10 Best Moments Featuring WWE’s Newly Released Stars

Gone but not completely forgotten.

By Matt Marsden /

As the WWE machine continues to roll on, the company has released eight Superstars from its talent pool.

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Damien Sandow and King Barrett head the list of Superstars moved on. Though Barrett's impending departure was well publicised, the release of Damien Sandow is one in particular that has been met with great frustration.

Santino Marella, Cameron, Hornswoggle, Alex Riley, El Torito and Zeb Colter fill out the list of delistees.

Considering the influx of talent on WWE's roster, it comes as no surprise to see the company dispose of its unused talent.

For better or worse, it's unlikely we will see the latest batch to be 'future endeavoured' return to the company in the future. Rather than mourn the losses, we can look back and remember the awesome moments they created.

Although the eight stars were unable to break out in a main event capacity - or in any capacity in some cases - all are responsible for providing headlines during their WWE tenures.

While most of the performers' greatest moments will be forgotten in time, history was made on more than one occasion thanks to the departing group members.

These are the 10 best moments by WWE's eight released stars...

10. Alex Riley Stands Up To The Miz

It's difficult to remember of a time when the WWE Universe actually cared about Alex Riley - or knew who he was for that matter - but Riley was initially on the path to being a breakout superstar in 2011.

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After a year of being The Miz's bud having initially been his NXT student, Riley began winning the fans' adoration when Miz became hostile towards his friend and VP of Corporate Communications.

Failing to win the WWE Championship from John Cena in an "I Quit" Match, Miz blamed Riley for his shortcomings and fired him as a result. To the crowd's delight, Riley stood up for himself by unleashing a beatdown on The Miz to kickstart a run as an underdog face.

By 2013, all momentum had petered away.

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