WWE shockingly made a announcement of releasing several WWE Superstars including Samoa Joe, Billie Kay and more. It was a big shocking news for wrestling world and wrestlers reacted about it via social media.
WWE has come to terms on the release of Samoa Joe, Chelsea Green, Tucker, Kalisto, Bo Dallas and Wesley Blake.
We wish them all the best in all of their future endeavors. https://t.co/657qwu8wGc pic.twitter.com/gSSxc2JHFf
— WWE (@WWE) April 15, 2021
Nobody expects that WWE will take a such decision following the WrestleMania 37 event. This released list also includes Bo Dallas, Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Kalisto, Tucker, Chelsea Green and Mojo Rawley. It was reported that WWE made a this call due to budget cuts.
WWE has come to terms on the release of Peyton Royce.
We wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.https://t.co/55CLz9UeBB pic.twitter.com/rJQASt4xII
— WWE (@WWE) April 15, 2021
According to the Sean Ross Sapp (via CageSideSeats), WWE’s head of talent relations John Laurinaitis made then call to release wrestlers yesterday. It was also reported that budget cuts were the reason for taking this decision. Dave Meltzer also noted that these released WWE superstars can sign to another promotion after their 90-day non-compete clause, which will end on July 14th, 2021.
Sean Ross Sapp was told that John Laurinaitis made calls to the wrestlers who WWE released yesterday, explaining the decision was made due to budget cuts. Dave Meltzer notes that none of these performers can sign with another wrestling promotion until July 14 due to a 90 day non-compete clause.
