Backstage Update: Why Mike Knox Was Fired By WWE

News
May 2, 2010

Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE’s decision to release Mike Knox is being seen as a political move by one company source.

While he didn’t carry himself like a main eventer backstage, he had his share of supporters within the organization.

At one point, Triple H and Shawn Michaels were among those in favor of him being pushed.

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