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This is a list of professional wrestlers, managers and other workers that were employed in World Wrestling Entertainment from:

  • 1952–1963 (as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation)
  • 1963–1979 (as the World Wide Wrestling Federation)
  • 1979–2002 (as the World Wrestling Federation)
  • 2002–present time (as World Wrestling Entertainment)

Early years[]

1963

1969

1970

1972

1974

  • Fred Blassie - Retired from wrestling to focus on being a manager.

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

World Wrestling Federation era[]

1980s[]

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

| 1989

1990s[]

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

Early 2000s[]

2000

2001

  • Jim Dotson - Left to pursue other interest.
  • The Kat, Miss Kitty - Released for behavior problems backstage.
  • Joey Abs - Released from contract. Later retired.
  • Pete Gas - Released from contract. Later retired.
  • K-Kwik - Mutually agreed on release due to lack of push. Returned as R-Truth
  • Rodney - Released from contract. Later retired.
  • Just Joe - Released from contract.
  • Buff Bagwell - Released for unprofessional conduct.
  • Chaz, Mosh, Beaver Cleavage - Released from his contract.
  • Tori - Was asked to train more but refused and was released.
  • Essa Rios - Rumors say he refused to speak English.
  • September 24, 2001 - Brian Adams, Crush - Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory.
  • September 24, 2001 - Bryan Clark, Adam Bomb - Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory.
  • November 30, 2001 - Chyna - Sat out her contract after negotiations stalled around May 2001; her WWF contract ended November of that year.

2002

World Wrestling Entertainment era[]

2002[]

  • 2002 - Haku - Retired
  • 2002 - Jerry Lynn - Released. Went To TNA.
  • May 7, 2002 - Scott Hall - Released for obscene behavior on a plane trip and for drug and alcohol related issues.
  • May 8, 2002 - Mr. Perfect - Released after reportedly becoming intoxicated and getting into a fight with Brock Lesnar on a return flight from the United Kingdom.
  • July 2002 - Tiger Ali Singh - Released after a career-ending injury. Then attempted to sue the WWE.
  • August 25, 2002 - X-Pac, 1-2-3 Kid, The Kid, Syxx - Left WWE in a mutual decision.
  • September 7, 2002 - Mike Awesome - Released from contract.
  • September 27, 2002 - Shawn Stasiak, Meat, Planet Stasiak - Was fired after gimmick failed.
  • October 2002 - Steve Blackman - Retired due to injury.
  • October 2002 - David Flair - Released from developmental contract.
  • November 24, 2002 - Diamond Dallas Page - Left after a neck injury suffered in a match with Hardcore Holly.
  • November 24, 2002 - Perry Saturn - Retore his ACL in April. Was released before he could return.
  • December 5, 2002 - The Godfather, The Goodfather, Kama Mustafa, Kama, Papa Shango - Retired

2003[]

  • January 2003 - Bull Buchanan, Recon, B-2 - Released from contract.
  • January 2003 - Raven - Left after a contract dispute.
  • February 14, 2003 - D'Lo Brown - Left to wrestle in Japan.
  • March 2003 - Kevin Kelly - Left to pursue other ventures.
  • March 2003 - Debra - Walked from WWE in 2002 following Stone Cold Steve Austin's departure, WWE did not announce this until 2003.
  • April 2003 - Eric Angle - Released from developmental contract.
  • May 2003 - Rocky Johnson - Released as a trainer for Ohio Valley Wrestling.
  • June 2003 - Terry Taylor, Red Rooster - Released after problems with other employees.
  • June 2003 - Roddy Piper - Released after he gave a controversial interview on HBO's Real Sports with Bryan Gumbel.
  • July 2003 - Hulk Hogan, Hollywood Hogan, Mr. America - Contract expired. Left to star in both TV and movies.
  • July 1, 2003 - Crash Holly, Crash - Released on suspicion that he was using drugs.
  • December 6, 2003 - Nathan Jones - Requested release due to heavy travel schedule.
  • December 31, 2003 - Kevin Nash - Left after contract expired.

