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• Report: More Details Surrounding Latest Round Of WWE Talent Releases

WWE released 16 talents (that we know of) on Friday evening, and we now have additional information on what went down. Prior to SmackDown Friday evening, information began to come out that WWE was doing another round of talent releases. As of this morning, we know of 16 talents that have been let go across […] The post Report: More Details Surrounding Latest Round Of WWE Talent Releases appe...2025
• Another WWE Departure Confirmed

Following the latest wave of WWE talent releases, yet another departure from the company has been confirmed. Since yesterday (May 2), several WWE roster cuts have taken place across the […]...2025
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• IYO SKY Reacts To Dakota Kai WWE Release

IYO SKY has reacted to the release of Damage CTRL stablemate Dakota Kai from WWE. Yesterday (May 2), several WWE talent releases took place with the company letting go names […]...2025
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• Naomi Advocates for Jade Cargill Release from WWE After Wave of Cuts

After a wave of WWE talent releases, Naomi stirred the pot by suggesting one more name should be added to the list—none other than her longtime rival, Jade Cargill. Naomi ......2025
• WWE Star Privately Shares Growing Frustration Over Creative Direction

The locker room tension in WWE might be boiling over behind the scenes. In the wake of the company’s latest round of talent releases—including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, and Shayna ......2025
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• Backstage News On WWE Talent Releases And Non-Compete Clauses
The post Backstage News On WWE Talent Releases And Non-Compete Clauses first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.As previously reported by PWMania.com, WWE released several notable main roster and NXT talents on Friday, May 2, 2025, as part of an ongoing round of roster cuts under the TKO Group Holdings structure. Now, further information has surfaced regarding the specifics of those releases. Ac...2025
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• WWE & AEW Rumors: Releases, Elimination Chamber, The Wyatt Sicks

In today's WWE and AEW rumors, there is news on AEW and WWE talent releases, Elimination Chamber plans, and a couple of injuries....2025
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• The WWE men’s tag titles should never have been split

WWE - YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. March 29, 2024 Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer says Vince McMahon’s name is “not allowed to be mentioned” on WWE television. There was a backstage reaction of “Oh god!” when CM Punk made a reference to him durin...2024
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• Photo: Matt Riddle Gets A New Look Following His WWE Release
Matt Riddle is preparing for life and work outside of the WWE after his release. His departure occurred as a result of the recent wave of talent releases across NXT and the main roster. After Randy Orton was sidelined with a serious back injury, they dropped the Raw Tag Team Titles last May and canceled […] The post Photo: Matt Riddle Gets A New Look Following His WWE Release first appeared ...2023
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• Report – More AEW Talent Releases On The Horizon
As we previously reported here on eWn, Zak Knight parted ways with AEW after the company allowed his contract to expire. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that several AEW wrestlers will not be re-signed once their contracts expire. Although these wrestlers are still listed on the roster, they are not being utilized by AEW. […] The post Report – More AEW Talent Releases On...2025
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• AEW Releases: Tony Khan Shifts Stance on Talent Departures
One Big Thing AEW CEO Tony Khan confirms a philosophical shift in his approach to talent releases, addressing the recent departures of Malakai Black, Ricky Saints, Miro, and Rey Fenix. Why It Matters This marks a significant change in AEW’s talent management strategy, which previously maintained a reputation for retaining contracted wrestlers. The shift could […] The post AEW Releases:...2025
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• Dave Meltzer Assesses Impact Of AEW Talent Releases

Dave Meltzer shared his opinion on the possible ramifications of AEW co-owner Tony Khan releasing talent from their contracts early....2025
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• WWE Releases: Dijak Opens Up About PTSD and Industry Impact
One Big Thing Former WWE star Dijak reveals lasting trauma from his WWE departure, sharing insights about the emotional toll of talent releases in professional wrestling. Key Details Dijak left WWE in summer 2023 when his contract wasn’t renewed He describes experiencing “PTSD” when new WWE releases occur The former star learned about his departure […] The post WWE Releases...2025
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• Triple H Addresses Drew Gulak’s WWE Departure and Ronda Rousey’s Allegation

