Released WWE Stars Speak Out After Being Let Go From Company

In what some are calling “Black Wednesday”, WWE has released a large number of talent following major cuts within the organization.

As of this writing, WWE has released a large number of performers, and several backstage personnel, including writers and producers.

WWE Stars Released

• Drake Maverick
• EC3
• Karl Anderson
• Luke Gallows
• Lio Rush
• Curt Hawkins
• Eric Young
• Heath Slater
• Sarah Logan
• Erick Rowan
• Primo
• Epico
• Mike Kanellis
• Maria Kanellis
• Zack Ryder
• No Way Jose
• Rusev
• Deonna Purrazzo (NXT)
• Aleksandar Jaksic (NXT)
• MJ Jenkins (NXT)

WWE Announcers Released

• Aiden English
• Jerry Soto (Furloughed)
• Josiah Williams (WWE Content Innovation Lab)

WWE Backstage Personel Furloughed

• Kurt Angle
• Shane Helms
• Fit Finlay
• Lance Storm
• Mike Rotunda
• Pat Buck
• Billy Kidman
• Shawn Daivari
• Sarah Stock

WWE Referees Released

• Mike Chioda

WWE Writers Released

• Andrea Listenberger

Last time I got fired I had a really funny tweet in response to it. Doesn’t really feel appropriate today. I will say this, a lot of very talented ppl lost their jobs today and out of this disaster the PRO WRESTLING community will rise stronger than ever! 🤘🏻

— Brian Myers (@Myers_Wrestling) April 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/WWEMaverick/status/1250493936185102339

I wanted 2 say thank you to the WWE for the time I spent there.I made many new friends and had the opportunity to work with so many talented people. To the Superstars, continue to entertain the WWE Universe as well as you possibly can. They’re the best fans in the world. #itstrue

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) April 15, 2020

Thank you All, Rusev out!

— Miro (@ToBeMiro) April 15, 2020

The people closest to me know this is something I’ve been struggling with wanting for the better part of the last year.

Happy to say I gave this journey my best and MORE excited for the future! ❤️

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) April 15, 2020

I know everyone is waiting to hear my response to my release from WWE but after 16 years I’m going to need a little more than a few hours to really digest all my thoughts and emotions. For now, thank you all for all of your kind words and support during this time.

— HEATHXXII (@HEATHXXII) April 15, 2020

Covid-19 has been devastating for me & my family. My brother in law; who was my legal guardian passed away to Covid-19.

Today, Covid-19 stripped me of my dream job. Feels like life is being sucked from me.

Thank you to everyone that has reached out. Be safe and stay strong.💞

— 𝓜𝓸'𝓝𝓲𝓺𝓾𝓮 𝓙𝓮𝓷𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓼 (@RealMJJenkins_) April 15, 2020

The only thing I wanted to do in life was wrestle. I’m grateful I spent 14 years living my dream in WWE. Thanks to my fans & everyone who believed in me. As I was getting released, I was looking at this photo & smiling. I’m #AlwayzReady & beyond excited for the future. #NotThere pic.twitter.com/uKRVK7FboI

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) April 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/itsLioRush/status/1250495096862257155

Love you all 💜💜 #ThankYou @WWE @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/1elDFcDygO

— Levis (@LevyValenz) April 15, 2020

https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/1250535454941892610

Lots of people getting let go at #WWE today and regrettably, I am one of them. But I'm proud of the work I've been able to do since starting in Dec., and glad that the storyline I worked on resonated with so many people. That's what writing is about for me. #OtisandMandyForever

— Andrea Listenberger (@andrea_ml) April 15, 2020

I have worked for #WWE for 9 years. I was furloughed today but people have been suffering everywhere for way longer. Let’s help each other and work to come back stronger. ♥️💔♥️ Also, a #disinfectedhug for everyone!

— Jerry Soto Narra (@JerrySotoNarra) April 15, 2020

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_BEDEvhUjE/?igshid=dxg0ww3tpmcr

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To everyone on Gods green earth. Thank you for the kind words. I’ve been doing this for 46 years(Wrestling)I pray you all get through this and we can share a hug and drink again. Stay healthy. (SD)

— Fit Finlay (@ringfox1) April 15, 2020