Cash hoped to record gospel music, but Phillips immediately nixed that idea. However, an act of congress nixed the proposal in 1977. By May 2013, closing the road had been nixed due to local objections. The deal was nixed at the last minute by Tigers president Bill Yawkey. Nick was tempted, but Nick's mother, Jackie Marone, ultimately nixed the deal. Federal judge nixed Muskrat Dam election results. Tennessee executives nixed the agreement and Brohm turned down the reduced offer. Major League Baseball quickly nixed the idea. However, the networks nixed the idea before any filming could begin. This attempt to control the Galluran judgeship was nixed by the pope. Without any wins, his chances of making a Wildcard bid for the Chase were nixed. However, Smith's participation was nixed by his decision to star in "Ali". A brief dalliance in the mixed martial arts nixed a 2004 bout with DaVarryl Williamson. Ultimately, the idea was nixed as "Treasure Island" became the studio's first fully live-action film. The constant raiding, however, nixed the idea of a championship between the two leagues.