WWE Sends Information Regarding WWE Network BETA For International Users

WWE recently issued the following WWE Network BETA information for international users:

"Great news! WWE Network will soon be available internationally, and you've been selected to participate in the test program to provide us feedback. But you'll have to hurry! This test program is limited to the first 2,000 respondents only.

You will get FREE access to all that WWE Network has to offer including:

Every WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-view event

24/7 programming

More than 2,000 hours of on-demand content, uncut and uncensored

And much, much, more!

It's simple and FREE. Click here to login with your WWE.com account. This will entitle you to free access to WWE Network through August 4.

For this test program, you can watch WWE Network from your computer, or download the WWE app on your Apple or Android mobile device.

By redeeming your free access to WWE Network you are participating in our test program for which you agree to complete an evaluation form to provide feedback on your experience with WWE Network before August 4th. This brief evaluation will take less than 10 minutes to complete."

Vince McMahon Orders Eight-Figures In Budget Cuts, More Talents To Be Released

Word going around is that Vince McMahon has ordered major cutbacks across the board in WWE, far beyond the cuts that have taken place so far.

The dollar figure floating around that McMahon would like to slice off of the current budget is said to be into the eight figures, meaning tens-of-millions of dollars.

The motivation for the cuts is to offset the losses involved in starting up the WWE Network, as well as offsetting the amount involved in the new television deal, as the company had promised a significantly larger number prior to finalizing their current deal.

Brodus Clay Shares His Thoughts On John Cena

Recently released WWE Superstar Brodus Clay was a guest on The Roman Show and talked about what it was like working with John Cena:

“He is a pro. He comes to work everyday,” he said. "He is straight forward and tells you exactly what it is. One of my things was I didn’t get to work a match with him. I would have dropped the weight I did and keep the muscle I have."

"He is a great leader in terms of he talks it; he walks it. He is the face of the WWE and likely so. He (Cena) gave us all an opportunity to train and have the same training regiment. The training of the NBA and NFL with Olympic lifts for maintenance, for power, better cardiovascular. He was on the forefront. He gave guys an opportunity.”

WWE Surveys Fans About Week-Long Network Programming (Savage, Punk & Sting)

Sponsored Links WWE sent out another Fan Council survey on Thursday, asking fans which 
Superstars they want to see have week-long programming on the WWE Network and what type of WWE fan watches certain WWE Network shows:

You will see a list of Superstars that may be featured in special week-long programming on the WWE Network. The week would include programming that highlights the Superstar's favorite matches, promos, rivalries, catch-phrases and greatest WrestleMania moments. Please rate your interested in watching week-long special programming featuring each of the following Superstars.

• The Kaliq
• Sting
• Stone Cold Steve Austin
• The Rock
• John Cena 
• Christian
• Cm Punk
• Andre the Giant
• The Hardy Boys
• The Big Show
• Hulk Hogan
• Lex Luger
• The Authority 
• Randy "Macho man" Savage
• Alberto Del Rio

For each of the following WWE Network shows, please rate who watches the show in your household

• Old School Raw
• WWE , WCW , ECW , PPV'S and Classic Matches
• Legends House
• WWE Countdown
• Replays of Recent Raw and Smack Down
• Wrestle Mania Rewind
• Legends of Wrestling
• Replays of Total Divas
• Raw Pre-shows
• Current 2014 live pay-per-view
• Beyond the Ring

For each of the following WWE Network shows, please rate the type of fan who watches the show in your household (Hard-core, passionate fans, Moderate fans, casual fans, Occasional, less interested fans, No one watches this show in my household)

• WWE Countdown
• Legends' House
• Replays of Total Divas
• Legends of Wrestling
• Raw Pre shows
• Current 2014 live pay-per-views
• WWE, WCW, ECW pay-per-views and classic matches
• WrestleMania Rewind
• Beyond The Ring
• Old School Raw
• Replays of recent Raw and SmackDown shows

