Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 1:48 AM EST

As reported yesterday, Orlando Jordan was issued his release from World Wrestling Entertainment this week. According to reports, this release was not a shock as many within the company were expecting it given the situation that took place at the SmackDown tapings this past Tuesday in Bakersfield, California.

Based on what is known, Jordan was originally scheduled to face Tatanka at the SmackDown tapings, but was pulled out of a pre-show meeting and sent away from the arena by WWE officials. Reports stated this took place due to WWE officials, including Vince McMahon, becoming extremely upset with Jordan bringing an unauthorized person with him on the road and backstage at events as well.

Jordan made his official WWE debut back in August of 2004 where he was introduced as JBL's "Chief of Staff" in a stable that also included The Basham Brothers. Jordan went on to hold the WWE United States Title and was reportedly close to being involved in a previously planned "bisexual" angle that was to involving former TNA star Trinity and a male friend of Jordan's who had no previous wrestling background. That storyline didn't end up taking place and the latest talking involving Jordan was to move him over to the new ECW brand. However, his release has killed all rumors now.

Credit: Mike Johnson @ PWInsider.com