Backstage News On Today’s WWE Releases – Following the news of WWE’s significant new deal with NBCUniversal and the subsequent releases from the main roster, Fightful Select has provided several insights:
- Frustration Among Roster: Some members of the WWE roster are reportedly frustrated with the company’s decision to announce a lucrative deal with NBCUniversal while simultaneously releasing talent. These individuals feel that most of those cut “barely had a chance” as they were not consistently booked.
- Managing Negative Impact: Some talent believe that WWE strategically timed the releases to coincide with the NBCUniversal announcement and the revelation of the Elimination Chamber stadium show. This may have been an attempt to minimize the negative impact on the company’s public image.
- Uncertainty About Mass Layoffs: Several wrestlers expressed their belief that the era of mass layoffs in WWE was over. However, these releases have demonstrated that such actions can still occur.
- Non-Compete Clauses: Most of the released talents are reportedly subject to WWE’s standard 90-day non-compete clauses, which will restrict them from immediately pursuing opportunities with other wrestling promotions.
The situation surrounding these releases and WWE’s business decisions continues to develop, and there may be further developments in the days to come.
Here is the ongoing list of WWE Talent released today:
- Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin Released from WWE
- WWE Parts Way With Top Dolla
- Riddick Moss Confirms WWE Release
- Elias Released From WWE
- Aliyah Released By WWE
- Rick Boogs Released
- Mustafa Ali Released From WWE
- Emma Announces WWE Release
As noted, more cuts are expected later Today, possibly on the NXT brand.
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Backstage News On Today’s WWE Releases
