News On WWE Releases, Talent Speculating About A Sale
Added 2021-06-02 16:13:04 +0000 UTCFightful Select reported today the releases of Braun Strowman, Lana, Ruby Riott, Santana Garrett, Aleister Black and Buddy Murphy. A few select people within the company knew of the news Tuesday afternoon, and plans were made to make the calls Wednesday morning to talent. A lot of these releases were a surprise to many, and several within the company have already inquired to Fightful about the endgame of said releases. There is a lot of speculating within about a potential sale down the line, but we've not heard that from WWE officials.
Comments
I see how cutting costs would make sense for a sale, but getting rid of some highly talented performers and people who are popular with your customers doesn't seem like the best way to trim the fat. They seem like they'd generate a good amount of money, enough to justify their salary, especially if used correctly. They aren't necessarily going to sign again for less than they were receiving. That said, this is the most interesting thing WWE has done outside of Roman Reigns current storyline.
Michael Adams
2021-06-02 17:29:33 +0000 UTCBlack just had a shirt go up for presale on the WWE Shop
Matthew Graham
2021-06-02 16:28:04 +0000 UTCDoesn't it seem scary that the wrestlers don't seem to be aware of what's happening in their own company?
Sheila Antonio
2021-06-02 16:25:22 +0000 UTCI’m really surprised at Black and Braun. I guess this puts an end to those rumors of Thea coming back. Braun was probably making more than most of the roster. I still hate to see those two guys go. But I can’t lie and say I’m incredibly shocked. More so with Aleister because they just started a feud with him last week.
Joel Wood
2021-06-02 16:23:49 +0000 UTC