2004–2005[]

Release date Ring Name(s) Notes !
February 4, 2004 Zach Gowen Released due to alleged attitude problems.
February 9, 2004 Chris Kanyon Kanyon claims that he was released because he is a homosexual.
February 12, 2004 Ernest Miller Retired
February 12, 2004 Lamont Was released when Ernest Miller retired
March 15, 2004 Goldberg Contract expired, declined to re-sign.
March 15, 2004 Brock Lesnar Left to pursue career in the National Football League.
April 3, 2004 Sean O'Haire Released after he was involved in an altercation with a female and was charged with assault.
April 3, 2004 Terri Runnels, Marlena Released due to budget cuts. She also claims it was time for her to retire.
April 15, 2004 Ultimo Dragon Asked for release to go back to Japan.
June 2004 Rue DeBona Asked for release.
June 2004 Brian Lawler, Grandmaster Sexay, Brian Christopher Released for allegedly using muscle relaxers.
June 2004 Jacqueline Moore, Ms. Jackie Moore Released due to budget cuts.
June 15, 2004 Chavo Classic Released for no-showing a WWE SmackDown house show two days earlier.
July 17, 2004 Rikishi, The Sultan, Fatu Released after refusing to lose weight.
August 5, 2004 Sakoda Budget Cut
August 10, 2004 Sable Budget Cut
August 17, 2004 Scott Steiner He & WWE agreed on his release.
October 26, 2004 Carmella DeCesare Was no longer needed and released.
November 1, 2004 A-Train, Albert, Prince Albert Budget cut; released while he was injured with a torn rotator cuff. Returned as Tensai
November 1, 2004 Billy Gunn, Mr. Ass, Billy G, RockaBilly Left after contract expired.
November 2, 2004 Rico Budget Cut; Retired from wrestling.
November 3, 2004 Nidia Budget Cut
November 3, 2004 Gail Kim Budget Cut
November 4, 2004 Johnny Stamboli Budget Cut
November 12, 2004 Linda Miles, Shaniqua Released because of attitude problems.
December 31, 2004 The Rock, Rocky Maivia Retired from wrestling to focus on his movie career.
February 2005 Amy Weber Left after hazing from Randy Orton.
March 2005 Rochelle Loewen Left because she felt she wasn't getting enough exposure.
April 11, 2005 Rhyno Released for having a rather public argument with his wife in a hotel foyer, breaking a vase in the process.
April 11, 2005 Paul Bearer Contract was terminated.
April 12, 2005 Molly Holly, Mighty Molly Requested release for personal reasons.
April 12, 2005 Jesús Aguilera, Jesús, Uno Released from developmental contract.
April 18, 2005 Lance Storm Asked for his release due to the condition of his back.
May 11, 2005 Luther Reigns Was released on good terms with Vince McMahon.
June 2005 Lauren Jones Left to star in movies and TV shows, considers coming back.
June 30, 2005 Marc Lloyd One of the first releases in WWE's major budget cuts in late June/July 2005.
July 5, 2005 Maven Budget Cut
July 5, 2005 Spike Dudley WWE decided not to renew his contract. Believed to be a cost-cutting measure by WWE.
July 5, 2005 Billy Kidman, Kidman Budget Cut
July 5, 2005 Mark Jindrak Budget Cut
July 6, 2005 Miss Jackie Budget Cut
July 6, 2005 Joy Giovanni Budget Cut
July 6, 2005 D-Von Dudley, Reverend D-Von WWE decided not to renew his contract.
July 6, 2005 Bubba Ray Dudley, Buh Buh Ray Dudley WWE decided not to renew his contract.
July 6, 2005 Matt Morgan Budget Cut
July 6, 2005 Dawn Marie Psaltis Budget Cut; she was pregnant at the time.
July 6, 2005 Hiroko Budget Cut
July 6, 2005 Kenzo Suzuki Budget Cut
July 8, 2005 Jim Cornette Released after many backstage confrontations at OVW.
July 18, 2005 Earl Hebner Released for selling WWE merchandise without permission.
July 19, 2005 Dave Hebner Released in connection with Earl Hebner incident.
July 22, 2005 Ivory WWE refused to renew her contract.
July 25, 2005 The Blue Meanie Short-term contract expired
August 13, 2005 Kaz Asked for his release after WWE wanted him to cut his hair.
September 11, 2005 Daniel Puder Budget Cut; offered a lower salary but refused.
September 21, 2005 Muhammad Hassan Taken off TV at request of UPN over an angle. Quit shortly thereafter.
October 29, 2005 Brian Hebner Released, shortly after his father Earl Hebner and uncle Dave Hebner, for behavior problems.
October 31, 2005 Christian Contract expired. Decided to join TNA
December 5, 2005 Christy Hemme Budget Cut
December 8, 2005 Tajiri Asked for his release so he could go back to Japan.

