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Wrestling News: Further WWE Releases Reported
More names slipped in overnight
WWE isn’t through with releases just yet.
After a wave of releases that some are calling “Black Wednesday,” including us here at The Chairshot, a few more names trickled in. As pictured, one more wrestler and two more onscreen talents have been released.
Dorian Mak, originally Dan Matha, has been released, as confirmed by Dave Meltzer, as well as Mak’s/Matha’s own Instagram. The onscreen non-wrestling talent have been confirmed by WrestleTalk and a few other sources: Jon Quasto, who really only just became part of WWE 205 Live commentary, and Kathy Campanelli (real name Alyssa Marino), who only just started as an NXT correspondent.
I personally was just starting to enjoy Mak/Matha as one-half of the Outliers alongside Riddick Moss, and that duo had just started being managed by Robert Stone to strengthen the Robert Stone Brand stable in NXT. But Riddick Moss’s move to Raw and the WWE 24/7 Championship Division did seem to be an indicator that the Outliers weren’t keeping management’s interest. And only a few may remember how Dan Matha debuted in NXT to begin with: getting bodied by Samoa Joe as the wildest swerve perhaps ever.
Quasto was also becoming a great part of WWE 205 Live, but there are many things to be said about how the WWE doesn’t seem to be supporting that brand. Along with Aiden English, the 205 Live commentary will be completely changed this week, and it may be forever changed. And while Marino only just arrived, she came in with a lot of praise for her work in other promotions. But an age old saying, “Last Hired, First Fired,” is technically at play here. As I stated in yesterday’s coverage, we can only hope that WWE rebounds and can bring these names back.
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/
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