Hart's WWE Firing, Astin Note, Lilian, & More News

There is not much more to report on WWE firing Teddy Hart other than it was apparently due to a disagreement between him and company management. The only real surprise in the situation is that he lasted as long as he did. As we have reported here several times, Hart was scheduled to be brought up to the main WWE roster next month.

The former personal physician of the late Chris Benoit, Dr. Phil Astin III, filed for bankruptcy yesterday. Astin went broke largely due to mounting legal bills following him after being indicted after the Benoit family tragedy.

WWE RAW ring announcer Lilian Garcia will be signing autographs at Best Buy on October 19th in Hialeah, Florida at 6 PM Eastern.

Academy Award winner and Hollywood superstar Nicolas Cage is currently in negotiations to star in a movie about the pro wrestling industry, currently titled "The Wrestler." Here's a synopsis of the project from the Entertainment Trade Journal: "The movie tells the story of Randy ”The Ram” Robinson, a 1980s-era pro wrestler who has become a burnt-out shell of his former self. After he has a heart attack during a small-time match, a doctor tells him he could die if he fights again. He moves in with an aging stripper and takes a job at a deli, but then decides he can't pass"