WWE Releases Multiple Superstars, Including Hall of Famer: Report

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Jeremy Hanna is a Newsweek contributor based in Los Angeles. His focus is on professional wrestling, sports, and entertainment. Jeremy has been with Newsweek since 2024 from LA Sports Report. He is a graduate of California Lutheran University. You can follow Jeremy on X (formerly Twitter) @JeremyHanna753 and on Bluesky @jeremyhanna753.bsky.social. You can contact Jeremy via email at j.hanna@newsweek.com. Languages: English.

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Earlier today, WWE Superstar Cedric Alexander announced that he had been released from the company after almost nine years.

This had fans speculating that this wouldn't be the end of releases happening at WWE.

Turns out, they were correct.

According to a report from Fightful Select, WWE has released a total of five Superstars: Cedric Alexander, Blair Davenport, and Authors of Pain, a tag team made up of Akam, Rezar, and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Ellering.

Additionally, Sonya Deville has been informed that WWE will not be renewing her contract.

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