colin Delaney was at ringside to cheer on his new friend Dreamer, while The Miz was ringside to encourage his tag team partner, Morrison. The Miz went after Delaney outside the ring which caused distraction for Dreamer. Morrison took advantage to capture the pinfall victory over Dreamer.

John Morrison wins via pinfall over Tommy Dreamer.

James Curtis vs. Kofi Kingston

Kingston continued his impressive run in the ECW, by winning his third straight match via pinfall. Just before the match, it was announced by Stevie Richards he will be returning to action on ECW next week.

Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over James Curtis.

Kelly Kelly & Michelle McCool vs. Layla & Victoria

Kelly seemed to have formed a great tag team with fellow blonde diva, Michelle McCool. However, Victoria and Layla had the help of new diva Lena Yada. Lena came to the ringside and tripped up Kelly during the match. Victoria was able to score the pinfall victory.

Layla & Victoria win via pinfall over Kelly Kelly & Michelle McCool.

CM Punk vs. Chavo Guerrero
Gulf of Mexico Match

In a first for ECW and WWE history, the two wrestlers squared off in a very unique match in Texas. The object here was to be the first wrestler to dunk your opponent in the Gulf waters outside of the arena. The match started in the American Bank Center arena, then eventually moved outside to the waterside area. Punk was able to survive an attack by the champion and eventually hit him with the GTS, sending Chavo into the Gulf of Mexico's waters.

Also on ECW's show, Punk was granted a title shot against Chavo at No Way Out. Check out WWE.com for exclusive footage of this match and after-match footage of Chavo being rescued from the Gulf waters.

Winner: CM Punk wins over Chavo Guerrero by knocking him into the Gulf of Mexico first.

New WWE Diva, Lena Yada

We all know that being a runner-up in the WWE diva search doesn't mean you've lost, and you still have a shot to be a part of the show. Former search "losers" included Maria and Candice Michelle, and both are enjoying success now as WWE Divas. A runner up in the 2007 WWE Diva Search, Lena Yada, is now working with WWE. WWE hired her for now as the Smackdown reporter backstage, and she may move on to wrestling at some point. Lena appeared on last Friday's Smackdown show as she interviewed Chavo Guerrero about his recent return and actions.

According to WWE.com, Lena is 28 years of age and hails from Honolulu, Hawaii. She's a former Miss Hawaiian Tropic model, and also had a bit of a role in I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry. Her self-proclaimed nickname is "Asian sensation" and she admits to the fact sometimes she just wants to stay home with a beer and pizza. As for her choice in men, he has to be tall first and foremost. She also wants a guy who is comfortable in all sorts of situations and willing to try new things.

Check out WWE.com for a pictorial of the latest diva, Lena.

Also see this unconfirmed Myspace page of Lena. It features several pictures of her from Hooters, bikini modeling and more!

See a Lena Yada fansite here.

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More WWE Diva info:

WWE Divas List
WWE Divas on Myspace
WWE Diva Anastacia
WWE Diva Ashley Massaro
WWE Diva Beth Phoenix
WWE Diva Candice Michelle
WWE Diva Cherry
WWE Diva Eve Torres
WWE Diva Kelly Kelly