Here is the current list of every WWE Superstar released during the September 21 2023 WWE releases.
More than ten Superstars have currently been released during the latest round of talent cuts.
The news follows WWE’s merger with the UFC under Endeavour and follows the news earlier in the week that over 100 WWE staff had been laid off in an effort to optimise corporate structure and help cut a targeted $50,000,000.
The current known names released by the WWE include:
- Dolph Ziggler
- Mustafa Ali
- Shelton Benjamin
- Rick Boogs
- Emma
- Aliyah
- Elias
- Riddick Moss
- Top Dolla
- Quincy Elliot
- Bryson Montana
- Dana Brooke
- Mace & Mansoor
- Dabba-Kato
- Shanky
- Yulisa León
- Daniel McArthur
- Kevin Ventura-Cortes
- Alexis Gray
- Brookyln Barlow
- Ikeman Jiro
- Melanie Brzezinski
Nick Hausman had previously reported that mass layoffs were planned following the merger with UFC under the TKO brand.
With the merger now complete, the company seems open for business once more when it comes to signing new talent. It was believed there was an unofficial hiring freeze in place while the merger was taking place, but things have now changed.
Nia Jax has already returned to Monday Night Raw, having agreed a return a month earlier. Meanwhile, Jade Cargill is expected to join WWE following the expiry of her AEW contract. There’s no word on when she will sign with the company, but it’s been reported that her AEW deal will runs out in a matter of days.
This article is being updated live and will be updated with the latest news and information relating to the September 21, 2023, releases.
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In recent news, Alexis Gray commented on her recent release.
Inside The Ropes will continue to update this story as it develops.