Former 2-time champion, star breaks silence - 3 WWE stars who were released from the company today
WWE is just hours away from Crown Jewel 2024. However, major news has surfaced: three prominent stars have parted ways with the Stamford-based promotion.
This announcement is a big surprise for many fans, as the list includes some unexpected names. In this article, we’ll discuss each of the three stars who were released from WWE today.
#3. Indi Hartwell is no longer part of WWE
The Women’s division of Triple H's promotion has suffered a major loss, as Indi Hartwell is no longer with the company. News of her departure surfaced online, and fans have had mixed reactions to her exit from WWE.
Shortly afterward, Indi addressed the news herself, posting, "Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened." This suggests that the former NXT Women's and NXT Women's Tag Team Champion is content with the outcome, possibly because things did not go her way. Notably, Hartwell has not been featured in a significant storyline for quite some time.
After this news, fans also reminisced about her memorable wedding segment with Dexter Lumis on NXT, which drew widespread attention from the WWE Universe. Furthermore, reports reveal that Indi Hartwell will become a free agent after her 90-day no-compete contract clause expires.
#2. Tegan Nox is the second name on the list
Alongside Indi Hartwell, Tegan Nox is no longer with the Stamford-based promotion. Following this news, many fans expressed disappointment, feeling the company mishandled Nox’s second run, as she initially received a strong booking.
The 29-year-old star confirmed that she, too, has a 90-day non-compete clause, meaning she will become a free agent once it expires.
In response to her release, Nox shared that some things are simply out of her control and that she has done everything possible. She encouraged fans, hinting that she was ready to show them what they’d been missing.
#1. Baron Corbin is the biggest name on the list
Fans have long viewed Baron Corbin as a promising star in the company, making him perhaps the most prominent name on the recent release list. The Lone Wolf is a former United States Champion and one-time NXT Tag Team Champion.
Recently, Corbin was called back to the main roster as part of SmackDown, but despite positive reactions from the crowd, he didn’t receive the level of booking fans felt he deserved. Following the disappointing news, Corbin confirmed his release. Among the three, the former United States Champion does not have a no-compete clause as his existing contract was not renewed.
He thanked his supporters and cryptically stated, "That's all." Besides this, the release of Corbin marks the end of his 12-year-long tenure with WWE. Many fans believe Triple H has missed a significant opportunity to bring back Corbin’s beloved Lone Wolf persona.