The WWE have been swinging the axe in 2021 to cut their roster in order to adapt to the unfavourable financial climate.
There has scarcely been a company or an industry worldwide that hasn’t been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately for Vince McMahon, the WWE is among those whose finances have been ravaged.
As a result, the company has had little choice but to make considerable cuts to their roster. It has, of course, been an opportunity for those pulling the strings to cull the fighters they no longer want around.
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In total, there have been 80 fighters who have had their WWE contracts terminated or not renewed since the pandemic began, with the Metro providing the full list of names of those who have been released.
There is no doubt that the value of the WWE has plummeted with the departure of some of these fighters. Who are you most disappointed to see the back of, wrestling fans?
- Bobby Fish
- Mercedes Martinez
- Leon Ruff
- Tyler Rust
- Bronson Reed
- Jake Atlas
- Ari Sterling
- Kona Reeves
- Zechariah Smith
- Asher Hale
- Giant Zanjeer
- Stephen Smith
- Dezmond Troy
- Bray Wyatt
- Chase Parker
- Matt Martel
- Killian Dain
- Marina Shafier
- Arturo Ruas
- Curt Stallion
- Sunil Singh
- Samir Singh
- Lars Sullivan
- Steve Cutler
- Andrade
- Billie Kay
- Peyton Royce
- Samoa Joe
- Kalisto
- Chelsea Green
- Mickie James
- Tucker
- Bo Dallas
- Mojo Rawley
- Wesley Blake
- Jessmyn Duke
- Kavita Devi
- Vanessa Bourne
- Skylaer Story
- Ezra Judge
- Alexander Wolfe
- Velveteen Dream
- Braun Strowman
- Lana
- Buddy Murphy
- Aleister Black
- Ruby Riott
- August Grey
- Ariya Daivari
- Tony Nese
- Tyler Breeze
- Fandango
- Santana Garrett
- Tino Sabbatelli
- Nia Jax
- Eva Marie
- Mia Yim
- Harry Smith
- Keith Lee
- Karrion Kross
- Scarlett Bordeaux
- Lince Dorado
- Gran Metalik
- Jeet Rama
- Katrina Cortez
- Trey Baxter
- Zayda Ramier
- Jessi Kamea
- B-Fab
- Oney Lorcan
- Ember Moon
- Franky Monet
- John Morrison
- Top Dolla
- Ashante ‘Thee’ Adonis
- Isaiah ‘Swerve’ Scott
- Tegan Nox
- Drake Maverick
- Shane Thorne
- Jaxson Ryker