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Several WWE employees were reportedly let go this past Friday, most working behind the scenes in Stamford, CT.
According to PWInsider, WWE terminated 10-15 staffers according to company sources. The most well known name is former ring announcer Tony Chimel, who has worked as a production manager in recent years. Chimel has been with the company since 1991.
Another name that shocked many was Derek Casselman, who served as the Director of Venue Merchandise Remote Operations at the company. He was employed in WWE since 1993.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, WWE has furloughed and release dozens of backstage employees from several lines of business.