Report: Details On WWE’s Creative Changes & Why Pankowski Was Released

March 8, 2013

Eric Pankowski was released from his head creative position because of the way he dealt with others, according to PWInsider.com.

Pankowski reportedly brought a Hollywood mindset to WWE and was not willing to adapt it to a professional wrestling world. During his year on the creative team he got into several arguments with wrestlers over what would and wouldn't work on WWE television. Pankowski was not willing to listen to other ideas which turned many of his colleagues off from working with him and ultimately lead to him being removed.

Those backstage in WWE are not surprised he was released but are surprised the change was made this close to WrestleMania.

Justin is is the Executive Producer and Co-host of "Chair Shot Reality" which airs every weekend on WrestleZone. LaBar also hosts a weekly audio podcast called "Wrestling Reality" which is available for download everywhere. You can now read some of his WWE opinions on upgruv.com. He also is a producer and performer for IWC Wrestling in Pittsburgh which has been a sustained indy company with history dating back to 2001. He is also occasionally featured on NBC Sports and 120 Sports for WWE commentary. He's a former WWE columnist for Bleacher Report and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.