One Big Thing WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque clarified that Drew Gulak was not released from his contract, but rather his contract was not renewed. This comes amidst allegations from Ronda Rousey that Gulak inappropriately touched her sweatpants’ drawstring. Key Points Triple H emphasized that talent releases are a regular part of […] The post Triple H A...2024
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• Triple H Says Drew Gulak's Contract Was Not Renewed
Triple H comments on Drew Gulak departing WWE. On May 3rd, PWInsider and Fightful reported that Drew Gulak was part of the talent releases that took place during the day. During the WWE Backlash press conference, Triple H was asked if Gulak had been released and if it had anything to do with Ronda Rousey's accusations. "We release talent all the time. NFL releases four to five hundred people a ...2024
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• Report: Gable Steveson Released By WWE

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has reportedly been released from his WWE contract, amid the latest round of talent cuts. There had been a number of talent releases within WWE […]...2024
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• Dave Meltzer Details Thought Process Behind Recent WWE Releases

Wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer offers insight into the thought process behind WWE's recent spate of talent releases....2024
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• NXT’s Von Wagner reportedly released by WWE during last week’s cuts

WWE never made an official announcement about the talent releases we learned about last Friday night (April 19), and it seems that means at least one person effected wasn’t reported on along with Jinder Mahal, Xia Li, Veer Mahan, Sanga & Xyon Quinn. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp now tells us that NXT’s Von Wagner was let go along with the five names we learned about last week. Wagner signed with WWE i...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania 40 openers, AEW releases, Giulia, more!

Becky Lynch’s Instagram Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating arou...2024
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• Backstage Details On AEW’s Mass Talent Release
As we previously reported here on eWn, AEW released ten wrestlers yesterday including Parker Boudreaux, Anthony Henry, Stu Grayson, Dasha Kurtel, and The Boys. A new report details the cause of the AEW’s latest talent releases. According to sources, the firings weren’t a result of financial cutbacks. Instead, the talent release was a reorganization of […] The post Backstage Details On ...2024
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• Photo: Matt Riddle Gets A New Look Following His WWE Release
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• Tony Khan on AEW releases: I spent more than I’d planned going into 2024

AEW’s YouTube After their Supercard of Honor PPV ended with a great moment for Mark Briscoe and his entire family, Ring of Honor held a media scrum. When Tony Khan fielded questions at the end of the scrum, the ROH and AEW owner was asked about his company’s talent releases earlier this week. Specifically, Khan was asked why he opted to lay people off rather than let contracts expire as he...2024
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• NXT’s McKenzie Mitchell released by WWE

McKenzie Mitchell’s Twitter The company is also reportedly laying off corporate employees as part of a new round of cuts following September’s merger with UFC. McKenzie Mitchell joined WWE in 2019 after several years working for Impact Wrestling. She’s been NXT’s main backstage interviewer for most of her run with the company — a run that she today (Dec. 1) shared has ended: Today I was ...2023
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• Matt Riddle Confirms Departure From WWE

Matt Riddle is no longer with WWE. The former WWE United States Champion took to social media on Friday evening to announce his departure. This was in wake of mass talent releases this week following the WWE-UFC merger to form TKO. Riddle wrote, “Just wanted to inform everyone that I’m no longer with WWE. Thank […] The post Matt Riddle Confirms Departure From WWE appeared first on Wres...2023
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• AEW Stars Released By The Company
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful broke the news that AEW talent releases are ongoing tonight (Monday, April 1, 2024). Here is a list of names reported by Sean Ross Sapp […]...2024
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• WWE Star Privately Shares Growing Frustration Over Creative Direction
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• Mustafa Ali Says He Is No Longer Working With WWE

WWE star Mustafa Ali announced on social media today that he was no longer a member of the WWE roster ahead of a number of talent releases from the company....2023
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• AEW Carries Out Major Talent Releases

