Right, let’s talk about this whole WWE releasing wrestlers thing. It feels like it happens way too often these days, doesn’t it?
My process for keeping up with it is pretty basic, honestly. Back in the day, hearing about someone getting released felt like a huge deal. You’d maybe read it in a magazine weeks later, or hear whispers online. Now? It’s almost routine. I usually just find out scrolling through my phone. A news alert pops up, or I see folks talking about it on social media. It’s instant.
First thing I do is check who got the chop. My gut reaction is usually a mix of things. Sometimes it’s “Oh yeah, saw that coming,” especially if they haven’t been on TV in ages. Other times, it’s a real head-scratcher. You see someone you thought had real promise, someone you were getting invested in, and boom, they’re gone. That stings a bit.
Keeping Track, Sort Of
I don’t keep a spreadsheet or anything crazy like that, but I do try to mentally file it away. You know, who’s out on the market now. You start thinking, “Where will they end up?” or “Man, I hope they land on their feet.” It’s become a sort of grim ritual for wrestling fans, hasn’t it?
It feels like they often do it in batches, the infamous “spring cleaning,” though it happens all year round now. You tend to see patterns sometimes:
- NXT folks: Maybe called up too soon, or just lost in the shuffle.
- Underused talent: Guys and girls you see potential in, but creative just doesn’t seem to have a plan.
- Veterans: Sometimes they cut older hands, maybe moving them to backstage roles or just letting them go entirely.
It’s the ‘Why’ That Gets Me
The official line is usually something vague like “budget cuts” or that old chestnut, “creative has nothing for you.” And maybe that’s true sometimes. Running a huge company costs money. But man, sometimes it feels like they just give up on people too easily. You invest time as a fan watching someone develop, and then poof, they vanish from the roster. It makes it hard to get attached sometimes, you know?
I remember one guy, won’t name names, but I really thought he was going to be a big deal. Had the look, the skills, everything. Saw him maybe twice on the main shows, then nothing for months. Next thing you know, he’s on the release list. Just felt like such a waste. Makes you wonder about the decisions being made, how they evaluate talent, or if it’s just office politics sometimes.
So yeah, that’s kinda my cycle with it. Hear the news, feel a bit bummed out or confused, speculate wildly with other fans online about why it happened and where they’ll go next, and then wait for the next round. It’s just part of following the wrestling world these days, I suppose. Doesn’t mean I have to like it, but I’ve definitely gotten used to tracking who’s in and who’s out.
