WWE releases superstars and former champions, more job cuts expected, claim reports

WWE has decided to release a number of superstars. The wave of releases of WWE superstars took place on Thursday following the recent merger of WWE with UFC into TKO Group Holdings. Among those released were former champions and long-serving talent within the company, as per a report in USA Today.

These personnel cuts occurred shortly after WWE initiated layoffs of employees based in Stamford, with reports suggesting that the merger could result in the elimination of up to 100 positions. Consequently, several high-profile employees were released on Friday.

Below is a list of WWE stars who were let go on Thursday, encompassing both main roster and NXT talent:


1. Dolph Ziggler:
Dolph Ziggler, one of WWE's longest-tenured stars, was released by the company, as reported by Fightful.

2. Shelton Benjamin:
Long-serving star Shelton Benjamin announced via social media that he had been released from his contract.

3. Mustafa Ali:
Mustafa Ali took to social media to announce his departure from WWE, expressing his anticipation for the future.

4. Elias:
Elias shared his release from WWE, reflecting on his time with the company and describing it as an enjoyable experience.

5. Emma and Riddick Moss:
Emma revealed that she had been released from the company on the same day WWE announced it would be hosting Elimination Chamber in her home country of Australia.

6. Aliyah:
Aliyah, who had been with WWE since 2015, announced her departure from the company.

7. Dana Brooke:
After a decade with WWE, Dana Brooke was released, according to Fightful's report.

8. Rick Boogs:
The rockstar Rick Boogs was among those released, as reported by Fightful.

9. Top Dolla:
Top Dolla, a member of Hit Row, was also let go by WWE, according to Fightful's report.

10. Dabba-Kato:
Dabba-Kato has departed from WWE, as reported by Fightful.

11. Mace and Mansoor:
The team formerly known as Maximum Male Models, Mace and Mansoor, were released by WWE, with Mace making the announcement on social media.

12. Shanky:
Shanky has been released from WWE, as reported by Fightful.

13. Quincy Elliott:
NXT star Quincy Elliott announced on Instagram that he is "no longer with WWE" after joining the company in 2021.

14. Bryson Montana:
NXT star Bryson Montana stated that his tenure with WWE "has come to an end" after making his debut in May 2022.

15. Yuliya Leon:
NXT star Yuliya Leon was released from WWE, according to Fightful's report.

FAQs

Q1. Have Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin been released from WWE?
A1. Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin have been released from WWE.

Q2. What is the full form of WWE?
A2. The full form of WWE is World Wrestling Entertainment.