Released WWE Stars React, Wrestling World Weighs In On Moves

You might want their opinions. One of the biggest stories over the last few weeks has been the amount of wrestlers who have been released from WWE. The company has cut several wrestlers from its roster over the course of the year and that was the case again this week, as even more wrestlers have been released so far. That is the kind of thing that could draw some strong reactions, including from the wrestlers themselves.

Earlier today, WWE released six wrestlers from the company. The releases included Aleister Black, Braun Strowman, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett. All but Riott have since responded to the news via Twitter, with all of them thanking some combination of the fans, company and fellow wrestlers.

Im gathering my thoughts as this was a complete left field for me as obviously we just started the dark father character but this was it, thank you so much WWE universe for allowing me to create and give you small bits of myself.

— Tommy End (@TommyEnd) June 2, 2021

So Today ends my 8 years with WWE! What a crazy ride! Highest of Highs, Lowest of Lows, but weather I had 3 minutes or 20 minutes I put all my effort into my performances! Nothing is harder when all you want to do is wrestle but you can’t! In my opinion I haven’t even hit my peak

— Buddy Murphy (@WWE_Murphy) June 2, 2021

What a chapter in life. Thank you!!!!!

— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) June 2, 2021

Thank you, @wwe ????

Peace.. Love & #HeadbandPower ?#timetoSHINE #womenswrestling #santanagarrett #wwe #nxt pic.twitter.com/9eLf1hOZ2C

— SANTANA GARRETT (@SantanaGarrett_) June 2, 2021

I will never forget the fans, and the love they showed me. Whether it was a tank, power-suits, flags, CRUSH, Rusev, 900 partners, weddings or tables: I tried to always entertain you, and you definitely elevated me. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/n7W5i5KAMI

— CJ “Lana” Perry (@LanaWWE) June 2, 2021

Various other members of the wrestling community, including several current WWE stars, have weighed in on the releases as well.

Whoever is lucky enough to get Heidi Lovelace on their roster, you win.

— LIV Morgan (@YaOnlyLivvOnce) June 2, 2021

Wow… ?

— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) June 2, 2021

? terrible https://t.co/qhdrnGnRAE

— Lexi Kaufman (@AlexaBliss_WWE) June 2, 2021

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— ??????? ???? ? (@DakotaKai_WWE) June 2, 2021

What a horrible mismanagement of some really talented people. Sucks.

— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) June 2, 2021

Every one of those people will be fine.

Work hard. Be you. Be successful. Be your own boss. HAVE FUN!

— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) June 2, 2021

Dori got all the dog Moms roses on Mother’s Day, sent me flowers when my grandma passed away, organized locker room birthday parties, sent a gift to Chelsea from all of us when she got hurt, made Jess a video to tell her we miss her AND is one of the greatest wrestlers out there.

— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) June 2, 2021

There are some talented people on the free agent market. Check out who is available:

Ruby Riott brutally attacks Liv Morgan: Raw, Feb. 3, 2020

Murphy vs. Seth Rollins: SmackDown, Nov. 20, 2020

Opinion: Some of these names are more surprising than others, but it is rather telling to see how much praise was heaped onto them after their releases. Riott in particular seems to have been nearly universally praised and is someone who could be signed to several other companies. Just because WWE would not push her does not mean she is worthless, so let her show what she can do elsewhere.

What do you think of the releases? Who will wind up where? Let us know in the comments below.

Thomas Hall has been a wrestling fan for over thirty years and has seen over 50,000 wrestling matches. He has also been a wrestling reviewer since 2009 with over 5,000 full shows covered. You can find his work at kbwrestlingreviews.com, or check out his- Amazon author page with 30 wrestling books.

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