WWE News: MVP says he requested a release from his WWE contract

Former WWE wrestler MVP (a/k/a Hassan Hamin Assad) stated that he asked for his release. "No need for alarm," MVP wrote. "I did not get fired. I asked for and received my release. I felt it was time to go international and freshen things up.

"They're not screwing me this time. They're actually doing right by me. They've honored my request." When asked if international could mean working for New Japan, MVP wrote, "Perhaps." To read more, visit Twitter.com/the305MVP.

Powell's POV: MVP has spoken about his desire to have a match with Masa Chono in Japan, so perhaps that's something that will happen. It's also possible that he's playing this wisely and using Japan as potential leverage for negotiations with TNA. It's just a shame that WWE didn't do more with his great heel gimmick.