Elijah Burke Alludes To WWE Firing, Lesnar/Couture, Palumbo, SD!, More

? Elijah Burke, who was released from WWE today, posted a blog on his official website (www.TheElijahExpress.com) apparently noting his departure from the company. Here is Burke's message: IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM POPE~ SUBMITTED BY ELIJAH ON MON, 11/10/2008 – 00:00 My time is at hand. Do not weep, nor mourn, for I am gone but 4(up) a while. Hold on to that which I gave you, share it in laughter with those around you. For I have landed but for a brief refueling, for the course YOUR Pope takes is far far away. Your Pope smiles as he writes this knowing that peace is filled within, to all within the Congregation, NOW the true test begin! And remember, MY COMEBACK SHALL BE GREATER THAN MY SETBACK!~ The Pope Has Spoken!

? In case you don't know, recently released WWE star Chuck Palumbo has an official website for his custom Hot Rod Choppers company. You can keep up with him at www.ChuckPalumbo.com.

? WWE will tape the next TWO editions of SmackDown tomorrow in the same building as RAW tonight.

? WWE Diva Nikki Bella, who was introduced as Brie's twin sister this Friday on SmackDown, has opened a page on the WWE Universe site and posted a blog encouraging people to "live green."

? UFC Countdown" to UFC 91: "Couture vs. Lesnar'" will debut on Spike TV tonight (Monday, November 10) at 11 p.m. ET to promote the "biggest fight in UFC history" this upcoming weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 15. Here's the official show preview from UFC.com: "Go behind the scenes as 3-time UFC? Heavyweight Champ Randy 'The Natural' Couture and wrestling powerhouse Brock Lesnar prepare for the biggest fight in mixed martial arts history! Can the legend prevail? Or will a new hero rise?"