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• Another WWE Star Released: Von Wagner’s Exit Confirme

One Big Thing WWE’s recent wave of talent releases now includes Von Wagner. Confirmed by Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful, Wagner’s departure adds to the growing list of talents let go by the company on April 19. Key Points WWE released six wrestlers on April 19, including former WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, Veer, Sanga, Xia […] The post Another WWE Star Released: Von Wagner’s Exit Confi...2024
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• WWE Announces Multiple Talent Releases

Fightful has just confirmed a batch of talent that has been released from WWE....2025
• More WWE Talent Releases Including Elias, Riddick Moss, Aaliyah, and Top Dolla

More talents cuts from WWE today. Riddick Moss, Aaliyah, Hit Row’s Top Dolla, and Elias have all been released by WWE. They join Mustafa Ali, Emma, and Rick Boogs, who all announced this morning that they had been let go. Top Dolla, Aaliyah, and Moss wrote the following messages on X (Twitter). 🔝💵 pic.twitter.com/Q9dt4ItqXZ — […] The post More WWE Talent Releases ...2023
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• WWE Releases Shock Roster: Talent Caught Off Guard by Latest Cuts
One Big Thing WWE’s February 7 talent releases surprised many wrestlers backstage, with several recently-featured performers among those let go. Key Details Released talents include Authors of Pain, Paul Ellering, Sonya Deville, Cedric Alexander, and Blair Davenport Most affected performers had recent TV appearances or were scheduled for more exposure Chris Featherstone reports talent were [...2025
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• Alexis Gray Comments On WWE Release, Plans To Keep Wrestling
Alexis Gray was part of the mass talent releases made by WWE on September 21. Gray, a former sprinter, was announced as part of the 2023 Performance Center Rookie Class, but never made her in-ring debut. Speaking to Steve Fall of WrestlingNews.co, Gray opened up about her release from the company. "I think a lot of us have that mindset," she said when asked if there was a hint of releases comin...2023
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• WWE talent cuts reportedly not planned for today

Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC WWE is in the process of laying off office staff today (Sept. 15), a move that had been expected since Endeavor’s acquisition of the company was announced after WrestleMania 39. Along with confirmation of the behind-the-scenes cuts now that WWE is part of TKO Group along with UFC, a rumor hit last night that “major” ones were coming for WWE’s wrestlers an...2023
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• Have There Been Any WWE Talent Releases So Far?
Reports continue to surface regarding the 10 to 12 WWE releases that occurred this week. Meanwhile, several WWE Superstars have fueled speculation through cryptic social media posts, though there’s currently no confirmation of further roster cuts. Chelsea Green sparked rumors after sharing what seemed like a farewell message following her recent loss of the WWE […] The post Have There Been A...2025
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• Nic Nemeth’s Future in Wrestling: AEW Creative Pitches After WWE Release

Following a series of talent releases by WWE on September 21, which included high-profile names such as Mustafa Ali, Shelton Benjamin, and Dolph Ziggler—real name Nic Nemeth—the pro wrestling community has been abuzz with speculation regarding the future endeavors of these athletes. The spotlight particularly shines on Nic Nemeth due to his impressive tenure as […] The post Nic...2023
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• Backstage News On Plans WWE Had For Matt Riddle And Drew McIntyre
WWE had paired Matt Riddle and Drew McIntyre as a tag team on RAW before Riddle and several other names were released as part of massive WWE talent releases that heavily affected the main roster and NXT. On September 9, just days before his release, Riddle accused a Port Authority police officer of sexual assault […] The post Backstage News On Plans WWE Had For Matt Riddle And Drew McIntyre ...2023
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• Booker T Shares His Take on Recent Mass WWE Releases
The wave of WWE talent releases this week has left fans and industry insiders abuzz, prompting reactions from various corners of the wrestling world. Notable among them is two-time WWE Hall of Famer and current WWE NXT commentator, Booker T, who didn't hold back his thoughts on the latest round...2023
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