Another WWE Wrestler Requests Release, Royal Rumble 2022 Surprise (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn on Royal Rumble 2022 spoilers, WWE release request & more!

by Andy H Murray

Join WhatCulture's Adam Wilbourn & Andy H. Murray as they bring you Wednesday's rundown of all the latest wrestling news.

Today's video begins with news that another WWE wrestler has requested to be released from the promotion (00:24), following on from the recent goings-on surrounding Mustafa Ali. This veteran actually made their request before Ali, however, and is still waiting for an answer.

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We fast-forward to this Saturday's Royal Rumble 2022 event after that, discussing a big-time surprise entrant who may be in line for a WWE comeback at the show (04:47).

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From there, we rewind to this week's episode of WWE Raw, which, shockingly, was the subject of at least one last-minute change (07:01).

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Finally, close on Nick Khan. Vince McMahon's right-hand man has spoken on a number of topics relevant to the company's business in a brand new interview, including the likelihood of WWE being sold anytime soon (09:35).

As always, today's news video closes with your Twitter questions.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.