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WWE has released eight more wrestlers following the initial talent release announcement, bringing the total up to sixteen wrestlers released on Wednesday.

WWE has released eight more wrestlers following the initial talent release announcement, bringing the total up to sixteen wrestlers released on Wednesday.

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WWE releases more Superstars, including Zack Ryder

WWE also furloughed nine backstage producers.

By JJ TraversApril 15, 2020

Following a short conference call with WWE employees this morning announcing financial cutbacks and the furlough of a portion of their staff, WWE has announced its first set of talent releases.

Following a short conference call with WWE employees this morning announcing financial cutbacks and the furlough of a portion of their staff, WWE has announced its first set of talent releases.

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WWE releases Drake Maverick, Karl Anderson, and more

The first round of WWE talent cuts have been announced.

By Shane MartinApril 15, 2020

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WWE announces cutbacks and furloughs a portion of their staff

COVID-19 has caused the company to reduce spending across the board.

By JJ TraversApril 15, 2020

Empty arenas have presented pro wrestling with one of its biggest hurdles to date. Professional wrestling in its current state relies in large part on the audience. Audiences contribute so much -- they build up the energy, helping those watching at home become invested in a match or get their second wind during a long PPV. Audiences can help sell a big hit, or cover a bad one. Thus, things have been difficult with audiences being absent due to COVID-19; but restriction breeds creativity. So let's go over some of the things that have developed because of this limitation and see some of the things wrestling can gain from this ordeal when we come out the other side.

Empty arenas have presented pro wrestling with one of its biggest hurdles to date. Professional wrestling in its current state relies in large part on the audience. Audiences contribute so much -- they build up the energy, helping those watching at home become invested in a match or get their second wind during a long PPV. Audiences can help sell a big hit, or cover a bad one. Thus, things have been difficult with audiences being absent due to COVID-19; but restriction breeds creativity. So let's go over some of the things that have developed because of this limitation and see some of the things wrestling can gain from this ordeal when we come out the other side.

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Lessons learned by WWE and AEW during the empty arena era

Restriction breeds creativity.

By Peter BoyerApril 15, 2020

The Last Drive-In never fails to provide a good time. Whether you are a horror fan, in to nostalgia, or just like to riff on movies, Joe Bob and Darcy always manage to satisfy your needs. The second season premiere is starting off strong as the Ayatollah of Rock 'n Rolla Chris Jericho will co-host.

The Last Drive-In never fails to provide a good time. Whether you are a horror fan, in to nostalgia, or just like to riff on movies, Joe Bob and Darcy always manage to satisfy your needs. The second season premiere is starting off strong as the Ayatollah of Rock 'n Rolla Chris Jericho will co-host.

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Chris Jericho to co-host ‘Last Drive-In’ Season Premiere

Le Champion joins the mutants!

By Nathaniel MuirApril 14, 2020

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WWE deemed essential business by Florida governor amid pandemic

WWE has been permitted to continue operating despite statewide shelter-in-place orders.

By Patrick RossApril 13, 2020

AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was recently interviewed by the 411 Wrestling Interviews Podcast, where among other things he opened up about his relationship with Vince McMahon. Good Ole' JR said he and Vince are still on friendly terms, and noted he has "great respect" for the WWE chairman.

AEW commentator and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was recently interviewed by the 411 Wrestling Interviews Podcast, where among other things he opened up about his relationship with Vince McMahon. Good Ole' JR said he and Vince are still on friendly terms, and noted he has "great respect" for the WWE chairman.

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Jim Ross praises WrestleMania 36 as an ‘artistic miracle’

Good Ole' JR talked his relationship with Vince McMahon and how he feels about WWE in a recent interview.

By Patrick RossApril 13, 2020

Late last week, the XFL suspended operations and laid off most of their staff. This week, fans' fears were confirmed as the organization announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, dashing any hopes of future seasons for the fledgling league.

Late last week, the XFL suspended operations and laid off most of their staff. This week, fans' fears were confirmed as the organization announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, dashing any hopes of future seasons for the fledgling league.

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XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Despite a promising second chance, the COVID-19 pandemic has ensured the XFL reboot's demise.

By Patrick RossApril 13, 2020

NXT General Manager William Regal announced that there would be a tournament to crown the interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion this week on WWE's YouTube show The Bump, due to current champion Jordan Devlin being unable to leave the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Today, WWE revealed how the tournament will be set up, and it will not be a straight March Madness-style tournament like the Cruiserweight Classic, but a round robin-style tournament reminiscent of NJPW's G-1 and Best of the Super Juniors tournaments.

NXT General Manager William Regal announced that there would be a tournament to crown the interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion this week on WWE's YouTube show The Bump, due to current champion Jordan Devlin being unable to leave the United Kingdom due to COVID-19. Today, WWE revealed how the tournament will be set up, and it will not be a straight March Madness-style tournament like the Cruiserweight Classic, but a round robin-style tournament reminiscent of NJPW's G-1 and Best of the Super Juniors tournaments.

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Format for interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament revealed

WWE's version of Best of the Super Juniors will begin this Wednesday.

By Patrick RossApril 11, 2020

For the second time in the XFL's strange and short history, the company is no more. After five short weeks of play the football league suspended operations Friday morning, laying off nearly the entire staff, with only a handful of executives retaining their jobs. At this time the XFL reportedly has no plans for a 2021 season.

For the second time in the XFL's strange and short history, the company is no more. After five short weeks of play the football league suspended operations Friday morning, laying off nearly the entire staff, with only a handful of executives retaining their jobs. At this time the XFL reportedly has no plans for a 2021 season.

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XFL suspends operations, lays off nearly all employees

The second incarnation of the company has no plans for a 2021 season.

By JJ TraversApril 10, 2020

Former WWE Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey recently appeared on the Wild Ride! podcast with host Steve-O where she confirmed that she has no plans to return to wrestling in a full-time capacity. And it's not because of the contract she was offered or injuries, Rousey says it's because of the "f*cking ungrateful fans."

Former WWE Raw Women's Champion Ronda Rousey recently appeared on the Wild Ride! podcast with host Steve-O where she confirmed that she has no plans to return to wrestling in a full-time capacity. And it's not because of the contract she was offered or injuries, Rousey says it's because of the "f*cking ungrateful fans."

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Ronda Rousey blames ungrateful fans for WWE departure

The baddest woman on the planet couldn't handle the heat.

By JJ TraversApril 10, 2020

WWE has announced the release of five-time WWE Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder of The Revival.

WWE has announced the release of five-time WWE Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder of The Revival.

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WWE grants The Revival their release

After months of back and forth, The Revival are finally free.

By JJ TraversApril 10, 2020

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