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WWE News: Elijah Burke issues cryptic statement following WWE release Nov 11, 2008 - 10:40:00 AM
Elijah Burke posted the following statement on his official website theelijahexpress.com after WWE announced roster cuts yesterday that included Burke.
"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!"
Either he thinks he will be back shortly in WWE, or he already has on offer
on the table from somewhere else ...
The Shining Wizard
11 Nov 2008, 12:14
Yeah, maybe he got a job as a Bible Teacher or something...
Eric Gall
11 Nov 2008, 12:30
The E continuing to drop the ball. They could've done so much with Burke.
Apparently the only black wrestlers they're interested in much just
reinforces stereotypes like Cryme Time and "What's Up" K-Kwik, R-Truth or
whatever he's called this time. Why not get behind a great wrestler like
Benjamin and let him do his thing?
Burke was well-rounded. He's a good wrestler, is very creative, and has a
unique take on his own character. What's not to like? I guess "The Black
Pope" was something Creative didn't create, therefore, they had "nothing
for him" and he got "future endeavored."
chris
11 Nov 2008, 13:18
it sounds to me like elijah burkes release is actually just the beginning
of a new storyline for him
The Shining Wizard
11 Nov 2008, 13:20
"it sounds to me like elijah burkes release is actually just the beginning
of a new storyline for him"
... or perhaps that's what it seems like, to him. :P
chris
11 Nov 2008, 14:42
that could be the case also wizard, maybe im just reading too much into
Stephanie Mcmahons wiping the slate clean remark on raw last night
psac
12 Nov 2008, 09:27
If anything, Burke has the one thing that Shleton Benjamin may be lacking a
bit -- charisma. The guy is a great talker, they should have tried him out
in one of the big two brands.
(ps -- I'm a big Shelton fan.)
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