WWE Wrestlers' Reactions To Their Releases Revealed
Ember Moon, Scarlett, Gran Metalik, and more react to being let go by WWE on Thursday.
WWE announce its latest round of roster cuts on Thursday, with a total of 18 wrestlers leaving the promotion on the same day that it releases its Q3 2021 financial reports. The promotion has thus far released only a short statement on the matter, with the reported reasons for the sacking ranging from the usual "budget cuts" to COVID-19 vaccination status.
Jessi Kamea, Trey Baxter, Zayda Ramier, Jeet Rama, Oney Lorcan, Katrina Cortez, Franky Monet, B-Fab, Ember Moon, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado, Mia Yim, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Eva Marie, Scarlett, Karrion Kross, Keith Lee, and Nia Jax comprise the list of departures.
A number of the wrestlers let go have since hit social media with their initial reactions, with Moon amongst the most prominent:-
All I can do is laugh...
— Ember NXT Moon Palmer (@WWEEmberMoon) November 4, 2021
On top of effectively confirming a return for her old Taya Valkyrie persona, Monet tweeted the following:-
Once I’ve gathered myself from feeling all levels of disappointment, sadness, anger and also uncontrollable laughter, I’ll have a statement. But for now….30 days. #WERALOCA
? tayavalkyrie@gmail.com
Advertisement— Franky Monet (@FrankyMonetWWE) November 4, 2021
Scarlett has confirmed she is bound to only a 30-day non-compete clause, teased at bringing back an old gimmick, and dropped a slice of humour:-
Time to fulfill my wrestling dream of having a hardcore bra and panties match… ?
AdvertisementBut seriously…
— Scarlett Bordeaux (@Lady_Scarlett13) November 5, 2021
Metalik, who had asked for his WWE release earlier this year, celebrated his freedom before going more in-depth:-
Thank you WWE universe for welcoming me with open arms during my stay in the company. Thank you @VinceMcMahon for granting me my release. I will miss you WWE universe. Remember the most important thing in life is to be Happy See you soon. “The king of the ropes” Mascara Dorada
— Metalik (@WWEGranMetalik) November 5, 2021
Yim is already teasing rematches with old rivals:-
No seriously. Run it back. pic.twitter.com/gH2m1hIcxo
— Nicole Matthews (@nmatthewsninja) November 5, 2021
Kross posted a cryptic graveyard video:-
I heard you all the entire time.
Advertisement— ? KROSS (@WWEKarrionKross) November 5, 2021
Lorcan, meanwhile, took a different approach, uploading a short video YouTube, saying he had six great years with the promotion but is excited for the future, saying he'll be available from the first week of February:-
Some of the biggest names, Lee and Jax included, are yet to make public statements on their releases.