WWE Alumni

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

• The Matador
• Eddie Graham
• Antonino Rocca

1963

• "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers

1969

• The Sheik

1970

• Wahoo McDaniel

1972

• Karl Gotch
• Tarzan Tyler

1974

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

1974

• Miguel Feliciano

1975

• James Dudley

1976

• Kevin Sullivan - Released From Contract

1977

• Killer Kowalski - Retired

1978

• Professor Toru Tanaka
• Stan Stasiak

1979

• Yukon Eric
• Ivan Koloff
• Vincent J. McMahon - Retired as owner of the WWWF and sold it to his son, Vince Jr..
• Jimmy Valiant

World Wrestling Federation era

1980s

1980

• Ernie Ladd
• Wild Bill White

1981

• Larry Zbyszko
• Moondog King

1982

• "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert
• Moondog Cujo
• Moondog Rover

1983

• Tatsumi Fujinami - Left the WWF after he lost the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship in order to resume wrestling in Japan.
• Masa Saito
• Moondog Spike

1984

• Stan Hansen
• Bobo Brazil
• "Bulldog" Buzz Sawyer
• Mikel Scicluna - Retired
• Ray Stevens

1985

• Mad Maxine
• Dick Murdoch - Left company after he and Adrian Adonis lost the World Tag Team Championship.
• The Missing Link
• Johnny Rodz
• Buddy Rose
• Wendi Richter
• "Dr. D" David Schultz - Released after incident with reporter John Stossel.
• Cyndi Lauper - Left because it became an increasing distraction to her musical ambitions.

1986

• Dory Funk, Jr.
• Uncle Elmer

1987

• Little Tokyo
• Ivan Putski
• [[Moondog Rex, Demolition Smash - Left when his plan to compete as Smash of Demolition fell through.
• Little Beaver - Ended career after he suffered a back injury in a match with King Kong Bundy.
• The Haiti Kid
• Corporal Kirchner - He failed a drug test and was suspended. Afterwards, Kirchner decided not to return.
• Moondog Spot
• Pedro Morales - He took a job as part of WWF's Spanish announce team before retiring.
• Barry Orton
• Debbie Combs
• Lord Littlebrook
• Blackjack Mulligan
• Tom Zenk - Contract dispute.
• Adrian Adonis

1988

• Sika
• Dynamite Kid
• Craig DeGeorge
• B. Brian Blair - Left due to unfulfilled promises to win the Tag Team titles never came to fruition.
• S.D. Jones
• Tama, The Tonga Kid
• Billy Jack Haynes
• Oliver Humperdink
• The Crusher
• Velvet McIntyre - Left company after the dissolution of the Women's division.
• Paul Orndorff
• Ken Patera
• The Baron
• Junkyard Dog
• Bruno Sammartino - Contract expired.
• David Sammartino - Quit the WWF after he realized that his sole reason for employment was so Vince McMahon could get his father to wrestle.
• Leilani Kai
• Sam Houston
• Superstar Billy Graham
• Outback Jack
• Noriyo Tateno
• Butch Reed
• Don Muraco

| 1989

• Tully Blanchard - Was fired after failing a random drug test.
• Scott Casey
• Frenchy Martin
• "Outlaw" Ron Bass
• Missy Hyatt
• Big John Studd
• Killer Khan
• Harley Race
• Rockin' Robin
• Siva Afi
• Zeus

1990s

1990

• Ronnie Garvin - Released from contract.
• Bad News Brown - Left due to claims that Vince McMahon failed to live up to promises.
• Ax, Super Machine - Health problems.
• Akeem, One Man Gang - Released from contract.
• Hector Guerrero, Gobbledy Gooker - Gimmick Failed
• Jesse Ventura - Left to pursue other interests.
• Al Perez - Budget cut.
• Sapphire - Storyline ended, was no longer needed
• The Honky Tonk Man - Released after mutual decision. Lawsuit with McMahon followed regarding owning the HTM name/gimmick.

1991

• Battle Kat, Brady Boone - Budget cut.
• Big Bully Busick - Retired from wrestling.
• Tony Atlas - Gimmick did not go as planned. 
• Paul Roma - Released from contract.
• Carlos Colón - Retired from wrestling.
• Boris Zhukov
• The Duke of Dorchester
• Black Bart
• Tenryu
• Kitao
• Andre the Giant, The Giant Machine - Retired because he was too ill to continue wrestling.
• The Coach

1992

• Kerry Von Erich, Texas Tornado - Fired after failing random drug test.
• Hercules, Hercules Hernandez - Left the WWF because he was frustrated that he was being used as a jobber too often. He later signed with WCW.
• Miss Elizabeth - Left the WWF shortly after her divorce from Randy Savage.
• General Adnan, Billy White Wolf
• Jamison
• Mike McGuirk - Left the WWF after refusing to pose for Penthouse magazine. 
• Jimmy Snuka - The Warlord - Wanted to compete on the independent circuit.
• Tanaka
• Greg Valentine
• Dino Bravo - Retired from wrestling.
• Nailz - Reportedly released after he attacked Vince McMahon over a dispute over money.

