Maria had been with the company since 2004 in various roles; serving as an interviewer, manager, and active wrestler. She recently appeared on the Celebrity Apprentice and has an album coming out. She commented via Twitter regarding her release: “Alright guys let’s talk. I did not ask for my release. I was released. I am still going to kick ass in other areas!! I am excited about the future! But I am sad about never getting the Championship. I am sad about not getting the chance to go to Wrestlemania again. Passion is my Motivation! Time to Sing! Time to work for Charity! Time to Dance! Time to be Alive again! Much love to my FANS, my FAMILY, the DIVAS, and my FRIENDS! There is a bright new future when one door closes another opens! Bring on the Doors! Spanks and Kisses”
Paul Burchill had been with the company since 2002. He wrestled on all three bands, but never really caught on. He had an off and on tag team with William Regal and David Taylor. In 2005 he began using a pirate gimmick that, although slightly ammusing, was quickly dropped. He was last seen on ECW in the Fall of 2009.
Gregory "The Hurricane" Helms had been with the company since his contract was rolled over from the WCW purchase in 2001. A reliable mid-card talent, he was used regularly until suffering a severe neck injury in 2007 that kept him out of action for over a year. Upon returning he was breifly pushed on Smackdown before being moved to ECW where he revised his Hurricane gimmick. Helms was recently in hot water over a drunk in public charge. This was not his first run in with the law and certainly didn't help his case for remaining with the company.
Scott Armstrong had been a referee with WWE since 2006. The son of "Bullet" Bob Armstrong and brother to Brad, Steve, and Brian "Road Dogg" Armstrong, Scott had taken on lead officiating duties and his release comes as a bit of a suprise. Armstrong was one of two individuals to receive text messages from Chris Benoit on the morning of June 24th 2007 that first alerted the company that something was amiss with Benoit.
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