2006–2007[]

Release date Ring Name(s) Notes !
2006 Terry Funk Was injured at One Night Stand and advised not to return.
January 2006 Elisabeth Rouffaer Left WWE because she didn't feel like wrestling was the right job for her.
January 6, 2006 Juventud Guerrera, Juventud Released for poor behavior backstage.
January 17, 2006 Heidenreich Released by WWE after taking time off for ear infection.
February 2006 Momma Benjamin Gimmick had ended, and was no longer needed.
February 10, 2006 Antonio Was released along with his tag partner Romeo.
February 10, 2006 Romeo Was released along with his tag partner Antonio.
February 13, 2006 Cowboy Bob Orton Was no longer needed.
February 22, 2006 James Dick Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner.
February 22, 2006 Chad Dick Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner.
March 9, 2006 Super Porky Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 9, 2006 Octagoncito Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 9, 2006 Piratita Morgan Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 9, 2006 Tsuki Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 9, 2006 Mascarita Sagrada, Max Mini Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 9, 2006 Pequeño Violencia Was released with entire Juniors Division.
March 21, 2006 Rosey Mutual decision, both parties thought it was a good idea for him to take time off while he worked on his excessive weight situation.
April 4, 2006 Tyson Tomko Asked for release due to lack of role and storylines.
April 27, 2006 Palmer Canon Requested release after alleged hazing by other superstars.
May 26, 2006 Orlando Jordan He was allegedly released for having an unauthorized person with him on the road and backstage at events.
June 6, 2006 Road Warrior Animal, Animal, The Road Warrior Released after throwing a temper tantrum backstage because his character ideas were all turned down by management.
June 14, 2006 Goldust, Dustin Runnels Released because he missed a RAW show while attending to family problems in court without informing WWE officials. Llater returned.
June 29, 2006 Johnny Parisi Given release after only appearing on WWE Heat.
July 2006 Stacy Keibler, Super Stacy Let contract expire to pursue a modeling career.
August 25, 2006 Kurt Angle Granted an early release due to "personal reasons"/On the road a lot because of Live Eventd he was tired out because of the schedule, went to TNA
September 17, 2006 Trish Stratus Retired from wrestling.
September 27, 2006 Kid Kash Released due to "attitude problems"
September 28, 2006 Justin Credible, Aldo Montoya, P.J.Walker Released after no-showing an ECW taping and for failing to contact WWE management afterwards.
September 29, 2006 Marty Jannetty Fired for no-showing and not contacting the office afterwards.
October 12, 2006 Francine Released from her contract.
October 12, 2006 Gunner Scott Released from developmental contract
October 26, 2006 "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Budget Cut
November 1, 2006 Psicosis He was released following an arrest for allegedly stealing a car in Mexico.
November 26, 2006 Lita Retired to focus on acting and music career; also wanted to stay away from the spotlight after the tremendous fan backlash she had been receiving because she legitimately cheated on Matt Hardy with Edge.
December 13, 2006 Amy Zidian Released from her contract because of attitude problems, allegedly with Stephanie McMahon.
