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Multiple sources believe that Ken Kennedy's release from World Wrestling Entertainment was a decision made by Vince McMahon after Kennedy came close to injuring WWE champion Randy Orton during a 10 man tag that closed out last Monday's Raw.

During the bout, Kennedy nailed a back suplex that dropped Orton dangerously on the collar bone he broke several years back. Orton immediately began pounding the mat in anger. During the finishing sequence of the bout, Orton grabbed Kennedy and snapped him down hard with a RKO, which led to Kennedy grabbing at his wrist after hitting the mat.

The belief among many was that Orton had complained about Kennedy's work. Vince McMahon agreed and it was seen as a "last strike" on Kennedy, who had spent a good part of his tenure out with injuries and suspensions. I was told the decision was one made by McMahon himself, but it also shows the level of stroke Orton now has within the company as Manu was let go after Orton voiced his concerns about his work and attitude as well.

WWE had high hopes for Kennedy as a performer and they wanted him to get over as a star. They never would have planned to book him into a storyline where he would have been revealed to be Vince McMahon's illegitimate son and eventual McMahon family member if they didn't intend for him to get over. His Wellness suspension killed that. They never would have had Kennedy go over at Wrestlemania 23 in the Money in the Bank match if they didn't plan WWE title run for him on the Smackdown brand. Injuries curtailed that. They never would have showcased him in the Behind Enemy Lines film if they didn't have faith in him. In the end, whether it was bad luck or bad karma for some of the things Kennedy said publicly, things never worked out and never clicked. Monday was just the latest example of that.

Kennedy has gone public noting that he is "100% healthy" to get the word out that he wasn't released because of any injuries. I've been told he is "furious" about the reports of his injury, which we noted was not expected to keep him out of the ring. In speaking out regarding the injury, however, Kennedy brings silent credence to the Orton situation.

As irony has it, all of the Raw promos running on the USA Network are promoting Kennedy since they were produced and put into rotation before Kennedy's release.

For those are asking about TNA, I am under the impression that there's some sort of interest but Kennedy wouldn't be able to work there until September without waiving his 90 day no compete with WWE.