WWE Refuse To Release Mustafa Ali, Sami Zayn Re-Signs (VIDEO)

Andy H. Murray & Adam Wilbourn on Mustafa's WWE non-release, Sami Zayn, Dynamite vs. Raw & more!

by Andy H Murray

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

Today's news video begins with the latest on the Mustafa Ali saga, as it is revealed that WWE will not be releasing the former RETRIBUTION leader despite his request (00:21). Ali revealed earlier this week that he wanted out of the world's biggest wrestling promotion.

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From there, we talk about somebody who actually wants to stick around in WWE, as it has been revealed that Sami Zayn has inked a new deal with the company (04:35).

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It's over to AEW Dynamite after that, as the show posts good ratings for this week's episode (07:45), outdoing Raw in the key 18-49 demographic.

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Finally, we close on the ex-WWE wrestler that AEW may have sneakily signed under the radar (10:03), though we are still waiting for the customary X Is #AllElite graphic.

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.