December 15, 2006 Danny Doring Released from his contract.
2007 Paul Heyman Removed from his position in ECW on December 4, 2006. Heyman quietly left the company but later returned.
2007 Steve Romero Quietly left the company.
2007 Dr. Death Steve Williams Released from developmental duties
January 18, 2007 C.W. Anderson, Christopher W. Anderson Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Doug Basham Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Jazz Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Rodney Mack Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Gangrel Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Danny Basham Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Jake Gymini Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Jesse Gymini Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Tony Mamaluke Budget cut.
January 18, 2007 Sylvester Terkay Budget cut
January 19, 2007 Tatanka Budget cut.
January 20, 2007 Bill DeMott Budget cut. Not following expectations of WWE staff. Later returned as a trainer.
February 27, 2007 Test Requested release following 30 day suspension. Also believed to have failed a drug test.
March 22, 2007 Rebecca DiPietro Requested Release.
March 26, 2007 Joey Mercury Backstage Problems. Also had drug problems. Later returned.
May 11, 2007 Rob Conway Budget cut
May 11, 2007 Flash Funk, 2 Cold Scorpio Budget cut
May 15, 2007 Vito Budget cut
May 15, 2007 Sabu Backstage problems
May 18, 2007 Ariel Released from contract after backstage fight with Batista
May 18, 2007 Scotty 2 Hotty, Scott Taylor Budget Cut.
May 18, 2007 Mitch Budget Cut.
May 19, 2007 Henry O. Godwinn, Mark Canterbury Released from Developmental contract
June 22, 2007 Trinity Released from contract, was inactive.
June 30, 2007 Rob Van Dam Left the company in order to take care of his wife, who had been diagnosed with cancer; took a hiatus from wrestling as a result.
July 11, 2007 Chris Kay Failed a drug test.
July 26, 2007 Rene Dupree Released due to drug related incident.
August 5, 2007 Eric Bischoff Contract expired.
August 6, 2007 Idol Stevens Requested release due to lack of storyline. Later returned as Damian Sandow
August 13, 2007 Sylvan, Sylvain Grenier Released due to an argument backstage over his canceled push.
August 22, 2007 Dan Rodman Released to pursue a separate career.
August 31, 2007 Simon Dean, Hollywood Nova Released due to his connection to an illegal pharmacy ring.
September 1,2007 Eugene Released after failing to come up with papers concerning his prescription medicine.
September 2, 2007 JTG Released due to altercation at house show with referees.
September 2, 2007 Shad Gaspard Released due to altercation at house show with referees.
September 11, 2007 The Sandman Requested early release
September 19, 2007 Marcus Cor Von Released due to personal reasons
October 13, 2007 Robert Gibson Released for not properly handling a heated confrontation between CM Punk and Tony Atlas.
October 16, 2007 Booker T, King Booker Granted release from contract following 60-Day Suspension; later went to TNA. Later returned.
October 16, 2007 Queen Sharmell, Sharmell Released along with her husband
October 16, 2007 Daivari Granted release from contract.
October 30, 2007 Kristal Rejected storyline to be Edge's girlfriend
November 1, 2007 Brooke Released from contract
November 8, 2007 Chris Masters Released from contract while serving 60 Day Suspension

2008[]

