April 17, 2020
Every year, the week after WrestleMania, WWE releases a good amount of the talent. This goes for the SuperStars (Wrestlers), Producers, Referees and other staff.
Some say this year was a little heavy because of the COVID 19 and shows being cancelled. Might be. But business is business. AEW is coming on strong as competition. NWA is off to a good start/reboot. And ROH, TNA and other indie organizations are doing well. Don't forget about New Japan and IWPG.
Here is a list of some of the talent released this week. The Revival Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder Rusev, The O.C. (Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson), Drake Maverick, Curt Hawkins, Zack Ryder, Heath Slater, No Way Jose, Sarah Logan, Mike Kanellis, Maria Kanellis, Aiden English, EC3, Lio Rush, Eric Young, Primo Colon, Epico Colon, Erick Rowan, Deonna Purrazzo (NXT), Aleksandar Jaksic (NXT), MJ Jenkins (NXT), Josiah Williams (NXT), Mike Chioda (Referee)
WWE also released produces Kurt Angle, Lance Storm, Mike Rotunda (IRS), Sarah Stock, Dave Finlay (Fit Finlay), Shane Helms (Hurricane), Pat Buck, Shawn Daivari, Scott Armstrong
You will see most of these names later this year show up on other shows. Most have a 90 no compete clause in the release. With no one working and no shows scheduled for the spring, the clock is still ticking.
Even in the good financial years, WWE makes these cuts. So not really a surprise. The names are about 80% if what you would guess. Always a few surprises.
-Andy
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