Okay, so, I was looking into all the folks who got the boot from WWE in 2024. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.
First off, I started by digging around for any news on who got released. I found a bunch of articles and forum posts talking about it. There’s a lot of chatter online, especially after some big names got cut.
- I made a list of all the names that kept popping up. It was kinda shocking to see some of these wrestlers go.
- Then, I checked out their profiles on the WWE website, just to be sure. Most of them were gone, which confirmed the news.
- I also looked into why they were released. Some of it was contract stuff, like with Bobby Lashley. His contract just ran out, and he decided to bounce. It’s crazy to think about since he was such a big deal when he came back in 2018. After leaving in 2008, He was off doing his own thing, wrestling for different groups and even trying out mixed martial arts.
The first big wave of releases I noticed happened around April and May. That’s when Jinder Mahal, the first WWE champ from India, got let go. Along with him, there were Veer Mahan, Gable Stevenson, Drew Gulak, Xyon Quinn, and Xia Li. That’s a lot of talent out the door all at once. I remember when Jinder Mahal won the title. I mean, he was the first WWE Champion who was Indian. That was a huge deal.
And it wasn’t just the guys. I saw that Indi Hartwell, who used to be the NXT Women’s Champion, also got released. It’s rough seeing someone who worked their way up like that get cut. Another shocker was Becky Lynch. Her contract ran out in June, and she’s a huge star. Winning all those titles and then just… gone. It’s wild.
I spent a good chunk of time reading what fans were saying about all this. Some people are super bummed, especially about the bigger names. Others are kinda excited, thinking maybe these wrestlers will show up in other promotions. I even joined in on a few discussions, sharing what I found.
What I Realized
After going through all this, I realized that the wrestling business is pretty cutthroat. One day you’re on top, and the next you’re out. It made me appreciate the wrestlers who manage to stick around for a long time even more. It is not just about being good in the ring. I guess sometimes it comes down to business and contracts.
This whole thing was a real eye-opener. It’s not just about the matches and the storylines. There’s a whole other side to it that we don’t always see. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on what these released wrestlers do next. You never know where they might pop up!
