Bray Wyatt WWE release has a huge impact on backstage morale. The former WWE Champion was released by the company due to ‘budget cuts’.
Former WWE and Universal Champion was released by the WWE on July 31, 2021. This came as a shock to fans and his colleagues. Wyatt was one of the biggest merchandise movers and one of the most popular member of the roster. Naturally, his departure came as a surprise to everyone.
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According to a new report from Fightful, Wyatt’s release from the promotion has caused frustration among talent backstage. The morale of the staff and roster have taken a huge hit. To see someone like Wyatt let go has instilled a fear in them regarding the security of their own job.
Bray Wyatt WWE release has a huge impact on backstage morale
“Wyatt was well known within the company to move merchandise when he was an active performer, and several other long-time stars said that they don’t feel like their jobs are safe any longer, despite of their positions on the card or prior pushes.”
According to the report, nearly 20 individuals reached out about Wyatt’s sudden exit from the promotion. Wyatt himself learned of his release from John Laurinaitis through a phone call.
Wyatt won several titles during his 12 year stay in the promotion. He is a three time World Champion, having won the WWE Championship once and Universal Championship two times. Wyatt has also won both the RAW and SmackDown Tag Team titles, once each with Matt Hardy and the Wyatt Family (Randy Orton and Luke Harper) respectively.
It will be interesting to see where he turns up next after he completes his 90-day no compete clause.
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