Hot news! The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has come to terms on the release of their several superstars. Those released superstars are ECW's Stevie Richards and Colin Delaney, Raw tag team Robbie & Rory McAllister (The Highlanders), SmackDown Diva Cherry, and WWE referee Wes Adams as of August 15, 2008. WWE wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.

There is currently a lot of pressure on WWE SmackDown superstar Shelton Benjamin to step up and take advantage of his current WWE push. The WWE United States title holder has some heat with management for being a little too complacent.

The former member of World's Greatest Tag Team stable (with Charlie Haas) is said to be very comfortable with his mid-card role after already having made more money than he ever though he would. Management feels he could be a strong upper-card player if he aspires to do so and have been impressed by his matches in recent weeks.

Carlito's long term future with WWE appears to be in doubt again. While he's worked a few live events, he still has yet to debut on television on SmackDown since the draft seven weeks ago.

Once again, he has talked with friends about a release from the company. In his homeland of Puerto Rico, he can do whatever he wants and be the top singles star in the World Wrestling Council (WWC), one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions. However, business isn't too good at the moment and he'd be going from working in front of thousands of fans to a few hundred. The last time Carlito talked about departing from WWE, he had talks with the AAA promotion in Mexico about coming in as a full timer, where he could be a top heel there.

Regarding a possible jump to TNA, he has supporters there as he has worked with booker Dutch Mantel in the past not to mention that the company is looking to expand to the Hispanic audience. Should he depart from WWE, Carlito should also do well in the US independent promotions as well as the European based Nu-Wrestling Evolution (NWE) featuring a slew of named stars.

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With the 2008 WWE Draft Monday on Raw, not one SmackDown Superstar is safe. How will the Draft shake up Friday nights? Which Superstars will be arriving, and who will be departing? And how will the change in the roster affect next Sunday's Night of Champions?

One thing is certain, if World Heavyweight Champion Edge and United States Champion Matt Hardy both remain unscathed by the Draft, they will go one-on-one Friday night, as first announced by Edge exclusively on WWE Mobile on AT&T. Will the longtime rivals head into action against each other?

On Friday's SmackDown, General Manager Vickie Guerrero took her power position to new levels. First, she interrupted MVP's VIP Lounge, informing the Ballin' Superstar he'd face ECW Champion Kane later in the night, a match he lost via count-out. Would the Franchise Playa be better suited on another brand? Or will SmackDown's highest-paid Superstar remain on Friday nights?

After Kane defeated MVP, Mark Henry attacked the Big Red Machine, flattening him with the World's Strongest Slam. It's no secret Henry has his eyes set on ECW gold, but will Kane successfully defend his title against Big Show at Night of Champions?

Also on SmackDown, United States Champion Matt Hardy faced Bam Neely, the bodyguard of his Night of Champions opponent, Chavo Guerrero. The one-man fence made an impressive singles debut, but referee Charles Robinson ejected Chavo Guerrero from ringside for interference. Will Hardy continue his winning ways heading into Night of Champions? What role will Neely play in the United States Championship match?

Later on, the GM's power trip continued, when she punished referee Robinson by forcing him to face The Great Khali. Khali brutally leveled Robinson with a Vise Grip. Will Khali continue to dominate Friday nights or will he be drafted?

The vindictive General Manager stacked the deck one final time on Friday night when she named her fiancé guest referee in a match between Chavo Guerrero and Batista. With Edge's help, Vickie Guerrero's nephew picked up the win by count-out over The Animal.

Have Chavo Guerrero and Edge gained the momentum they need before their title matches against Hardy and Batista at Night of Champions? Will Edge's best man be boasting gold around his waist as he stands up for the groom in three weeks?

Also on SmackDown, Jesse & Festus faced Deuce & Domino. The duo hasn't exactly been "all about cool" lately, as their friendship took a turn for the worse. Is this the end of Deuce & Domino? Can their friendship be saved? Will the Draft break up the fabulous '50s friends?

One-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Miz, met one of his Night of Champions opponents, Finlay, on SmackDown. The Miz's tag partner, John Morrison, offered his commentary during the match, but eventually got caught up with Hornswoggle, which distracted The Miz and led to a victory for Finlay. Will Irish eyes smile at Night of Champions or will Miz & Morrison once again retain their tag gold? Will either duo be broken up by Monday's Draft?

Finally, ECW Diva Layla met Michelle McCool in Divas action. The All-American Girl picked up the win as Divas Championship contender, Natalya, looked on. Who will catch Vickie Guerrero's eye and a chance to face Natalya? Will any of the Divas in contention for the Championship be affected by Monday's Draft?

To find out the answers to these questions and more, don't miss Monday's special three-hour Raw featuring the live 2008 WWE Draft, beginning at 8/7 CT. Tune in to Friday Night SmackDown at 8/7 CT only on The CW Network. Night of Champions is next Sunday at 8/7 CT, live, only on pay-per-view.

Taken from: wwe.com