The reasoning from the recent round of WWE roster cuts has been unveiled as budget cuts.
According to PWInsider, WWE’s Head of Talent Relations John Laurinatis sent the following text message to the WWE roster after yesterday’s round of releases:
Due to Budget cuts the following talent were released today. Braun Strowman, Lana, Buddy Murphy, Santana Garrett, Ruby Riott, and Aleister Black. – John Laurinaitis
In the past month and a half WWE has released the following superstars due to ‘budget cuts’:
Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, Aleister Black, Buddy Murphy, Kalisto, Tucker, Mojo Rawley, Bo Dallas, Wesley Blake, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Chelsea Green, Ruby Riott, Lana and Santana Garrett.
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