TORONTO -- Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment is shaking up its senior management team and streamlining some of its operations in a move that will see several senior executives leave their posts. Tim Leiweke, who took the helm as president and CEO in April, said the changes were needed to improve efficiency, "better serve" fans and customers, and focus on streamlined communication and interaction with its fans. "I have always seen Toronto as one of the top sports and entertainment markets in the world, and my goal coming to Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment was to help take this organization from good to great by making the necessary changes both on our playing surfaces and off," Leiweke said in a statement. "Today is about changes off the ice, court and pitch." The new senior leadership group will comprise Tom Anselmi, who will continue his duties as chief operating officer, and Ian Clarke, who remains the companys chief financial officer. Anselmi stepped into the presidents job before Leiweke was hired, replacing former president and CEO Richard Peddie, who stepped down in late 2011. David Hopkinson, currently a senior vice-president of global partnerships and marketing, will become chief commercial officer. Jeff Deline will take over as vice-president, global partnerships and Shannon Hosford as vice-president, marketing and communications. Peter Miller will move up to chief legal and development officer and Bob Hunter goes from executive vice-president of venues and entertainment to chief facilities and live entertainment officer. Tom Pistore has been appointed as the vice-president of ticket sales and service. All members of the senior management will report directly to Leiweke. "Todays restructuring will result in the departure of a number of MLSE executives, and on behalf of the company, Id like to thank them for their many contributions to MLSEs successes over the years," Leiweke said without detailing who was leaving the organization. A July 12 cached page in the "Leaders at MLSE" section on companys website included 19 people while the new list has 16 names. An MLSE spokeswoman said there would be no further comment the company on the changes. The Toronto-based sports conglomerate also said a number of areas of the business will be reallocated to improve efficiency, but didnt provide details about what those changes that may mean. MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Marlies, Toronto FC, as well as the Air Canada Centre, Maple Leaf Square and three digital sports channels. 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This was the WWE doing it well, with a perfect execution of storytelling to set up the surprise finish.One week after WWE fully embraced its future by putting its brand-new title around the waist of Finn Balor at SummerSlam, a serious shoulder injury to the former NXT champion provided the company a built-in excuse to return to business as usual.But with plenty of safe options to give the vacant title to -- from the capable hands of Seth Rollins to the polarizing Roman Reigns -- credit WWE for giving fans what they wanted in Owens.The native of Quebec may have already established himself on the main roster over the last year as the companys top pure heel and a trusted source of comedy on the microphone, but theres a deeper element at play as to why his winning the title resonates so well with fans.Though this might not fit the exact narrative of Daniel Bryans impossible dream, its not far off. Owens, 32, built a storied career as a favorite on the independent scene before finally achieving his dream with WWE. Now he has become the de facto face of the company by virtue of wearing its most prestigious title (and the one defended on its flagship show).In many ways, Owens is also the perfect balance between where the WWE was last year and where its going post-draft and brand split.Over the past 12 months, the WWE spent too much time getting its booking team over as the most despised heels in the company, serving up one gratuitous Reigns push after another. 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In hindsight, what seemed to be an odd moment of Rollins and Raw commissioner Stephanie McMahon exchanging niceties and hugging backstage before the main event goes down as excellent foreshadowing for the double cross that would come.? While it was no surprise that Big Cass was eliminated first in the Fatal 4-way main event, the big man held his own -- even though it was fair to question whether he was ready to compete in the match. Big Cass was the central figure of the matchs first 10 minutes and sold well enough to elevate his stature simply by taking part. He also provided a memorable big boot to the face of Reigns, sending both over the top rope and onto the floor in a key early spot.? Speaking of selling, its hard to see Reigns doouble over in pain after absorbing a punch to the stomach while wearing a chest protector.dddddddddddd Maybe its just me.? Its always nice when Paul Heyman drops by to remind us that he still cuts the best promo in the entire company. His back-and-forth with Stephanie McMahon was one of Mondays highlights, even if the tail end of the segment lacked the thunder of the start. Steph was no slouch herself, delivering a handful of gems including, There is a storm coming, Paul Heyman, and it is coming your ugly way. She ad-libbed a response to the crowds ECW! chants for Heyman by saying, Thank you, thank you. I purchased ECW from Paul Heyman quite a long time ago. Thank you for that reminder.? Hopefully Chris Jericho has no plans of stepping down from his full-time schedule any time soon. From creepily offering the gift of Jericho to Neville in a pre-match interview (complete with a Drink it in mannnnnn!) to putting on an exciting opening match, Jericho -- at 45 -- is writing a memorable late chapter to his career. He might also prove to be the perfect foil for Neville, an incredible in-ring performer who has yet to find the same swagger on the main roster that he carried in NXT. A meaningful feud with the likes of Jericho could be the secret to getting Neville over as more than just a daredevil.? Having evolved from their early days as heels into the marketable babyface machine they are today, it was nice to see The New Day pull off a traditional bad guy move so well on Monday. Borrowing from Demolitions famous stomp in the corner during their mixed six-man tag alongside Bayley, The New Day implemented a quick-tagging system of putting the boots to Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson that both Ax and Smash would be proud of.? Sometimes its the little things in pro wrestling that leave the largest impact. Credit WWE womens champion Charlotte with executing a perfect heel stare from the announcers booth while Bayley danced in the ring with The New Day after their win. It there was ever an ice-cold glare that said far more than any promo could have, this was it.? 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But openly promoting the Sept. 11 Backlash pay-per-view (the first branded event for SmackDown) on the main video screen inside the arena at Raw on Monday failed to provide any illusion that the two brands are actually in competition with each other.Move of the nightFor as maligned as Reigns Superman punch often is, he delivered a pair of stellar ones that played a major part in the main event. None was more spectacular than the leaping punch he landed on Rollins, who had jumped off the top rope in hopes of landing a knee and was met in midair by Reigns.Line of the nightThe good news is I dont think Americana was conscious to see the end of this or the disrespect that followed. -- Raw commentator Corey Graves on Braun Strowmans unmasking of Americo, after his lopsided win in their squash match. ' ' '