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Backstage Update On WWE Releasing TJP
WWE announced today the releases of Hideo Itami, Tye Dillinger, and TJP from the company.
While Hideo Itami, and Tye Dillinger requested their release, TJP was let go from the company.
According to Mike Johnson at PWInsider, numerous WWE sources have confirmed TJP did not ask for his release, but was told he his services were no longer needed in the company.
TJP took to Twitter following the announcement, and thanked the company for the opportunity they gave him.
Thanks for giving me a chance and letting me play for the team I grew up watching đđâ¤ď¸đ https://t.co/r7001mqjx2
— Aswang TJP (@MegaTJP) February 22, 2019
TJP has previously worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, CMLL, TNA, Ring of Honor, Impact, and PWG.
WWE owns trademarks for the names TJ Perkins and TJP. The TJP trademark renewal had issues being granted due to a WWE filing error, but was granted on 2/5/19.