The 9 Wrestlers WWE Just Released

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Samoa Joe

Samoa Joe
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This is the release that knocked everyone on their arses.

Samoa Joe seemed to have it made in WWE. Sure, he was probably never going to become World Champion or get that run on top his 20-year body of work so richly deserved, but Joe had shown his adaptability by becoming a fine colour commentator on Raw.

Christ, the guy was just on hand to call some action in his poncho as Tampa's stormy weather threatened WrestleMania 37 last weekend. Throughout, he was composed and professional alongside Michael Cole. Less than one week later, Joe's WWE career is no more, and social media can't quite believe it.

Some fans even drooled about all the matches Joe could have when it was announced that he was leaving the broadcast booth. It wasn't to be. Wrestling fans will have to console themselves with the thought that the 42-year old may not be able to resist AEW if he's able to heal up from decades of in-ring punishment.

It'll be must-see wherever he goes.

What do you think of these WWE releases? For more wrestling, check out 19 Things You Probably Missed From WWE’s Post-WrestleMania 37 Raw (April 12) and 10 Things Post-WrestleMania 37 Raw Told Us About WWE’s Future!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.