WWE Stock Hits Lowest Mark In Nine Years, Hawkins & Reks 'Fired' From NXT, Jericho-Phoenix

-- On Wednesday, WWE's stock price set a new 52-week low and closed at its lowest mark since April 2003. The stock closed at $7.96 per share after setting a 52-week low of $7.95 per share. It is also the first time the stock price has closed under $8.00 per share since April 2003.

-- NXT authority figure William Regal fired both Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks on this week's NXT episode (watch here) after pitting the perennial troublemakers against each other in a match in which their jobs were at stake.

Hawkins addressed his termination on Twitter, writing, "Future Endeavored. Anybody hiring a ridiculously good looking pro wrestler with exceptional hair? Damn you #NXT."

This week's episode of NXT also features Johnny Curtis vs. Percy Watson and Kaitlyn vs. Maxine.

-- Beth Phoenix and Chris Jericho are scheduled to appear on French television show The Grand Journal this Friday to promote the evening's Raw live event in Paris, France.