More WWE Talent Releases May Be Happening Soon: Report
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Speaking on Wrestling Observer Live, Bryan Alvarez discussed the recent wave of WWE departures, including Sarah Logan (Valhalla) and the reported non-renewals of R-Truth and Carlito. He hinted that more releases could be on the horizon.
He specifically highlighted changes to The Miz's social media presence that have fueled speculation about his WWE status. Following Logan's departure announcement, Alvarez stated he has "been told that might be others as well. So this might not be the end with Valhalla being released."
The discussion then shifted to multi-time former WWE Champion, The Miz. Alvarez pointed to recent on-screen activity and significant off-screen signals:
"Miz has not been doing much lately, and on Friday [SmackDown, May 30th], they did a segment he had just gotten put together with Carmelo Hayes as a tag team. They were teasing a breakup on Friday.
And this was right when they cut Truth and Carlito, and now Sarah Logan. I've been told there were others."
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Wrestlers compete during the WWE Royal Rumble at the Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Wrestlers compete during the WWE Royal Rumble at the Alamodome on January 28, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas.
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However, The Miz's social media changes. Alvarez reported, "And I bring up Miz, not just because of that angle, but if you go to his X account, there are no mentions of WWE.
It no longer says the most must-see WWE superstar. He removed all references to WWE. It now says 'the most must-read X account of all time,' and that's it."
While acknowledging The Miz is reportedly taping the new season of American Gladiators in London, which could explain a storyline separation from Hayes. Alvarez questioned the timing of the social media changes.
"Now, I was told that he is doing the new season of American Gladiators or whatever. And so I know people are skeptical they would get rid of him now," Alvarez said (H/T to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription).
"But he did remove references to WWE from his social media. And I just think it would be a pretty lame thing to do that if you're not being released when everyone else has been released."
Alvarez ended with a cautious outlook on The Miz's situation. "So there might where there's smoke, there could be fire, I will say that, but I guess we'll find out as the week goes on," he stated.
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