1993

• Konnan, Max Moon - Konnan left the WWF following a disagreement with WWF owner Vince McMahon, believing that he was being discriminated against and resenting McMahon's refusal to give him a guaranteed contract
• Rob Bartlett
• Beau Beverly - Went into semi-retirement. 
• Hulk Hogan - Left the WWF by mutual agreement; decided to pursue other interests.
• Paul Diamond, Kato, Max Moon - His contract was not renewed. 
• Jim Brunzell
• Smash, Repo Man
• Blake Beverly - Later went to WCW
• Giant Gonzales - Contract expired. 
• Jimmy Hart - Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut.
• Bobby Heenan - Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut.
• Lance Cassidy
• Slick, Reverend Slick - Left to concentrate on preaching in his church.
• Brutus Beefcake - Left to go to WCW.
• Sean Mooney - Contract expired. 
• The Berzerker, The Viking
• Doink the Clown (#1), Matt Borne - Fired for constant drug abuse.
• The Genius, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
• Sensational Sherri - Fired for not passing a drug test
• Jerry Sags - Left with partner for WCW.
• Tito Santana, El Matador - Went to ECW
• Damien Demento
• Brian Knobbs - Left with partner for WCW.

1994

• Ludvig Borga - Retired due to injury
• Kamala
• Bruce Hart - Retired
• Keith Hart
• Heidi Lee Morgan
• Typhoon, Tugboat
• Rick Steiner - Left after Vince didn't follow through with his promises.
• Bastion Booger, Friar Ferguson
• Koko B. Ware
• Randy Savage - Left to go to WCW

1995

• Afa
• Samu - Left due to excessive travel schedule.
• Lou Albano - Retired.
• Bam Bam Bigelow - Left due to problems with the Clique.
• Charlie Hunter
• Steven Dunn
• Dink the Clown, Tiger Jackson
• Lord Alfred Hayes - Left after getting in a car accident which resulted in him contracting gangrene and being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
• Mo
• Virgil
• Stan Lane - Went into semi-retirement. 
• Doink the Clown #2
• Dan Marsh, Danny Davis
• Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas - Quit after backstage problems with The Clique.
• Alundra Blayze - Released after talking to WCW under contract.
• King Kong Bundy - Left after feeling his return wasn't as successful as his first WWF run.
• Nikolai Volkoff - Went into semi-retirement.
• Man Mountain Rock, Maxx Payne - Released due to his growing drug abuse problems. 
• Jimmy Del Ray
• The Italian Stallion
• Sato, Shinja
• Chief Jay Strongbow
• Waylon Mercy, Danny Spivey - Retired after being injured in a match with Kevin Nash.
• Jack Tunney - Retired.
• The Barbarian, Sionne
• Rick Martel
• Bill Watts - Had many conflicts with Vince McMahon.
• Timothy Well
• Lex Luger, The Narcissist - Signed with WCW, breaking his promise to Vince McMahon that he would stay.
• Marty Jannetty - Requested his release because he was unhappy with the New Rockers' lack of success and management's refusal to break the team up.

1996

• Skip - Didn't like his gimmick. He quit.
• Uncle Zebekiah - Returned later as Zeb Colter
• Duke The Dumpster Droese - Requested his release because the excessive touring was starting to take its toll.
• Travis
• Mr. Fuji - Left due to excessive travel schedule and knee problems.
• Terry Gordy, The Executioner - Released from contract.
• Bushwhacker Butch - Released from contract.
• Louie Spicolli - Released after suffering severe seizures from a drug overdose.
• Hakushi
• The Ultimate Warrior - Contract was terminated after several no-shows.
• Troy - Released from contract.
• Bushwhacker Luke - Released from contract.

