WWE legend The Rock recently shared his thoughts on the latest round of WWE talent cuts.
It has been noted that WWE executed talent cuts and the latest round took place following the completion of their merger with UFC under TKO Group Holdings earlier this month. The two combat sports companies officially completed their merger on September 12 and it led to the formation of a new company called TKO Group Holdings. It has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
The merger caused some employees to let go and the layoffs took place only days after. Dozens of employees were released in the divisions. On-screen talents were also released few days later.
List of Released WWE Talents
Here’s the updated list of releases:
- Dolph Ziggler
- Mustafa Ali
- Shelton Benjamin
- Top Dolla
- Elias
- Riddick Moss
- Rick Boogs
- Dana Brooke
- Emma
- Aaliyah
- Mace
- Mansoor
- Quincy Elliot (NXT)
- Bryson Montana (NXT)
- Dabba-Kato
- Shanky
- Yulisa León
- Daniel McArthur
- Bryson Montana
- Kevin Ventura-Cortez
The Rock reacts
The WWE Legend took to social media yesterday to comment on the releases and specifically put over Dolph Ziggler for his decorated career, tweeting out:
“Just seeing all these releases now. These days so f’n tough for the ones who gave their all to our crazy world of pro wrestling. Like @HEELZiggler. What a decorated @WWE career and I’ll always be a supporter and fan. Can’t wait to see what he (and everyone) does next… #onward,” The Rock said in a post.
Just seeing all these releases now.
These days so f’n tough for the ones who gave their all to our crazy world of pro wrestling. Like @HEELZiggler.
What a decorated @WWE career and I’ll always be a supporter and fan. Can’t wait to see what he (and everyone) does next… #onward pic.twitter.com/uc5vXNxxNk— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 22, 2023