Release date Ring Name(s) Notes !
January 2008 Anastasia Released from contract.
2008 Johnny Jeter Quietly released from the company.
February 4, 2008 Bobby Lashley Left for reasons beyond his control. He had stated that he did not want to leave the WWE in an interview.
February 4, 2008 Roadkill Released from his contract for selling un-authorised WWE merchandise.
February 7, 2008 Al Snow Released following WWE ending their affiliation with Ohio Valley Wrestling. Was under a wrestling trainer's contract.
April 28, 2008 Dave Taylor Released from contract.
April 28, 2008 Balls Mahoney Released from contract.
May 8, 2008 Torrie Wilson Requested release due to a back injury.
June 13, 2008 Mikey Released from contract.
July 3, 2008 Trevor Murdoch Contract expired. WWE decided not to renew it.
July 9, 2008 Ashley Massaro Requested release in order to care for her sick daughter.
August 3, 2008 Ric Flair Requested release.
August 3, 2008 Jonathan Coachman Left to work for ESPN.
August 7, 2008 Braden Walker Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 KC James, James Curtis Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 Domino Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 Shannon Moore Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 Nunzio, Little Guido Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 Nick Patrick Released from contract.
August 8, 2008 Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V Released from contract.
August 15, 2008 Stevie Richards Released from contract.
August 15, 2008 Robbie McAllister Released from contract.
August 15, 2008 Rory McAllister Released from contract.
August 15, 2008 Wes Adams Released from contract.
August 15, 2008 Cherry Released from contract. Was rumored that she wasn't thin enough to be a diva.
August 15, 2008 Colin Delaney Released from contract.
September 1, 2008 Mick Foley, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, Mankind Allowed contract to expire because he was unhappy with his position in the company. Was tired of being beat up or killed off in all of his promos
October 14, 2008 Lance Cade, Garrison Cade Released from contract after suffering a seizure on a plane and needing emergency medical care.
November 5, 2008 Super Crazy Requested release because he was unhappy with his position in the company.
November 7, 2008 Paul London Released from contract.
November 7, 2008 Chuck Palumbo Released from contract.
November 10, 2008 Elijah Burke Released from contract.
November 10, 2008 Kenny Dykstra Released from contract.
November 10, 2008 Lena Yada Released from contract.
November 18, 2008 Armando Alejandro Estrada Released from contract.
December 1, 2008 Brother Love Released from contract.
December 11, 2008 Gene Snitsky Released from contract.
December 31, 2008 Barry Windham Released from contract.

2009[]

Release date Ring Name Notes !
January 9, 2009 Kevin Keenan Budget cut
January 9, 2009 Mike Kruel Released from developmental contract
January 9, 2009 D'Lo Brown Released from contract
January 9, 2009 Bam Neely Released from contract
January 9, 2009 Val Venis, The Big Valbowski, Sean Morley, Chief Morley Released from contract due to inactivity
January 9, 2009 Mordecai, Kevin Thorn Released from developmental contract
January 9, 2009 Tim White Budget cut
January 9, 2009 Jim Korderas Budget cut
January 9, 2009 Mike Posey Budget cut
January 10, 2009 Gavin Spears Budget cut
January 13, 2009 Sgt. Slaughter Budget cut
January 13, 2009 Ron Simmons, Faarooq Budget cut
January 14, 2009 Mickie Henson Budget cut
January 14, 2009 Matt Cappotelli Budget cut
January 15, 2009 Hade Vansen Released from contract
January 16, 2009 Victoria Retired. Stated that WWE wasn't giving her anything creative with storylines
January 16, 2009 Hardcore Holly, Bob Holly, Bombastic Bob, Thurman "Sparky" Plugg Released from contract
February 20, 2009 Scotty Goldman Released from contract
February 22, 2009 Freddie Prinze, Jr. Granted release
February 24, 2009 Manu Released from contract
March 4, 2009 The Boogeyman Released from contract
March 5, 2009 John Carle Released from contract
March 9, 2009 Ryan Braddock Released from contract
March 9, 2009 Kizarny, Sinn Bowdee Requested release due to limited exposure
March 18, 2009 Tyson Tomko Released from contract
March 31, 2009 Tazz Contract expired. Refused to re-sign. Joined TNA.
April 5, 2009 John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), Bradshaw, Blackjack Bradshaw, Justin Hawk Retired
April 24, 2009 Superstar Billy Graham Released from WWE Legends contract after a fallout with Vince McMahon.
May 29, 2009 Mr. Kennedy, Ken Kennedy Fired for botching and re-injuring himself in a match
June 8, 2009 Umaga, Jamal Released for his second violation in the company and for refusing to take a rehab drug test
June 8, 2009 Vickie Guerrero Released so she could spend more time with her family.
June 19, 2009 Candice Michelle Released while she was injured.
June 19, 2009 Deuce, Sim Snuka Released from contract.
July 30, 2009 Brian Kendrick, Spanky Asked for release because he was unhappy with his place in the company.
August 28, 2009 Jeff Hardy Left to take time off to heal various injuries; later joined TNA.
November 24, 2009 Lauren Mayhew Contract was not renewed after the two parties failed to negotiate for a long-term contract.

