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Taz was not released before his WWE contract expired. So, that would mean that there would not be a no compete clause right? I think, if the contract is no longer valid, and Taz did not resign with them, then there shouldn't be a no compete clause.
Note, he will still be able to use his ringname because he took a "Z" off of it to make it Taz, not the WWE's Tazz. So, the WWE does not own any of the rights to his TNA name. This means TNA can market or make merchandise with his popular ringname.
Roddy Piper Update
It seems one of our favorite men in the business, former WWE Superstar and Hall of Famer Roddy Piper was arrested for a DUI recently. He had to spend the night in jail, and is still in custody as of right now.
He could be out later today with $5,000 bail. If not bailed out, he could be in there a few more days according to reports.
He needs to get out by at least July 6, because he is set to start filming a new movie, "Opponent" on the July 7 in Connecticut.
Remember Piper, next time call a friend when you've had a little to much to drink.
Batista News
As we all know, Batista was the guest host of RAW this past week. While he was there, he was telling people he was "right on schedule." The return date the WWE wants him to come back at is Survivor Series.
The PPV is set to be in his hometown of Washington, D.C., so I am sure Batista wants to make sure he comes back then too.
He said he would be able to work out in 4-6 weeks. He feels if he rehabs right, and does everything he needs to do, then he could be better than ever.
He has been telling interviewers and fans that this is probably his last run in the WWE. He claimed a few months back that when his contract expires in the Spring of 2010 that he will probably retire.
He said that he does not want to be like others and go too long. He feels like others do go too long, and end up looking terrible. Their bodies are messed up and are unable to even bend over to pick up their kids. Batista does not want that to happen to him.
I can't say I blame him, personally. Also, if you want to leave early, it shouldn't be looked down upon, if you ask me.
Batista wants this next year to be the best he has ever had. He has already won the WWE Title, so will he win another? Not too sure, but he does want this last year to be great for him. We will have to see what he and the WWE have in store.
Kurt Angle update
As we all know Kurt Angle always opens his mouth at the wrong time. And the last time he did, he claimed he was staying in TNA. He was at a house show with TNA and said he would never work for the WWE and Vince McMahon again and wants to sign an extension with TNA.
However, despite saying this last week, he has yet to sign a deal with TNA yet.
It is believed Angle said this to get people off his back and to kill Internet reports about him leaving for the WWE.
The rumor is still out there, and all Angle did was make himself look bad here. Let us think here 411 readers.
If Angle was happy with TNA and was not planning on leaving, wouldn't he have signed some sort of deal with TNA?
His contract is up around September, which is the exact time Mr. Kennedy's and Umaga's no compete clauses expire, mind you.
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