1997

• TL Hopper, Uncle Cletus
• Rene Goulet
• Scott Putski
• Razor Ramon (Fake) - Gimmick failed.
• J.C. Ice
• Sycho Sid, Sid Justice
• The Honky Tonk Man - Released after mutual agreement with the WWF. Wanted to pursue Indy bookings.
• Doug Furnas
• Bobby Fulton
• Barry Horowitz
• The Goon
• Scot Putski
• Phil Lafon
• Clarence Mason - Released from contract.
• The Great Sasuke
• Todd Pettengill - Decided to leave the company after the grind of juggling his WWF duties and his radio career were proving to be too hectic.
• Alex Porteau
• Jake Roberts - Released after failing drug tests.
• "Ravishing" Rick Rude - Left for WCW.
• The Commandant
• Iron Sheik, Col. Mustafa
• Wolfie D
• Jose Lothario
• Bret Hart - Left after the Montreal Screwjob.
• Jim Neidhart - Left WWF a month after the Montreal Screwjob.

1998

• Brakkus
• Yokozuna - He was unable to pass a physical required for professional wrestlers and was released.
• Tom Brandi, Salvatore Sincere - Left company after months of not being pushed.
• Violent J - Left company after Vince McMahon refused to air Insane Clown Posse commercials on WWF programming.
• The Jackyl
• Tennessee Lee
• Mantaur, Tank
• Road Warrior Hawk - Left after a strong dislike to his current storyline.
• Chainz, (Evil) Undertaker - Released from contract.
• Babu
• Ahmed Johnson - Released after his wrestling style had begun to cause injury to his opponents.
• Mens Teioh
• Sniper
• Savio Vega, Kwang - Released from contract.
• Dick Togo
• Shaggy 2 Dope - Left company after Vince McMahon refused to air Insane Clown Posse commercials on WWF programming.
• Yamaguchi-San - Quietly left.
• Sunny, Tamara Murphy - Left the WWF for ECW.
• Ricky Morton
• The Patriot
• Mrs. Yamaguchi-San
• Jesus Castillo
• Jose Estrada, Jr.
• Miguel Perez
• Vader - Left after contract expired.

1999

• Conquistador Dos
• Johnny Grunge - Was not received well by the rest of the WWF roster.
• Paul Ellering - Retired.
• George Steele
• Rocco Rock - Was not received well by the rest of the WWF roster.
• Bart Gunn, Bodacious Bart - Released from contract.
• Ryan Shamrock - Released from contract.
• Earthquake, Golga - Oddities gimmick didn't go as planned.
• Don Harris, Jared Grimm, Jacob Blu, 8-Ball - Released from contract.
• Ron Harris, Jason Grimm, Eli Blu, Skull - Released from contract.
• Dan Severn - Released from contract.
• Marc Mero - Budget cut.
• Nicole Bass - Left after claiming she was sexually harassed.
• Marianna, Mrs. Cleavage - Released from contract.
• Giant Silva - Released from contract.
• Vince Russo - Left after having a falling out with Vince McMahon over the increased workload placed upon him. Joined WCW.
• Jeff Jarrett - Contract expired. Mr. McMahon "forgot" to renew it.
• Kurrgan, The Interrogator - Released in order to pursue an acting career.
• Ken Shamrock - Left to resume his MMA career.

Early 2000s

2000

• Bob Backlund - Released from contract.
• Rebecca Budig - Released from contract.
• Gillberg - Released from contract.
• Thrasher - Retired
• Jason Sensation
• Jean Pierre LaFitte/Pierre - Contract expired.
• The Mountie - Released from contract.
• Luna Vachon - Released from her contract due to allegedly taping the mouth of a producer shut.
• Mr. Hughes - Released from contract.
• The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith - Had prescription drug problems.
• Barbara Bush (B.B.) - Released from contract.
• Key - Released from contract.
• Muffy Mower - Released due to lack of storyline ideas for her character.
• Mideon, Phineas I. Godwinn, Dennis Knight - Released from contract.
• Mandy - Released from contract.
• Road Dogg, Jesse James, Roadie - Released after showing up for a Raw show in an "unfit work state" due to drug use.
• Bobcat - Released from her contract.
• Sara Calaway - Storyline ended; made brief appearances for WWE later.

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

• Raymond Rougeau - Left when they stopped producing French programming.
• Billy Silverman - Asked for release due to constant hazing.
• Taka Michinoku - Left to go back to Japan after a serious shoulder injury.

