Who Did WWE Fire and Why?
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WWE has come under fire in recent years for a number of reasons. One of the most controversial topics has been their treatment of wrestlers. Recently, WWE has come under fire for firing a number of wrestlers. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at who WWE has fired and why.
WWE Fires Several Wrestlers
WWE has fired several wrestlers as of late. The company has not given an official reason for the firings, but it is speculated that it is because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s take a look at who WWE has fired and why.
WWE releases several wrestlers
On Wednesday, WWE announced that it has released several wrestlers from its roster.
The company did not specify which wrestlers have been released, but several sources have reported that the following wrestlers are among those who have been let go:
-Braun Strowman
-Aleister Black
-Ruby Riott
-Liv Morgan
-The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce)
-Mickie James
-Titus O’Neil
WWE has not commented on the specific reasons for the releases, but it is believed that they are part of the company’s cost-cutting measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
WWE gives no explanation for the firings
WWE has released several wrestlers over the past week, and the company has given no explanation for the firings.
Among those released areBraun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Ruby Riott and Santana Garrett.
Strowman was a former WWE Universal Champion and had been with the company since 2012. Black is a former NXT Champion who had been with WWE since 2016. Lana is a former Divas Champion who had been with WWE since 2013. Riott is a former SmackDown Women’s Champion who had been with WWE since 2017. Garrett is a former NXT Women’s Champion who had been with WWE since 2015.
While WWE has not given any official reason for the firings, it is being speculated that they are due to budget cuts.
Theories on Why WWE Fired the Wrestlers
On April 15th, 2020, WWE fired a total of 18 wrestlers. Theories abound as to why WWE did this, with some believing it was due to the COVID-19 pandemic and others speculating that the company is simply cutting costs. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular theories and see if there’s any merit to them.
The wrestlers were released due to budget cuts
In recent years, WWE has been cutting costs in a variety of ways. One of the most significant ways has been through the release of wrestlers. In 2017 and 2018, WWE released a large number of wrestlers, with many speculating that budget cuts were to blame.
However, there are other theories as to why WWE has been releasing wrestlers. One theory is that WWE is trying to get rid of older, less popular wrestlers in order to make room for newer, more popular ones. Another theory is that WWE is trying to save money by eliminating high-paid wrestlers. Whatever the reasons may be, it’s clear that budget cuts have played a role in the release of several wrestlers in recent years.
The wrestlers were released due to poor performance
While there are many different theories as to why WWE decided to release a number of their wrestlers, the most likely explanation is that the organization felt that these particular performers were not meeting the standards that they had set for their athletes. In some cases, WWE may have also been concerned about the public image of certain wrestlers and felt that it would be best to part ways with them in order to protect their brand.
The wrestlers were released due to backstage politics
WWE has a long history of politics backstage, with different wrestlers and personalities vying for power behind the scenes. It’s been suggested that the recent firing of several wrestlers was due to backstage politics, with WWE officials looking to make an example of them.
Some of the wrestlers who were released, such as Ryback and Sin Cara, had been critical of WWE management in the past. This may have led to them being targeted in the recent releases.
It’s also been speculated that WWE officials were looking to send a message to the wrestlers that they need to be loyal to the company. By release prized superstars like Ryback and Sin Cara, WWE is making it clear that they won’t tolerate dissent from their employees.
Whether due to backstage politics or not, it’s clear that WWE is willing to make some drastic changes in order to maintain control over their company.
Reactions to the WWE Firings
On Thursday, WWE announced that it had released 10 Superstars from its roster. The list of those released included WWE United States Champion Andrade, Cain Velasquez, Aleister Black, EC3, Erick Rowan, Lio Rush, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, Primo and Epico, and The Ascension. WWE also announced that it had come to terms on the releases of Murphy and Aiden English.
The wrestlers who were fired are angry and upset
Many of the wrestlers who were recently fired by WWE are angry and upset at the company. Some of them have taken to social media to express their displeasure, while others have spoken to the press.
Many of the wrestlers who were let go feel that they were not given enough notice or time to find new work. Some also feel that WWE did not handle the situation in a professional manner.
Some of the wrestlers who were fired have already found new work, while others are still searching. Many of them are hopeful that they will be able to find work with another wrestling company.
The fans are confused and upset
The fans are confused and upset. Many WWE superstars have been released from their contracts, and no one is quite sure why. The superstars who have been released include Rusev, Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana, Samoa Joe, Buddy Murphy, and Karl Anderson. While some of these releases were expected (Rusev and Lana had been rumors for a while), others came as a complete shock to the WWE Universe.
What makes these releases even more confusing is that WWE has given no clear explanation as to why they happened. In the past, when WWE has released superstars, they have usually given a reason, such as “creative differences” or “we wish them the best in their future endeavors.” But this time, WWE has been very tight-lipped about the whole situation, which has only served to frustrate and confuse fans even more.
WWE’s silence on the matter has led to a lot of speculation among fans about what could be going on behind the scenes. Some believe that WWE is making these cuts due to budget reasons, while others think that there may be more going on than meets the eye. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure: the WWE Universe is not happy with how these firings were handled and they want answers from WWE.
The WWE is being criticized for the firings
Recently, the WWE has come under fire for a number of firings. The most notable firing was of Wrestler Phil Brooks, better known by his ring name CM Punk. Punk had been with the WWE for a number of years and was one of the top names in the company.
While the WWE has not given an official reason for why Punk was fired, many believe it is because he was critical of the company on a popular podcast. Punk claimed that he was mistreated by the WWE and that he was not given proper medical care for injuries sustained while wrestling.
Punk’s firing has led to a lot of criticism directed at the WWE. Many fans and wrestlers feel that Punk was treated unfairly and that the WWE is trying to silence anyone who speaks out against them.