2010[]

  • January 4, 2010 - Tommy Dreamer - Released from contract, later joined TNA.
  • January 17, 2010 - Eric Escobar - Storyline didn't go as planned.
  • February 26, 2010 - Maria - Requested release so she could pursue a music career.
  • February 26, 2010 - Gregory Helms, The Hurricane, Hurricane Helms - Requested release because he was unhappy with WWE's current creative direction.
  • February 26, 2010 - Paul Burchill - Released from contract
  • March 28, 2010 - Shawn Michaels - Retired. Michaels appeared on RAW the following night after his loss against The Undertaker at WWE WrestleMania 26 to say goodbye.
  • April 22, 2010 - Mickie James -Released due to weight issues
  • April 22, 2010 - Katie Lea Burchill - Released from contract
  • April 22, 2010 - Shelton Benjamin - Released from contract
  • April 22, 2010 - Funaki, Kung Fu Naki - Left to open a wrestling school.
  • April 22, 2010 - Slam Master J, Jesse, Jesse Dalton, Ray Geezy - Released from contract
  • April 22, 2010 - Jimmy Wang Yang - Released from contract
  • April 24, 2010 - Mike Knox - Released from contract
  • May 1, 2010 - Tony Atlas - Released from contract
  • May 22, 2010 - Carlito - Released due to violation of the WWE Wellness Program
  • May 24, 2010 - Batista - Requested a departure because he didn't like the direction of the WWE, and wouldn't be returning any time soon. He returned in 2014.
  • June 11, 2010 - Daniel Bryan - Released after a segment where he choked ring announcer Justin Roberts with his own tie was deemed too violent for WWE programming; was re-hired a month later.
  • June 21, 2010 - Virgil - Storyline ended; he was no longer needed.
  • June 23, 2010 - Savannah - Released due to inactivity after the ECW brand was discontinued.
  • August 15, 2010 - Lou E. Dangerously, Sign Guy Dudley - Contract expired
  • August 24, 2010 - Serena - Released from contract due to Visa issues.
  • September 27, 2010 - Chris Jericho - Decided to take time off to tour with his band Fozzy and so he could appear on the TV show Dancing With The Stars. He later returned.
  • October 13, 2010 - Jamie Keyes - Released from contract
  • October 17, 2010 - Matt Hardy - Released from contract after management sent him home during a tour of Europe. Later joined TNA.
  • November 2010 - Bret Hart - Contract expired.
  • November 19, 2010 - Shad Gaspard - Released from developmental contract.
  • November 19, 2010 - Aaron Goose Mahoney - Released from contract
  • November 19, 2010 - Luke Gallows, Festus - Released from contract due to lack of an angle for his character.
  • November 19, 2010 - Jillian Hall - Released from contract
  • November 19, 2010 - Tiffany - Released from contract
  • November 19, 2010 - Caylen Croft - Released from contract
  • November 19, 2010 - Vance Archer - Released from contract due to inactivity.
  • December 2, 2010 - Montel Vontavious Porter - Requested and received his release.
  • December 23, 2010 - Kaval - Requested release due to the hectic travel schedule.

