10 Most Controversial WWE Firings Ever

10. Charlie And Jackie Haas

In the summer of 2005, the big rumour in the pro wrestling world was that Brock Lesnar was on his way back to WWE. The Beast Incarnate wasn't going to be coming for chump change, so Vince McMahon made it abundantly clear that he was going to make some roster cuts in order to balance the books, should Brock decide that the squared circle was where he was supposed to be.

In July of that same year, 18 performers were released by WWE. Some were veterans, others were rookies, but two just so happened to be a newly-wed couple returning from their honeymoon. Charlie and Jackie Haas (formerly Jackie Gayda) had just completed a two-week jaunt celebrating their newly-legally bound relationship when they were served with termination papers and wished the best on their future endeavours.

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To make matters worse, the whole cost-cutting measure was another false step by the company, as Brock Lesnar didn't return until 2014. Charlie and Jackie Haas weren't exactly indispensable to WWE but both had plenty to offer, be it in the ring or outside, especially at a time when WWE had no interest in bringing in experienced talent from the independents.