WWE Black Wednesday Releases 5 Years Later - Where Are They Now?

On April 15, 2020, WWE's infamous Black Wednesday saw the sudden release of dozens of wrestlers and staff as part of sweeping pandemic-era budget cuts — but where are they now? In this video, we track the post-WWE careers of major names like Rusev, Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona), EC3, and Drake Maverick, exploring how these former WWE stars rebuilt their legacies across AEW, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene. Join us as we revisit Black Wednesday and uncover what happened to the wrestlers who were let go.

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Voiceover: Simon Miller.
Video Editor: Adam Morrison.
Original Article by Jamie Kennedy can be found here.