Booker T didn’t expect to see Mustafa Ali’s release from WWE last week but isn’t too surprised by the ex-Superstar’s exit.
Ali was one of several names cut from WWE, joining a list that includes Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, Aliyah, Emma, Riddick Moss, Mace, Mansoor, and others.
On the latest edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker addressed the recent wave of releases and spoke at length about Ali. He said,
“Did I see it coming? No. But, I’m not surprised by anything that happens when it comes to guys getting released. It’s just like Mandy Rose, I didn’t see that coming, but when it happens, it happens quick. It’s always been that way in this business as far as guys being on that list of guys getting released.
“I didn’t see Mustafa’s name come up or anything, it wasn’t like, oh this guy is rocking the boat, I didn’t see that or anything. But you never know what’s going on behind the scenes, as well as with this merger they’re going to be looking to trim a lot of fat, do we really need these guys?”
Ali had requested his release from WWE in 2022 but his request was denied. Prior to his release, Ali had been scheduled to compete at this weekend’s WWE NXT: No Mercy pay-per-view event.
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Mustafa Ali’s unexpected release from WWE has left many fans and fellow wrestlers surprised. However, Booker T, a WWE Hall of Famer, has expressed that while he didn’t see it coming, he isn’t too surprised by Ali’s exit. Ali was among several names cut from WWE, including Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, Aliyah, Emma, Riddick Moss, Mace, and Mansoor.
Booker T addressed the recent wave of releases on his “Hall of Fame” podcast and specifically spoke about Ali. He mentioned that while he didn’t anticipate Ali’s release, he understands that anything can happen in the wrestling industry when it comes to talent being let go. Booker T also compared Ali’s situation to that of Mandy Rose, stating that sometimes releases happen quickly and unexpectedly.
Booker T further emphasized that there might be factors behind the scenes that fans and even fellow wrestlers are unaware of. With the recent merger between WWE and another company, there may be a need to trim down the roster and evaluate which wrestlers are essential to the company’s future plans.
It is worth noting that Ali had previously requested his release from WWE in 2022, but his request was denied. Prior to his release, Ali was scheduled to compete at the WWE NXT: No Mercy pay-per-view event.
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While Mustafa Ali’s release may have come as a surprise to many, Booker T’s insights shed some light on the unpredictable nature of the wrestling industry. As fans continue to follow the careers of their favorite wrestlers, they can expect more unexpected twists and turns along the way.