Jinder Mahal Comments On His Release From WWE

Former WWE Superstar Jinder Mahal, who was officially let go from the company earlier today, posted the following comments on his official Twitter account regarding his release:

Former WWE Star Says Kofi Kingston Should've Been Fired; Bourne On His Release

- Former WWE Superstar Trent Baretta, who went on the record when he was released from the company as saying, "Now that I'm fired, I can finally sat it: Kofi Kingston is an asshole," is back on Twitter with another anti-Kingston comment. Baretta tweeted the following after today's WWE releases:



- Speaking of today's releases, Evan Bourne, who was one of the eleven talents released today, tweeted the following about his release:

Jeff Jarrett Teases Released WWE Stars May End Up In Global Force Wrestling

Following today's WWE releases, Global Force Wrestling (GFW) founder Jeff Jarrett tweeted the following:

Brodus Clay & Curt Hawkins Comment On Being Released From WWE

- Brodus Clay posted the following tweets today regarding his WWE release:



- Curt Hawkins tweeted out these messages following his release:

WWE Takes Another Jab At CM Punk, Notes On WWE Tryout Camp This Week

- WWE is holding a tryout camp for potential future Divas at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week. The word going around is that most of the women trying out are models that have been specifically recruited, and are not experienced female wrestlers.

- WWE recently pinned an article regarding Superstars who quit to the official Facebook page of CM Punk. In the latest subtle social media jab, WWE has used Punk's Facebook page to promote an article regarding Superstars who "sold out." The title of the post reads, "SUPERSTARS WHO SOLD OUT and broke our hearts in the process!!!!"

Update On WWE's Sting DVD, Promo For Kevin Hart As RAW Guest Host (Video)

- The WWE-produced DVD and Blu-ray on the career of Sting is now available for pre-order at Amazon.com. The set is scheduled for a September 23rd release.

- The following is a promo for Kevin Hart as the celebrity guest host of next week's RAW in Cleveland, Ohio:

Video: Triple H Talks About Daniel Bryan Being Stripped Of The WWE Championship

Triple H sat down with Michael Cole once again this week for their weekly interview for WWE.com. This week, the main topic of discussion was Daniel Bryan being stripped of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship on RAW and a new champion being crowned at Money in the Bank.

Cole asked Triple H why he's been gloating and laughing a lot this week. Triple H said he's so happy because he's excited to finally give the WWE Universe what they deserve: a fighting champion. The uncertainty regarding Daniel Bryan's ability to compete went on for too long and its now time for concrete results. WWE fans will finally get what they deserve.

Cole brought up Triple H's own injury history, including the quad tear back in 2001 that kept him out of action for almost a year. He asked Triple H, how is this different than Bryan's situation? Triple H said " its different because he wasn't WWE Champion when he tore his quad. If he had been champion, he would have been man enough to hand over the belt and walk away. He came back, won the Royal Rumble and won the gold back at WrestleMania - something Bryan has the option of doing."

Triple H then switched things around on Cole, asking him what he would have done if he was WWE COO. Cole said he'd follow the rules and if the champion can't defend the title for 30 days, he can't be champion anymore. Triple H pressed Cole about what he'd do if Bryan refused to surrender the title. Triple H told Cole he would do what was right and ole agreed that he would strip Bryan of the title.

When Daniel Bryan returns from injury, will he get a rematch? Triple H said it depends on a lot of "ifs." He would consider him for an opportunity, but it depends on a lot of circumstances.

Cole finds it funny that Triple H and Stephanie have been in such great moods lately, despite Batista quitting, one of the most popular acts in WWE breaking up (The Shield), Brad Maddox being removed as RAW General Manager, etc. Triple H says that Cole is the kind of person who worries over things he has no control over. The WWE World Heavyweight championship being decided in a Money in the Bank ladder match is a reason to be happy. It's not often that he can guarantee that history will be made at a specific moment, but that will happen later this month.

Triple H ended the interview assuring Cole that WWE has never been in better hands.