10 Most Shocking WWE Superstar Releases Of 2014

9. Slate Randall

Most of you won€™t know who Slate Randall is. He€™s a pretty good looking fella who was in WWE€™s developmental system until August 1st, when he was quietly released from his contract. He was in phenomenal physical condition, is a pretty good wrestler from most accounts and had a lot of what it takes to be a star in the WWE. Needless to say it was a surprise to hear he was quietly released from his developmental deal, considering he had the look, ability, and if the YouTube footage of him from his days on the indies is any indication, the charisma and promo skills that the WWE is looking for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_a0AW4cHWk What makes it even more surprising is that the guy was the last superstar to be managed by the late Paul Bearer, which most thought was certainly a big positive for his future in the WWE. If that wasn€™t enough, he was a contestant on The Rock€™s TNT reality show €œThe Hero€. Slate Randall, from several insider accounts had a lot going for him, so his release in August, while in the grand scheme of things went unnoticed, was certainly a surprising one. Maybe the WWE had a surplus of good looking Hollywood style guys under contract.
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Matthew J. Douglas is an emerging screenwriter born in Toronto. A lifelong fascination with what makes a compelling story and the Toni Morrison quote "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." led the often opinionated Matthew to the life of writer. Matthew is also a lifelong WWE fan, and a self diagnosed Reality TV Junkie.