As we’ve been reporting here on eWn, WWE released five talents from its roster on Friday – Jinder Mahal, Xia Li, Veer Mahaan, Sanga, and Xyon Quinn.
Pwinsider is reporting that there are no further releases expected to take place over the weekend.
Additionally, the latest talent releases were handled differently than in the past. The calls to the wrestlers cut from the roster were more “apologetic and respectful” than previous executives who headed up WWE Talent Relations, including John Laurinaitis. It is said that Laurinaitis in particular was often rude to the talent when he informed them they were being fired.
While WWE internally attributed the move to “budget cuts,” it remains unclear whether this was the same message communicated to the affected talent.
All five Superstars were informed of their releases on Friday evening. As per WWE management, the decision to release these stars resulted from a combination of factors, including their lack of recent appearances on TV due to the unavailability of creative content and their tenure and growth trajectory within the company.
Moreover, none of the released talent had any issues or conflicts that led to their departure. All five of them were well-regarded and respected among their colleagues.
Some members of the SmackDown roster came to know about the releases after the news surfaced online as no official memos were sent to the talent or staff.
Interestingly, Jinder Mahal, who was recently at NXT, was reportedly very supportive and helpful to his colleagues, offering valuable advice to anyone who asked for it.
As for Xia Li, the graphics team had advertised her for the upcoming battle royale on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, indicating they were unaware of her release from the company.
Each of the five talents has a 90-day non-compete period before they can become free agents.
WWE Releases Five Talents from Roster: Jinder Mahal, Xia Li, Veer Mahaan, Sanga, and Xyon Quinn
In a surprising move, WWE has released five talents from its roster. The released superstars include Jinder Mahal, Xia Li, Veer Mahaan, Sanga, and Xyon Quinn. While WWE has cited budget cuts as the reason behind these releases, it is unclear whether this was the same message communicated to the affected talent.
The latest talent releases have been handled differently than in the past. According to reports, the calls to the wrestlers cut from the roster were more “apologetic and respectful” compared to previous executives who headed up WWE Talent Relations. This marks a departure from the often rude treatment that talent received when informed of their release by executives like John Laurinaitis.
The decision to release these stars was based on a combination of factors. WWE management stated that their lack of recent appearances on TV due to the unavailability of creative content, as well as their tenure and growth trajectory within the company, played a role in the decision. It is important to note that none of the released talent had any issues or conflicts that led to their departure. They were well-regarded and respected among their colleagues.
The news of the releases came as a surprise to some members of the SmackDown roster, as no official memos were sent to the talent or staff. Instead, they learned about it after the news surfaced online. This lack of communication raises questions about the transparency and communication within the company.
One notable figure among the released talents is Jinder Mahal. Recently at NXT, Mahal was reportedly very supportive and helpful to his colleagues, offering valuable advice to anyone who asked for it. His departure from WWE comes as a disappointment to many fans who appreciated his contributions to the company.
Another interesting aspect is Xia Li’s situation. The graphics team had advertised her for an upcoming battle royale on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, indicating that they were unaware of her release from the company. This oversight raises concerns about coordination and communication between different departments within WWE.
Each of the five released talents will have a 90-day non-compete period before they can become free agents. This means that they cannot immediately join another wrestling promotion and will have to wait before exploring new opportunities.
As WWE continues to navigate its roster and make changes, fans and industry insiders will be closely watching to see how these releases impact the company’s future direction. The respectful handling of these releases is a step in the right direction, but questions remain about the decision-making process and communication within WWE.