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Wrestling Purge: WWE and AEW Roster Cuts Revealed

Each wrestler has a unique place in someone’s heart, especially when it comes to the fascinating world of pro wrestling.

Wrestling is an industry, so sometimes it’s necessary to let wrestlers go.

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WWE and AEW both made recent roster changes. WWE parted ways three wrestlers from AEW and released eleven Superstars.

The following is an overview of all the notable professional wrestlers leaving their respective companies.

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WWE releases talent including one WWE Hall of Famer, according to a report

Cedric Alexander announced his resignation on February 7, shocking WWE fans. As it turned out, several wrestlers also were released from WWE contracts.

Various outlets soon confirmed WWE had released multiple Superstars—including Cedric Alexander, Sonya Deville, Blair Davenport, and Authors of Pain (Akam, Rezar, and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering).

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WWE Releases More Superstars and Former Champions, including: Report

WWE made changes after the first wave, and released four other WWE Superstars known for their tag-team championships.

The releases include Isla dawn from The Unholy Union and Giovanni Vinci, formerly Imperium. Luke Gallows of The O.C. and Karl Anderson are also included.

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WWE releases another Superstar as part of its roster changes

WWE has released Elektra Lozano of Legado del Fantasma.

These releases are believed to have been strategically done to create room for talents transitioning from NXT to the main roster, and also to give opportunities to emerging talent.

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Several AEW Superstars removed from Roster page: Report

WWE isn’t the sole promotion to make roster changes. AEW removed three Superstars: Miro, formerly Rusev (WWE), Malakai (formerly Aleister in WWE), Rick Starks.

Ricky Starks was a notable surprise guest on NXT.

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WWE News and Pro Wrestling News.

  • WWE Registers New Ring Numbers Following Mass Superstar Releases
  • Ricky Starks, former AEW wrestler makes shocking debut on WWE NXT
  • Undertaker Praises Ricky Starks After Surprise WWE NXT Debut
  • The AEW wrestler released after battery arrest

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