News on WWE Releases
Added 2025-02-08 19:32:24 +0000 UTCA number of WWE releases were revealed, and Fightful Select has gained more information on them.
For those asking, Karl Anderson is still injured, and is looking at least at 3-6 months minimum before he'd be cleared. Releasing injured talent it very out of the ordinary for WWE, and we're looking to see if there's any additional context. We're told despite this he's in good spirits.
Blair Davenport was a topic of conversation after reports elsewhere months ago emerged that she was planned to be used more, Fightful asked about Davenport's status in November, December and early January, and were told that she hadn't been discussed for creative plans.
Not until around the Royal Rumble, when we asked about her speaking in the background with Piper Niven was a direction given. We're told that recently she was brought to TV and pitched on the idea of joining Chelsea Green and Piper Niven's group. It got as far as a secret service outfit being prepared, but had been delayed.
There were some in the company that were high on Giovanni Vinci upon creating the vignettes for him last year. That didn't end up conveying to TV, and most that we've spoken to believe he was pushed down the card with them knowing he wouldn't be brought back.
Regarding Alba Fyre, nobody in the company has said anything about her being released as of yet, just Isla Dawn. One talent claimed that Isla Dawn was at TV last night, though we've not confirmed that.
Those close with AOP and Paul Ellering we've spoken to believe they will continue to perform.
Those within NXT Fightful spoke to believe the releases are tied to a new batch of call-ups being brought in to main roster in 2025.
Comments
If this was aew they’d be leaking all sorts of bullshit and being highschool girls
Girth brooks
2025-02-09 00:56:23 +0000 UTC*literally every business, public, private, whatever, that wants to be profitable. Sure some businesses are there to "serve the public good"....if you owned a business and were paying people that you didn't need on your payroll, you wouldn't keep them on the payroll. And if you would, please start a business and pay me for 0 hours/week, i need more money for WWE tickets.
The Mayor Pete
2025-02-08 23:23:01 +0000 UTCI really want Anderson & Gallows to have a run in AEW with Kenny. But I imagine they'll head back to NJPW.
ovrthrw
2025-02-08 19:56:13 +0000 UTCThis is probably what happens when you're beholden to shareholders. You have to constantly cut costs and make a profit. It sucks, and I hope everybody lands on their feet.
Tucker
2025-02-08 19:51:10 +0000 UTCGot to think of the amount of talent there is. Not everyone is going to have something going on and as we saw with Elias' messiah idea, if they think it is really good but they don't rate you they'll give your idea to someone else anyway
JoshB17
2025-02-08 19:45:14 +0000 UTCNot like they work for McDonald’s. Every damn one is of them with exception of 1 will be back making gobs of money in 90 days so I am not going to sit here in mope. This is just a series finale in WWE can’t wait to see what character they bring to the next tv show
david gardner
2025-02-08 19:43:23 +0000 UTCThese people weren't really being given TV time anyway. They aren't going to resolve the roster being bloated
Flameducky
2025-02-08 19:42:47 +0000 UTCThe idea of creative having nothing for talent baffles me. How does a group of people getting paid to come up with ideas have nothing. If you have nothing at least ask the talent if they have any ideas.
Waltrezel
2025-02-08 19:42:03 +0000 UTCMajor mistake if they release Alba Fyre. She's a top singles wrestler before WWE forced her into a tag team. You don't hold the NXT UK Women's Title for over 600 days because you can't wrestle. She deserves a chance as a singles star.
Scott George
2025-02-08 19:41:11 +0000 UTCIsla was there last night, she had a speed match against Shotzi
Maddie Patton
2025-02-08 19:39:55 +0000 UTCIt’s like out with the old and in with the new, but even still the new ones coming in might not even be used properly as well
Brendan Bdotlion Beal
2025-02-08 19:39:36 +0000 UTCSuch a bummer about Isla, I’m happy her and Alba at least got the titles last year. I hope this means they’re making room for all of the amazing women in NXT though
Brandon
2025-02-08 19:39:34 +0000 UTC