2011[]

  • February 3, 2011 - Finlay - Retired
  • April 15, 2011 - Edge - Decided to retire after he was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis; was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
  • May 1, 2011 - Michelle McCool - Retired
  • June 13, 2011 - Michael Tarver - Released from contract.
  • August 5, 2011 - Chris Masters -Released from contract
  • August 5, 2011 - Melina - Released from contract.
  • August 5, 2011 - Vladimir Kozlov - Released from contract.
  • ugust 5, 2011 - David Hart Smith - Released from contract, wanted to wrestle in Japan.
  • August 8, 2011 - Lucky Cannon Johnny Prime - Released.
  • August 23, 2011 - Todd Grisham - Left WWE to pursue other interests.
  • September 29, 2011 - Nunzio - Released from contract.
  • September 30, 2011 - Gail Kim - Requested and received release.
  • October 28, 2011 - Maryse - Released after two months of inactivity; she was also allegedly being stalked at WWE live events.

2012[]

  • April 30, 2012 - Brie Bella - Released from contract - Later Returned
  • April 30, 2012 - Nikki Bella - Released from contract - Later Returned
  • May 6, 2012 - Goldust, Dustin Rhodes - Released from contract - Later Returned
  • July 25, 2012 - Kharma - Released from contract
  • June 28, 2012 - Maxine - Released from contract
  • September 28, 2012 - Kelly Kelly - After months of inactivity; requested and received release.
  • October 29, 2012 - Beth Phoenix - Released from contract

2013[]

2014[]

2015[]

  • January 24, 2015 - Justin Gabriel - Quit under contract
  • February 28, 2015 - Rey Mysterio - Released (Later Returned)
  • April 3, 2015 - CJ Parker - Released from NXT
  • April 3, 2015 - AJ Lee - Retired
  • November 13, 2015 - Billy Gunn - Released from his Trainers position after an external positive drug test.
  • November 25, 2015 - Brad Maddox - Released after an inappropriate promo at SmackDown Tapings.

2016[]

2017[]

2018[]

  • January 23 2018 - Enzo Amore - Released after Rape charges were filed.
  • February 15 2018 - Rich Swann - Released after mutual agreement, Went to Impact Wrestling.
  • June 19 2018 - Big Cass - Released after going off script

2019[]

  • January 29 2019 - Hideo Itami - Requested Release, Returned to Japan.
  • February 23 2019 - TJP - Requested Release went to Impact Wrestling.
  • February 23 2019 - Tye Dillinger - Requested Release, went to AEW.
  • February 23 2019 - Arn Anderson - Previously an Agent and Producer.
  • April 28 2019 - Dean Ambrose - Allowed contract to expire. Did not re-sign, went to AEW.
  • April 28 2019 - Goldust - Requested Release.
  • July 12 2019 - Rhyno - Did not renew his contract.
  • December 8 2019 - Konnor - Released From contract
  • December 8 2019 - Viktor - Released From contract
  • December 8 2019 - Sin Cara / Hunico - Requested Release
  • December 8 2019 - Luke Harper - Requested Release

2020[]

  • April 10 2020 - Scott Dawson - Requested Release
  • April 10 2020 - Dash Wilder - Requested Release
  • April 15 2020 - Drake Maverick - Released from Contract, Re-signed June 3 2020
  • April 15 2020 - Curt Hawkins - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Karl Anderson - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Luke Gallows - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - EC3 - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Eric Young - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Lio Rush - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Heath Slater - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Sarah Logan - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Erick Rowan - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Primo Colon - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Epico Colon - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Mike Kanellis - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Maria Kanellis - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Zack Ryder - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - No Way Jose - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Rusev - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Deonna Purrazzo - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Aleksandar Jaksic - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - MJ Jenkins - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Kurt Angle - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Lance Storm - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Shane Helms - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Sarah Stock - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Scott Armstrong - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Billy Kidman - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Dave “Fit” Finlay - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Pat Buck - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Shawn Daivari - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Mike Rotunda - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Norman Smiley - Released From Producers Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Mike Chioda - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Aiden English - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Jerry Soto (Spanish Announcer) - Released from Contract
  • April 15 2020 - Josiah Williams (NXT Backstage Announcer) - Released from Contract
  • April 17 2020 - Taynara Conti - Released from Contract
  • April 30 2020 - Curtis Axel - Released From Contract
  • May 13 2020 - Rachael Ellering - Released From Contract
  • May 16 2020 - Drew Gulak - Contract Expired, Re-signed a few days later
  • June 19 2020 - Jack Gallagher - Released from contract
  • August 31 2020 - Mauro Ranallo - Parted on Good Terms To Be With Family
  • September 4 2020 - Akam - Released from contract
  • September 4 2020 - Rezar - Released from contract
  • November 13 2020 - Zelina Vega - Released From Cotract, Returned to WWE July 2 2021