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

• January 14, 2013 - Eve Torres - Released from contract
• May 17, 2013 - Derrick Bateman - Released from contract.
• May 17, 2013 - Sakamoto - Released from developmental contract.
• May 17, 2013 - Percy Watson - Released from contract.
• June 20, 2013 - Matt Striker - His contract was not renewed.
• September 1, 2013 - Ted DiBiase, Jr. - Decided not to renew his contract

2014

• January 8, 2014 - Kaitlyn - Retired
• June 12, 2014 - Drew McIntyre - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Jinder Mahal - Released from contract. Returned to Raw August 1 2016
• June 12, 2014 - Aksana - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Curt Hawkins - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Theodore Long - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Camacho - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Brodus Clay - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Evan Bourne - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Yoshi Tatsu - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - Marc Harris - Released from contract
• June 12, 2014 - JTG - Released from contract
• June 15, 2014 - CM Punk - Contract was terminated 
• June 25, 2014 - Josh Matthews - Released from contract
• July 30, 2014 - Ricardo Rodriguez - Released from contract
• August 7, 2014 - Alberto Del Rio - Released from contract. Returned to WWE on October 25 2015.
• October 11, 2014 - Justin Roberts - Released

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

• February 5 - Bull Dempsey - Released from NXT
• February 5 - Marcus Louis - Released from NXT
• February 5 - Sylvester Lefort - Released from NXT
• April 28 - Rich Brennan - Released from Contract
• May 6 - Damian Sandow - Released from Contract
• May 6 - Wade Barrett - Contract dissolved one month prior to expiring. Returned to WWE in 2020
• May 6 - Santino Marella - Retired previously but only just released from Contract
• May 6 - Hornswoggle - Released from Contract after being inactive
• May 6 - Cameron - Released from Contract
• May 6 - El Torito - Released from Contract
• May 6 - Zeb Colter - Released from Contract
• May 6 - Alex Riley - Released from Contract
• May 22 - Cody Rhodes / Stardust - Asked for his release
• May 23 - Adam Rose - Asked for his release after being arrested
• May 24 - Eden - Asked for her release
• August 1 - Lilian Garcia - Left on good terms
• September 9 - Alberto Del Rio - Released

2017

• February 13 2017 - Rosa Mendes - Retired
• March 1 2017 - Jack Swagger - Requested Release
• April 5 2017 - Simon Gotch - Released
• July 7 2017 - Austin Aries - Requested Release
• October 28 2017 - Emma - Released
• October 28 2017 - Darren Young - Released
• October 28 2017 - Summer Rae - Released
• November 15 2017 - James Ellsworth - Released, Made post release appearances

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

• February 1 - Lars Sullivan - Released From Contract
• February 8 - Steve Cutler - Released From Contract
• March 21 - Andrade "Cien" Almas - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Billie Kay - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Mickie James - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Chelsea Green - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Tucker - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Kalisto - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Wesley Blake - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Samoa Joe - Released From Contract, Returned to WWE June 15 2021
• April 15 - Bo Dallas - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Peyton Royce - Released From Contract
• April 15 - Mojo Rawley - Released From Contract
• May 19 - Alexander Wolfe - Released From Contract
• May 19 - Jessamyn Duke - Released From Contract
• May 19 - Vanessa Bourne - Released From Contract
• May 19 - Kavita Devi - Released From Contract
• May 20 - Velveteen Dream - Released From Contract
• May 25 - Adnan Virk - Hated Travelling. Left after only 5 weeks in WWE
• May 27 - Tom Phillips - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Braun Strowman - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Aleister Black - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Ruby Riott - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Lana - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Santana Garrett - Released From Contract
• June 2 - Buddy Murphy - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Tony Nese - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Ariya Daivari - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Matt Martel - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Chase Parker - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Fandango - Released From Contract
• June 25 - August Grey - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Tyler Breeze - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Sunil Singh - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Samir Singh - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Marina Shafir - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Killian Dain - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Curt Stallion - Released From Contract
• June 25 - Arturo Ruas - Released From Contract
• July 31 - Bray Wyatt - Released From Contract
• August 2 - JoJo - Released From Contract
• August 2 - Ric Flair - Requested Release From Legends Contract
• August 6 - Bronson Reed - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Bobby Fish - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Mercedes Martinez - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Leon Ruff - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Tyler Rust - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Jake Atlas - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Asher Hale - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Giant Zanjeer - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Zechariah Smith - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Kona Reeves - Released From Contract
• August 6 - Ari Sterling - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Nia Jax - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Eva Marie - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Keith Lee - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Mia Yim - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Karrion Kross - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Gran Metalik - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Oney Lorcan - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Scarlett Bordeaux - Released From Contract
• November 4 - B-FAB - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Trey Baxter - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Jeet Rama - Released From Contract
• November 4 - Ember Moon - Released From Contract
• November 18 - John Morrison - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Top Dolla - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Ashante Adonis - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Isaiah Swerve Scott - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Tegan Nox - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Drake Maverick - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Shane Thorne - Released From Contract
• November 18 - Jaxson Ryker - Released From Contract
• December 9 - Jeff Hardy - Released From Contract
• December 29 - Toni Storm - Requested Her Release

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

• January 25 - Kevin Patrick - Released from Contract

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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