WWE Wrestlers' Reactions To Their Releases Revealed

Ember Moon, Scarlett, Gran Metalik, and more react to being let go by WWE on Thursday.

by Andy H Murray
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WWE announce its latest round of roster cuts on Thursday, with a total of 18 wrestlers leaving the promotion on the same day that it releases its Q3 2021 financial reports. The promotion has thus far released only a short statement on the matter, with the reported reasons for the sacking ranging from the usual "budget cuts" to COVID-19 vaccination status.

Jessi Kamea, Trey Baxter, Zayda Ramier, Jeet Rama, Oney Lorcan, Katrina Cortez, Franky Monet, B-Fab, Ember Moon, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado, Mia Yim, Davey Boy Smith Jr., Eva Marie, Scarlett, Karrion Kross, Keith Lee, and Nia Jax comprise the list of departures.

A number of the wrestlers let go have since hit social media with their initial reactions, with Moon amongst the most prominent:-

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On top of effectively confirming a return for her old Taya Valkyrie persona, Monet tweeted the following:-

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Scarlett has confirmed she is bound to only a 30-day non-compete clause, teased at bringing back an old gimmick, and dropped a slice of humour:-

Metalik, who had asked for his WWE release earlier this year, celebrated his freedom before going more in-depth:-

Yim is already teasing rematches with old rivals:-

Kross posted a cryptic graveyard video:-

Lorcan, meanwhile, took a different approach, uploading a short video YouTube, saying he had six great years with the promotion but is excited for the future, saying he'll be available from the first week of February:-

Some of the biggest names, Lee and Jax included, are yet to make public statements on their releases.

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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.