Recent WWE roster cuts have raised eyebrows, prompting speculation about the reasons behind the decisions. The departure of several names, including the Wyatts, Zelina Vega, and Aleister Black, has been a talking point.
The Wyatts’ Departure: Creative Direction
Rumours suggesting that TKO doesn’t favour darker characters as the reason for the Wyatts’ release have been dismissed as “bullshit”.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the Wyatts were cut because there was a feeling that “the group had run its course”. The report suggests that WWE viewed the Bray Wyatt tribute act as a short-term gimmick with limited potential.
Aleister Black and Zelina Vega: Lack of Creative Plans
The decision to release Aleister Black and Zelina Vega was based on “who they weren’t going to do anything more with”. Despite efforts to bring Black back from AEW, WWE struggled to develop compelling storylines for him.
Zelina Vega may not be AEW bound, despite previous interest from Tony Khan. According to WON, she “pretty much ghosted him and signed back [with WWE]” after he negotiated with her during her last departure.
Other Rumours
The rumour mill continues to churn with speculation about WWE’s potential use of AI. TKO apparently loves AI slop.
The accuracy of these rumours will be assessed in six months.