2021[]

2022[]

  • January 5 - William Regal - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Ranjin Singh - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Road Dogg - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Scott Armstrong - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Hideki Suzuki - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Timothy Thatcher - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Danny Burch - Released From Contract
  • January 5 - Allison Danger - Released From Contract
  • February 24 - Cesaro - Allowed contract to expire
  • April 29 - Dakota Kai - Released From NXT Contract
  • April 29 - Dexter Lumis - Released From NXT Contract
  • April 29 - Persia Pirotta - Released From NXT Contract
  • April 29 - Malcolm Bivens - Released From NXT Contract
  • April 29 - Parker Boudreaux - Released From NXT Contract
  • August 18 - Flash Morgan Webster - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Mark Andrews - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Dave Mastiff - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Ashton Smith - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Jack Starz - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Millie McKenzie - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Amale - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Sha Samuels - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Nina Samuels - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Primate - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Rohan Raja - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Dani Luna - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Sid Scala - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Eddie Dennis - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - T-Bone - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Teoman - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Xia Brookside - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Saxon Huxley - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Amir Jordan - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • August 18 - Sam Gradwell - Released when NXT UK Shut Down
  • December 14 - Mandy Rose - Released From Contract

2023[]

  • March 14 - Nikki Bella - Did Not Renew Her Legends Contract
  • March 14 - Brie Bella - Did Not Renew Her Legends Contract
  • March 20 - Goldberg - Did Not Renew His Legends Contract
  • August 16 - Lacey Evans - Did Not Renew Contract
  • September 21 - Mustafa Ali - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Emma - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Rick Boogs - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Aliyah - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Elias - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Top Dolla - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Riddick Moss - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Shelton Benjamin - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Dolph Ziggler - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Shanky - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Dabba Kato - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Dana Brooke - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Quincy Elliot - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Mace - Released From Contract
  • September 21 - Mansoor - Released From Contract
  • September 22 - Ikemen Jiro - Released From Contract
  • September 22 - Matt Riddle - Released From Contract due to behavior
  • October 28. - Ronda Rousey - Did not renew her contract
  • December 1 - McKenzie Mitchell - Released From Cotract

2024[]

Died while under contract[]

  • November 22, 1954 - Jess McMahon - Promoted until his death.
  • June 11, 1976 - Toots Mondt - Died after a long illness.
  • July 4, 1994 - Joey Marella - Died after he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and crashed.
  • October 5, 1997 - Brian Pillman - A previously undetected heart condition led to his death.
  • May 23, 1999 - Owen Hart, The Blue Blazer - Fell to his death while being lowered to the ring from the catwalk of the Kemper Arena at Over The Edge.
  • October 6, 1999 - Gorilla Monsoon - Died of heart failure after being ill. He was given lifetime employment.
  • November 13, 2005 - Eddie Guerrero - Died of an acute heart failure, caused by undiagnosed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
  • June 24, 2007 - Chris Benoit - Death ruled a double murder-suicide after he killed his wife and child.
  • November 2, 2007 - The Fabulous Moolah - Possibly a heart attack or blood clot related to a recent shoulder replacement surgery.
  • August 24, 2023 - Bray Wyatt - Died In His Sleep After Heart Attack

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