Wrestling News: Truth Behind Zelina Vega's WWE Release & More (VIDEO)

Adam Wilbourn and Andy H. Murray bring you today's daily news briefing.

by Andy H Murray

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

We begin with Zelina Vega, who was shockingly released from her WWE contract last week (00:29). New details have since emerged on what prompted the promotion to let her go, how it relates to WWE's third-party content ban, and how much money Vega was making through Twitch compared to wrestling. Everything you need to know is discussed within.

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It's over to a more positive topic after that, as Sasha Banks has named one of her dream opponents in WWE (05:05).

From there, we pivot over to AEW, with a new story revealing the real reason why Jon Moxley vs. Kenny Omega II is going down on free television and not pay-per-view (06:46). Our final story focuses on former AEW Women's World Champion Riho (09:24) and questions surrounding her status in the promotion.

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

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. 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.