Breaking News: Matt Cappotelli Fired By WWE

Source: PWInsider.com

As noted earlier here on the website, referee Mickie Henson has been released from World Wrestling Entertainment. Henson has been out on medical leave from the company and has not been on TV in some time.

Matt Cappotelli has been released as well. Cappotelli won a WWE contract in Tough Enough III and was working in OVW when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. He underwent successful surgery in May of 2007 to have a tumor removed and had hoped to return to the ring.

Recently Released:
* Matt Cappotelli
* Gavin Spears
* Mike Kruel
* Kevin Thorn
* Val Venis
* Bam Neely
* D-Lo Brown
* Agent/Producer Tim White
* Referee Jimmy Korderas
* Referee Kevin Keenan
* Referee Mike Posey
* Referee Mickie Henson
* Agent/Producer Sgt. Slaughter
* Ron Simmons
* 2 of Vince McMahon's limo drivers

A number of other top officials who worked within the Stamford, CT office have also been released.