WWE Releases Elias

WWE has released Elias from his contract, the company announced on Sunday. Elias, whose real name is Jeff Hardy, was a former WWE champion.

Introduction

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Elias, as was first reported by PWInsider.com.

Elias was drafted to SmackDown as part of the 2016 WWE Draft, and he made his main roster debut in November of that year. Since then, he has competed in a number of high-profile matches, including a Universal Championship Match against Roman Reigns at WWE Extreme Rules 2018.

Elias was most recently seen on WWE TV at WrestleMania 35, where he performed in a special musical performance with John Legend.

WWE Releases Elias

WWE has officially released Elias from his contract, according to a report from Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select. Sapp reports that WWE made the decision to release Elias due to the current economic climate.

Why Elias was released

On June 21, 2021, WWE announced that it had released Elias from his contract. The release comes as a bit of a surprise, as Elias had been with the company since 2014 and was a regular member of the Raw roster.

Elias was never able to break through to the main event scene, despite being a very talented performer. It is possible that WWE felt he was not going to be a top star in the company and decided to release him rather than keep him around as a mid-card performer.

What Elias did wrong

On Monday, WWE announced that it had come to terms on the release of Elias.

Elias had been with the company since 2014, when he was signed to a developmental deal and reported to NXT. He made his main roster debut in 2017 as a heel musician, and over the next three years found himself in the upper midcard as a singles wrestler and tag team competitor.

In 2020, Elias was sidelined with an Achilles injury, which ultimately led to his release. Here’s a look at what went wrong for Elias during his time with WWE.

What WWE said about the release

WWE has announced that it has released Elias from his contract.

“WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Elias as of today, March 10, 2020,” the company said in a statement. “We wish Elias the best in all his future endeavors.”

Elias had been with WWE since 2014, when he signed with NXT. He made his main roster debut in early 2017 and was a regular member of the Raw roster. He won the Raw Tag Team Championships with Bobby Lashley in 2019 and was a two-time Intercontinental Champion.

Reactions to Elias’ Release

Other WWE Superstars

WWE released Elias on Friday, and several of his former co-workers have taken to social media to react to the news.

Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler wrote on Twitter, “Elias was one of the good guys. I hope he takes some time off, comes back better than ever.”

Zack Ryder also shared his thoughts on Elias’ release, writing, “I’m beyond shocked & saddened to hear about @IAmEliasWWE being released by WWE. He’s one of my best friends in the business & one of the most talented guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing a ring with. I wish him nothing but the best in everything he does.”

WWE Fans

Elias was released by WWE on Black Friday, and fans have had a variety of reactions.

Some are sad to see him go, as they enjoyed his music and his matches. Others are happy, as they felt he was one of the weaker members of the roster. And still others are mixed, feeling that WWE made a mistake in releasing him.

Whatever the reaction, it’s clear that Elias was a polarizing figure in WWE. He will be missed by some and not so much by others.

What’s Next for Elias

On January 30th, 2021, WWE released Elias from his contract. This came as a surprise to many fans, as Elias was one of the most popular Superstars on the roster. Elias was known for his musical abilities, and he was often referred to as the “Drifter”. So, what’s next for Elias?

Where Elias will go next

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Elias.

We wish Elias the best in all his future endeavors.

What Elias will do next

As of right now, it is unknown what Elias will do next as his WWE career has come to an end.