Every Wrestler WWE Released In 2023

20. Shanky

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Oh, it's Shanky.

That's pretty much how WWE fans reacted whenever Jinder Mahal's pal danced his way to ringside for a match or was shown on TV cutting promos in the back. Try as they might, company creative just couldn't get fans to give a toss about the guy. He was never actually over.

WWE couldn't even muster much support for Shanks when he challenged GUNTHER for the Intercontinental Title over in India at Superstar Spectacle in early-September. The former dancing fool was let go from his contract shortly after that, and few were left surprised to see his name pop up on mass release reports.

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