UPDATE:
For 2020, so far, there have been several waves of WWE exits.
- Wave one included 16 WWE superstars.
- Wave two saw that number grow to 22.
- Wave three grew to 25 releases.
- Wave four added 12 more WWE departures.
- Wave five saw 7 more departures.
- Wave six saw 6 more departures.
- Wave seven saw another 6 exits.
- Wave eight had 3 more departures for a total of 64 exits since Christmastime 2019.
Despite being an essential service, a decision that appears to some to be a political quid pro quo, which a WWE expects these departures, a mix of releases and furloughs, will save WWE $48 million annually. The number of head office staff released or furloughed is unknown at this time.
In addition, Vince McMahon’s XFL reboot has filed for bankruptcy; WWE had a small stake in that venture.
ORIGINAL:
WWE Bloody Wednesday Bleeds Into Rest Of Week With Wave 5 Seeing More NXT Departures! Almost 50 WWE Exits Since Christmas!
Wave one included 16 WWE superstars, wave two saw that grow to 22, wave three grew to 25 releases in one day and wave four added 12 more WWE departures for a total of 42 exits since Christmas.
Boundless positive vibes and well wishes to everyone. “It can’t rain all the time …” and it certainly won’t.
— Alyssa Marino (@ayy_marino) April 16, 2020
Other released talent are being reported:
* Kathy Campanelli (Alyssa Marino)
* Dorian Mak
* Jon Quasto
Additional furloughed coaches are reported to be:
* Serena Deeb
* Kendo Kashin
* Norman Smiley
* Ace Steele
With the above, that’s 49 exits from WWE since December 2019.
