Dean Malenko quits job as WWE producer

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Source: f4wonline.com

Longtime WWE producer Dean Malenko has quit the company.

Sports Illustrated reported on Thursday night that Malenko has quit WWE. Their report has been confirmed by our Dave Meltzer.

The 58-year-old Malenko (real name Dean Simon) is part of a famed wrestling family that includes his father, Boris, and brother, Joe. He held many secondary and Tag Team titles in his 20+ year career during runs in the WWF, WCW, and ECW.

Malenko began working behind the scenes with WWE after his retirement from in-ring competition in 2001.

Former WWE producer Arn Anderson also departed the company this year, with him reportedly being fired in February due to Alicia Fox wrestling while intoxicated at a house show.

Abyss, Sonjay Dutt, Shawn Daivari, and Shane "Hurricane" Helms are among those who have been hired by WWE in behind-the-scenes positions recently. Bruce Prichard and Jeff Jarrett have also joined the creative team.

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update:

The day after it was revealed that he quit WWE, Dean Malenko was confirmed for Starrcast II.

Starrcast announced today that Malenko will be appearing at their convention next month: "This Superstarr is known as The Man of a 1000 holds!! He’s held championships all over the world... #Starrcast II is proud to welcome DEAN MALENKO to Las Vegas, Memorial Day Weekend! Appearing Friday 1-4pm at Caesars Palace Meet & Greets on sale now."

Sports Illustrated reported on Thursday night that Malenko had quit WWE. Their report was confirmed by our Dave Meltzer.

Malenko worked as a producer for WWE, joining the company in a behind-the-scenes role after retiring from in-ring competition in 2001.

Arn Anderson, fellow Four Horsemen member and former WWE producer, will also be appearing at Starrcast. Anderson was fired from WWE in February.

Starrcast is taking place in Las Vegas from May 23-26, with AEW Double or Nothing being held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25.

[Bob-O]

Former WWE producer Arn Anderson also departed the company this year, with him reportedly being fired in February due to Alicia Fox wrestling while intoxicated at a house show.

Hahahahaha!

Not for letting just ANYONE wrestle intoxicated... you get fired for letting ALICIA FOX wrestle intoxicated. Probably safer than Nia in the ring sober, which I'm sure is what ol Double A was thinking too, but I understand.