Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin were both released by WWE as part of TKO’s mass firings following the WWE-UFC merger.
On a recent edition of his “1 Of A Kind” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam discussed Benjamin’s firing from WWE. He said,
“Shelton’s a great guy, and an incredible athlete. I have no idea what they were or were not doing with him, but I know that when I worked before with him, back in 2005 or 2006, I always felt like the office really respected him a lot by the push they were giving him. I worked him a lot, and you’re like all at some level of getting pushed or feeling like you’re getting disrespected and not pushed, or getting promises broken to you about being pushed. I just remember he was very good, [a] great athlete, and he knew what he was doing. [He was] a good guy too.”
On a recent edition of his “Tuesday with The Taskmaster” podcast, former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan reacted to Ziggler and Benjamin’s release.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the talent of Dolph Ziggler: “I don’t know Dolph Ziggler from Adam, but he’s one of the most talented guys I’ve ever seen in my life. Loyal [as the day is long].”
On WWE releasing Shelton Benjamin: “Then Shelton Benjamin, who’s a great friend of mine, he trained amateur with Brock’s [Lesnar] coach. He did anything they wanted, ‘The Gold Standard,’ let go, come back, The Hurt [Business] and you let him go?”
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Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin, two prominent wrestlers in the WWE, have recently been released as part of TKO’s mass firings following the WWE-UFC merger. This news has sparked discussions among fans and industry insiders about the talent and potential of these two athletes.
In a recent episode of his podcast, “1 Of A Kind,” WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam shared his thoughts on Shelton Benjamin’s firing. Van Dam expressed his admiration for Benjamin, describing him as a great guy and an incredible athlete. He also mentioned that during their time working together in 2005 and 2006, he noticed the office’s respect for Benjamin through the push he was receiving. Van Dam emphasized Benjamin’s skills, athleticism, and professionalism, highlighting his positive qualities as both a performer and a person.
Former WCW booker Kevin Sullivan also weighed in on the releases of Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin during an episode of his podcast, “Tuesday with The Taskmaster.” Sullivan praised Ziggler’s talent, stating that he is one of the most talented individuals he has ever seen in his life. He also commended Ziggler’s loyalty. Regarding Benjamin, Sullivan expressed his disbelief at WWE’s decision to release him. He mentioned that Benjamin had trained in amateur wrestling with Brock Lesnar’s coach and had consistently delivered what the company asked of him. Sullivan questioned why someone like Benjamin, who had been known as “The Gold Standard” and had recently been part of The Hurt Business faction, would be let go.
The releases of Ziggler and Benjamin have left fans and industry insiders puzzled and curious about the reasoning behind these decisions. Both wrestlers have showcased their skills and dedication throughout their careers, making their departures from WWE surprising to many.
As fans continue to speculate about the future endeavors of Ziggler and Benjamin, it is important to note that the wrestling industry is constantly evolving. Wrestlers often find new opportunities and success outside of WWE, and it will be interesting to see what paths these talented individuals choose to pursue.
For the latest updates and news on the world of wrestling, fans can visit eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages. The wrestling community eagerly awaits the next chapter in the careers of Dolph Ziggler and Shelton Benjamin, hoping to witness their continued success in the industry they have dedicated themselves to.