Stars from RAW, SmackDown, NXT and 205 Live cut in cost-cutting measures
WWE has released several male superstars, after announcing cost-cutting measures due to the current global situation.
The following talent has been released by WWE:
- WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle
- Former WWE United States Champion Rusev
- Former WWE Intercontinental, United States & Tag Team Champion Zack Ryder
- Former NXT Cruiserweight Champion Lio Rush
- Former RAW Tag Team Champions Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows
- Former RAW Tag Team Champion Curt Hawkins
- Former WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico
- Multi-time tag team champion Heath Slater
- Former tag team champion Erick Rowan
- Former 205 Live General Manager Drake Maverick
- Former 205 Live & NXT UK commentator Aiden English
- Sarah Logan
- Mike Kanellis
- Maria Kanellis
- Eric Young
- No Way Jose
- EC3
- Deonna Purrazzo
- MJ Jenkins
- Alexsander (NXT trainee)
In addition to these superstars, several backstage staff members have also been let go or furloughed, including;
- Mike Chioda (released)
- Lance Storm
- Shane Helms
- Mike Rotunda
- Fit Finlay
- Pat Buck
- Billy Kidman
- Scott Armstrong
- Shawn Daivari
- Sarah Stock
- Serena Deeb
- Kendo Kashin
- Ace Steel
- Josiah Williams
- Jerry Soto
In addition, Sean Ross Sapp has said a lot more WWE and NXT talent has been furloughed.