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18.04.2020 / 16:27

WWE News: Dolph Ziggler pays tribute to released superstars Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins at SmackDown

WWE took people by surprise when the company released a number of talented wrestlers as a part of budget cuts during the ongoing Coronavirus shutdown earlier this week. The list of released superstars also included Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins. And during the latest edition of SmackDown, two-time World Champion Dolph Ziggler paid a special tribute to his two friends. During the show, Ziggler came out dressed in a button-up shirt and when he took it off, he was rocking a Zack Ryder/ Curt Hawkins t-shirt inside.

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Drake Maverick - Curt Hawkins - Zack Ryder - WWE: After getting fired due to COVID 19 budget cuts, an emotional Drew Maverick REHIRED by Triple H for NXT - pinkvilla.com

WWE: After getting fired due to COVID 19 budget cuts, an emotional Drew Maverick REHIRED by Triple H for NXT

WWE took everyone by surprise when earlier this year the company went on a firing spree as a part of budget cuts amid Coronavirus crisis. WWE released about 20 employees at one go as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the pandemic. This included wrestlers like Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Rusev, Kurt Angle, and Drake Maverick. However, Drake has managed to make his way back to the wrestling and has been rehired by Tripple H.

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WWE News: UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez released from his WWE contract amid COVID 19 crisis

Cain Velasquez is the latest wrestling star to join the long list of in-ring talent released due to the budget cuts during the ongoing Coronavirus shutdown, The Wrestling Observer reported. The former UFC Heavyweight Champion has been released from his WWE contract. Earlier this month, The wrestling company released around 20 employees at one go, amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Wrestlers like Zack Ryder, Curt Hawkins, Rusev, Kurt Angle and Drake Maverick were fired as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the pandemic.

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Jon Moxley on why he will never be a producer for WWE: You get yelled at and treated like an idiot

WWE has been going through a tough time financially amidst the coronavirus pandemic and had to let go or furlough more than 20 employees, which included WWE Superstars like Rusev, Drew Maverick and Zack Ryder along with WWE producers like Kurt Angle and Fit Finlay. "The Company's reductions of employee compensation and headcount result in an estimated monthly savings of USD 4 million along with cash flow improvement of USD 140 million primarily from the deferral in spending on the Company's new headquarters," WWE had shared in their statement regarding the recent releases.

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WWE News: Jon Moxley REACTS to company sacking wrestlers amidst COVID 19: My heart goes out to all the people

In a shocking turn of events, WWE made the controversial decision to sack or furlough 20 employees amidst the coronavirus pandemic and amongst those fired included Rusev, Kurt Angle and Zack Ryder. This move was made to help compensate for the financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many wrestlers have publicly reacted to the WWE releases while the WWE Universe believes it is indeed a dark moment in the wrestling company's history. Amongst those who shared his sadness for those released is former WWE employee and current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, in a recent interview with Wrestling Observer Live.

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Seth Rollins - Drake Maverick - Zack Ryder - Seth Rollins REACTS to WWE firing employees amidst COVID 19; Is upset by negativity and hostility towards WWE - pinkvilla.com

Seth Rollins REACTS to WWE firing employees amidst COVID 19; Is upset by negativity and hostility towards WWE

In what was one of the darkest period in WWE history, the wrestling company released around 20 employees at one go, amidst the coronavirus outbreak! Wrestlers like Rusev, Kurt Angle, Drake Maverick and Zack Ryder were fired as a measure to help compensate for the financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the controversial move will help WWE save USD 4 million monthly along with cash flow improvement of USD 140 million. Amongst the WWE Superstars who candidly addressed WWE's decision while also noting how he was upset by the negativity and hostility towards the wrestling company was Seth Rollins.

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Drake Maverick - Curt Hawkins - Zack Ryder - WWE on a firing spree amidst the coronavirus outbreak as Rusev, Kurt Angle, Drake Maverick & more are released - pinkvilla.com

WWE on a firing spree amidst the coronavirus outbreak as Rusev, Kurt Angle, Drake Maverick & more are released

In a shocking move by WWE, the wrestling company released around 20 active employees amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Moreover, in a statement on their controversial action, the company shared, "The Company's reductions of employee compensation and headcount result in an estimated monthly savings of $4 million along with cash flow improvement of $140 million primarily from the deferral in spending on the Company's new headquarters." To say that it's one of the darkest periods in WWE history would surely be an understatement!

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WWE release 21 superstars including Kurt Angle and Rusev amid coronavirus cost cuts

WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle has been released by the company as part of a massive cull of wrestlers and backstage talent.

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