Triple H Almost Fired WWE Hall of Famer for Breaking Company’s Rules

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D-von was announced to be at the show during his tag team partner Bully Ray's match against Matt Cardona but was pulled out of the event after WWE denied him permission.

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The Chief Content Officer reportedly told the WWE veteran that he will be fired from the company if he attended the show.

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The Hall of Famer decided not to appear at the event after he was threatened to get released from his current WWE contract.

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Triple H Almost Fired WWE Hall of Famer for Breaking Company’s Rules

D-von was announced to be at the show during his tag team partner Bully Ray's match against Matt Cardona but was pulled out of the event after WWE denied him permission.

The Chief Content Officer reportedly told the WWE veteran that he will be fired from the company if he attended the show.

The Hall of Famer decided not to appear at the event after he was threatened to get released from his current WWE contract.

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