Details Behind Each Of Six Main Roster Talents Cut By WWE
Several WWE talent releases took place on February 27, with notifications reportedly made just as SmackDown went on the air. Here’s what we’ve learned about the departures and their implications.
* Akam and Rezar, known collectively as AOP, had been with WWE for several months before making their on-screen return. However, there were no long-term creative plans for them or their manager, Paul Ellering, following the Wyatt storyline. Internally, their lack of TV time alongside Karrion Kross was seen as a bad sign. Some sources suggested AOP carried industry heat due to outside business dealings, which may have influenced their booking decisions.
* Sonya Deville’s contract is set to expire in the coming weeks and will not be renewed. Upon expiration, she will officially become a free agent.
* Cedric Alexander has been released and will enter free agency after his 90-day non-compete clause ends. AEW sources anticipate that several members of the Hurt Syndicate may advocate for his signing.
* Blair Davenport has also been released. Reports indicate that WWE had no creative direction for her following her main roster call-up. However, she is expected to generate interest from multiple promotions worldwide.
* As of Friday night, internal WWE rosters had not yet been updated to reflect the releases. In previous cases, WWE has taken a few days before making official roster changes.
Stay tuned for further updates on these departures and potential signings elsewhere.
Thank you for the last 8 1/2 years!
Being a professional wrestler has been a dream of mine since I could form memories and I will continue to do so till the good Lord says otherwise. #SeeYouIn90
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