Real Reason Mustafa Ali Quit WWE (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn on Mustafa Ali requesting his WWE release, Vince McMahon & more!

by Andy H Murray

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

Today's video begins with the weekend's big story, as Mustafa Ali reveals he has asked for his WWE release (00:23) after close to six years with the company. The 35-year-old has not appeared on company television since SmackDown.

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We run through the situation that may have led to Ali asking to be let go by the biggest promotion in the world after that (02:14), covering a report on a heated argument between him and Vince McMahon.

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From there, we briefly talk Royal Rumble 2022 (06:38) following the emergence of a major rumour killer on the "forbidden door" entrant WWE is supposedly planning for the men's match.

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Finally, we cover Britt Baker's recent comments on WWE (09:19), as the reigning AEW Women's World Champion speaks openly on the company's previous interest in her.

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.