WWE superstars released including Australian star who had posted about her excitement of company’s return to her home country for Elimination Chamber
- In two weeks, Ali was scheduled for a match against Dominik Mysterio
- He was the only one of the eight released talents who has recently been regularly on TV
- A number of stars shared the news on their X account on Thursday afternoon
WWE released a number of wrestlers as the company’s latest round of cuts took place Thursday.
Former world heavyweight champion Dolph Ziggler was the main name let go, while Shelton Benjamin and Mustafa Ali were the other biggest names to leave the company.
Ali was fired just days before his North American title match against Dominik Mysterio at ‘No Mercy’ on September 30.
Also let go were Australian star Emma, fired on the same day WWE announced their return to her home country of Australia after five years and who only returned 11 months ago, and real-life fiancée Riddick Moss.
Aliyah, Top Dolla and Elias were also released by the company on Thursday.
Mustafa Ali has been released by WWE just days before a scheduled title match against Dominik Mysterio in NXT’s ‘No Mercy’
Former World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler was let go after 20 years with the WWE
Shelton Benjamin was another name dropped during the company’s latest round of cuts
While some of the talent have been off TV for several weeks, Ali has been enjoying the screen time, appearing on the developmental brand NXT after quitting this year, embroiled in a long-running feud for the North American title. including Wes Lee, Tyler Bate and Mysterio.
“I’m working with WWE longer,” he originally posted on X. “I’m looking forward to the future. Thank you.’
He corrected the wording in a second message, writing: ‘No longer*. Sorry for the confusion.’
Alam had asked for his release from the company in 2022 and publicly shared his request on social media in January, but the request was rejected and he continued to work.
Ali confirmed the news on social media on Thursday afternoon, much to the shock of many fans
Emma, meanwhile, had responded to the announcement that WWE was holding an event in Australia earlier today, writing: “A dream.” However, a few minutes later she followed it up with, “Oops, nevermind, I just got released.” …I’m no longer with WWE.”
Moss, meanwhile, posted: “Well I did it – I graduated from WWE. I know a lot of people think my career really went into a tailspin when Mr. Levesque took over, but in reality my per-match compensation skyrocketed.
“Other promoters, get ready to support the brinks truck.”
He had previously responded to a post about his release with, “Wait, really? But I didn’t answer the phone!’
Top Dolla, who also recently returned as part of the Hit Row stable, shared a photo of himself as he re-enters free agency.
Reports indicate that NXT cuts are also expected today.
Mail Sport will keep you updated with a full list of cuts.
Emma, formerly known as Tenille Dashwood, revealed she had been fired from the company
Who has been cut so far?
- Adeel Alam, who went by the name of Mustafa Aliannounced on social media that he is looking forward to the future.
- Tenille Dashwood, aka Emma also took to social media to confirm her release from WWE.
- Her fiancé Mike Rallis (Riddick Moss) confirmed his departure from the company on social media.
- Former world heavyweight champion Dolf Ziggler was let go with the promotion after twenty years.
- Elias was released after recently returning from his ‘Ezekiel’ gimmick
- Former NXT star Alija was also released, confirming the news on her social media account.
- Top Dollamember of the Hit Row stable, was let go for the second time
- Shelton Benjamin waved goodbye to the company after several weeks off-screen