Post by Ginny on Aug 27, 2016 15:56:15 GMT -6
I've held off on making this announcement to give fans and other members a chance to find/get used to the new board. But now the time has come to make some changes... and making some new work assignments for the ones who remain.
Emma Rigby has been released from her contract. She's talked of returning to the BBU if she can't catch on with another FCBA stable, but she has never really gotten a fair opportunity to show the FCBA what she is capable of. We hope someone will give her a chance.
Elizabeth Olsen has requested that her contract be terminated, and it has by mutual consent. We've really enjoyed working with Liz and she's been one of - if not THE - most successful of our lighter weight fighters. Liz has big aspirations for both film and stage work and she feels that the Academy "brand" is inconsistent with the image she's hoping to portray to future employers.
We respect her wishes and are cutting all ties to her while wishing her nothing but the best.
Cat Bell has "finally seen the light" and will no longer be fighting for the Academy. We respect her years of service to the FCBA, but her attitude toward other members of the stable make it impossible to keep her on the active roster. We will officially be ending our association with Cat at the end of the year, to give her time to transition to her new career as a promoter while providing her with access to the Academy office and workout facilities. Those wishing to contact her may do so thru our main switchboard number during office hours (only).
That leaves the following six fighters active (for the time being).... other departures are still possible:
Flyweight: Lindsey Pelas (JMD eligible)
Bantam: Lindsay Lohan (JMD eligible)
Light: Blake Lively
Light: Jennifer Lawrence
Light: Jeri Ryan (JMDD eligible)
Light/Welter: Charlize Theron
Lookout has thrown down the gauntlet about "facesitting" and I will be in touch with them about a Facesit Stable War proposal involving Strahovski and Theron each taking on ALL the members of the opposing stable (7 Lookout; 6 Academy) in a series of "athletic competitions". Given the difference in size/weight between Yvonne/Charlize and some of the smaller members of the other stable, I propose that the CHALLENGED girl be the one to decide which type of "competition" she wishes to compete and (if there is any question) she will be responsible for explaining just how it is "athletic"!)
All decisions re: what will be contested, how, where and when, (and where they may be seen...this board or others) are matters to be determined between The Academy and Lookout.... although suggestions from other FCBA members/fans will be welcomed.
