Ashante “Thee” Adonis Parts Ways with WWE After Contract Expiration – Tehuti Miles, best known to WWE fans as Ashante “Thee” Adonis, is officially done with the company after his contract expired. The 32-year-old shared the news on social media on Sunday, confirming that his WWE chapter has come to an end.
In his statement, Adonis reflected on his time in WWE with gratitude while also expressing excitement for what’s next.
“After 6 unforgettable years under the WWE lights, the time has come for me to close that chapter. I’m filled with nothing but gratitude for every opportunity, the experiences, lessons, and incredible talent I’ve had the chance to work with. I’m truly excited to show the world what I can really do. Sometimes you gotta get off multiplayer and progress your story mode. I believe I’m the face of the future and the reason your girl stopped texting you back.
This is a brand new beginning. I am becoming the best version of myself. You have only seen a glimpse of my true potential, and I’m just scratching the surface. I know that to some this can be a dark time, but stars can’t shine without darkness. – Thee Adonis Out. For bookings, please contact me here: Tehutimgmt@theparagontg.com”
Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp confirmed that Adonis’ contract simply expired, meaning this was not a release. This marks his second WWE departure, with the first coming in late 2021 when he was released alongside his Hit Row stablemates, before making a return the following year.
Before joining WWE in 2019, Adonis competed in Maryland Championship Wrestling and Ring of Honor under the name Elijah King. A U.S. Army veteran, he served from 2008 to 2013 and completed tours in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011. Following his service, he attended the University of Maryland, where he walked onto the Division 1 football team as a running back.
His final WWE match took place on the June 24 episode of NXT, where he lost to Ricky Saints.
Ashante “Thee” Adonis Parts Ways with WWE After Contract Expiration
