Details Behind Numerous WWE releases
Added 2025-02-08 03:49:17 +0000 UTCA number of WWE releases took place on February 27.
We're told the calls were made right around the start of Smackdown and have learned more on the cuts.
AOP came into WWE with a bit of heat throughout the industry due to some of their outside projects. One of which saw a few people in wrestling put money in, and were upset they didn't get back. One person in WWE said that could be a reason they were put with Karrion Kross who is generally well liked. AOP had been adamant that Paul Ellering join the company with them when they were re-signed. They were actually under contract a number of months before reappearing. Many in the company saw it as a rough omen when they were hardly on TV with Kross. There were no creative plans for AOP and Ellering following the Wyatts.
Sonya Deville's contract is expiring and will not be renewed.
She will be eligible for free agency upon it expiring, which we're told is in a number of weeks.
Cedric Alexander was released and will be a free agent in 90 days. AEW sources expected several within the Hurt Syndicate to push for him.
Blair Davenport was released. We're told there have not been creative plans for her since her call-up until the last few weeks. She is expected to have global interest from many companies.
We're told that internal rosters were not adjusted as of Friday night. Last time there were releases, the company waited until a few days later.
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Chocobo_Sage
2025-02-08 16:59:49 +0000 UTCSad when the company gets Hot! And making money, you get the boot.
Chris Cobb
2025-02-08 15:00:42 +0000 UTCShe was called up last year.
Laquita Momon
2025-02-08 09:55:47 +0000 UTCI can see Bea back in Japan. Sonya, not sure honestly and AOP i don't care lol
Chocobo_Sage
2025-02-08 09:18:31 +0000 UTCFrom what i had heard from people that knew the two, it was an amicable split and both are pretty much married to others now (ospreay not officially but talks like he is lol) so i dont see any issues
Tyler Buuck
2025-02-08 08:31:54 +0000 UTCThat's awful for Blair but I can't say I'm not anticipating the return of Bea Priestly
Tempo1337
2025-02-08 06:35:31 +0000 UTCIt’s crazy to call someone up and not have plans for them. AOP and Ellering could have been something especially when the tag division could’ve used them. Shocking to see Sonya released. I hope they all find a new destination.
Wulf
2025-02-08 06:19:42 +0000 UTCSonya being released is shocking to me. I am not gonna make assumptions but wow…
Jake Starr
2025-02-08 05:33:58 +0000 UTCBea Priestley back in AEW please
Peter
2025-02-08 05:04:29 +0000 UTCBlair would be good back in AEW if she's comfortable working in the same company as Osprey (her ex)
Flameducky
2025-02-08 04:32:04 +0000 UTCNooo not the pride fighter!! This SUCKS man.
weremound
2025-02-08 04:26:19 +0000 UTCSonya no... ;u;
Arthur from Natural 9
2025-02-08 04:20:22 +0000 UTCSometimes it's not just a money thing. If they have nothing for these talents, it's better to let them go find work elsewhere where they can do more. It sucks to lose your main source of income but it also sucks to sit around and do nothing in an industry built on training and bettering yourself. I'm not saying it doesn't suck, I'm just saying that it's better to look at the big picture and to not kneejerk.
Arthur from Natural 9
2025-02-08 04:19:51 +0000 UTCThey signed Blair for NXT UK and then had nothing for her after that shut down... it took a lifetime to even get her on NXT and then she got hurt
Rob Iapicca
2025-02-08 04:17:39 +0000 UTCWhy shocked this wwe tradition for about 5 years now. They call em up to make a 5 second draft moment and then fire them because they never once had a plan for them
david gardner
2025-02-08 04:12:51 +0000 UTCThey do this every year. It is a WWE tradition. They draft the one NXT person to main roster. Knowing dang well they have nothing for them. They can’t resist that draft moment of making a NXT wrestler shocked and cry. The tears really are from the fact they know in 6 months they will carry on the tradition of being on show once and then unemployed
david gardner
2025-02-08 04:09:40 +0000 UTCBecause there wasn't time room for her anymore on NXT.
Samantha L. Sayre
2025-02-08 04:07:40 +0000 UTCBlair wasn't even given a chance. She had a good run in Stardom. I can see her going back there. Maybe even a return to AEW.
Alex
2025-02-08 04:06:28 +0000 UTCWHY THE HELL DID THEY EVEN CALL BLAIR UP???
Brandon
2025-02-08 04:05:36 +0000 UTCI think the one that pisses me most off is Blair because they could have left her in NXT
Laquita Momon
2025-02-08 04:03:36 +0000 UTCWow
Richard Kujawa
2025-02-08 04:02:51 +0000 UTCBlair not even getting a chance is incredibly frustrating in all this, especially as the introduce a secondary championship in which someone like Blair could do something and build the division beyond four people
Kyle Cotton
2025-02-08 04:02:51 +0000 UTCWas it a recent call up? I know it's what they did to Dijak when they planned to let his contract expire
LostRhino
2025-02-08 04:01:28 +0000 UTCKiana has a leg injury. Plus did a boob job in the meantime
Osuman Massaquoi
2025-02-08 04:00:15 +0000 UTCDo you think TNA woukd be more or less likely to hire released WWE wrestlers considering their working relationship?
Dragmire
2025-02-08 03:58:33 +0000 UTCKiana had a legit injury but I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t have plans for her regardless
ARose Lab
2025-02-08 03:58:10 +0000 UTCI feel bad for Bea/Blair here. Very Vince thing to do by calling her up without plans and then firing her.
thenumber9door
2025-02-08 03:57:41 +0000 UTCHopefully they're done releasing people tonight. Can't wait for everyone to prove WWE wrong and kick butt elsewhere
Jason Allonby
2025-02-08 03:57:36 +0000 UTCThey did the same thing with Kiana James. I can't remember the last time she was on tv.
Leron Ford
2025-02-08 03:57:25 +0000 UTCMakes no sense to have them beat the Wyatts if you're just gonna release most of the team
Mohamed Saffee
2025-02-08 03:57:17 +0000 UTCSad news whenever people loose their jobs. I take it from this post, the cuts are at least done for now.
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2025-02-08 03:57:16 +0000 UTCFebruary 27th?!
ProdigalGeek
2025-02-08 03:57:07 +0000 UTCThey do this to one or two people every year. It is a WWE tradition. Call someone up and take a huge dump on their career
david gardner
2025-02-08 03:57:00 +0000 UTCThey did both Indi and Blair dirty ☹️
Dorian Lecter
2025-02-08 03:57:00 +0000 UTCIts like Jim Cornettr once said, surely if creative cant come up with ideas then tney should be the ones getting fired?
Nick Mason
2025-02-08 03:56:34 +0000 UTC🤦🏾♂️
Mannie Conish III
2025-02-08 03:56:09 +0000 UTCI hate this company…after telling us all the money they are making and then this
Matthew Hooks
2025-02-08 03:55:18 +0000 UTCThey released Blair? Wtf??
Sheila Antonio
2025-02-08 03:53:59 +0000 UTCSo why did they call Blair up if they had no creative plans for her, that makes no sense to me.
Desmond McDade
2025-02-08 03:51:58 +0000 UTC
