It seems the TKO merger has begun to show its effects on WWE. Reports are coming in left and right regarding multiple layoffs in the company. By the nature of it, the budget cut seems to be related to in-ring talent for now. According to multiple sources, so far we have a number of names that WWE has fired from their promotion.
Which wrestlers have been released so far?
Fightful has been reporting a number of releases since the layoffs started. Starting with one of the more notable names on the list, Elias appears to have been laid off by the company.
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Apart from him, WWE has also gotten rid of Top Dolla, as well as Riddick Moss during the cuts.
Fightful has learned that Elias has been released by WWE pic.twitter.com/K36OEAZLDM
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) September 21, 2023
Top Dolla of Hit Row has been released by WWE, Riddick Moss has been released by WWE, Fightful has confirmed pic.twitter.com/ghsgulvaUd
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) September 21, 2023
Rick Boogs couldn’t survive the mass layoff either. As a result, he would be leaving the promotion.
Fightful has been told Rick Boogs has been released by WWE pic.twitter.com/GxQeXXVzrR
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) September 21, 2023
Emma, who returned to WWE in the summer of 2022 is also let go, amongst other names.
I have been released from my wwe contract. I thank @wwe staff , talent, and of course the fans for Everything. Something ends, something new Begins. Looking forward to my next Chapter
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) September 21, 2023
Moreover, Shelton Benjamin has also been released by WWE. The wrestling talent couldn’t help but feel grateful in the moment as he tweeted out everything he is thankful for.
The following names have been released by WWE so far.
Elias
Top Dolla
Rick Boogs
Riddick Moss
Aliyah
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Shelton Benjamin
Emma
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The story is developing as more names could be added to this list. More layoffs might be incoming by the end of the day. So, don’t forget to check back as we will be keeping you updated on this mass release in WWE.
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