WWE announced its latest round of cuts this week, with various main roster and NXT Superstars being released in a disappointing announcement. While this was a positive situation for TKO from a business perspective, it was also eye-opening for fans and wrestlers alike about just how precarious people’s spots are in the company.
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Even some well-established stars, such as Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, and Dakota Kai, were released, proving that very few people have a safe position in the company. While the situation is ultimately just business and not a reflection of their talent, it does provide a harsh reminder about the business on the whole, whether people want to admit it or not.
WWE Is Always Going To Release Talent, Regardless Of Profit
WWE Is Bragging About Its Financial Success
- WWE has specific matches being sponsored at PLE events.
- The WWE ring is now being sponsored regularly.
- WWE is gaining huge profits from attendance at television shows, live events, and PLEs.
WWE is enjoying a red-hot period right now. The company is bringing in massive sell-out crowds for almost every show and making increasing profits from sponsorships on top of its impressive Netflix deal. WWE is making more money than ever, with Triple H guiding the product to new heights.
The company is earning significant sums of money from how many people attend the shows, with WrestleMania 41 having become the highest-grossing event in company history. The finances that WWE are constantly bragging about have made people question how anyone has been released.
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However, no matter how much profit WWE makes, it is ultimately a business run by TKO now. They will make decisions based on their overall net profit, which has evidently been low enough to warrant this, which is the harsh reality of the business.
Signing AEW Talent Is Exciting, But Ultimately Costly
There Are Only So Many Spots Available On A Wrestling Roster
- WWE has signed a lot of former AEW stars lately.
- New signings take up space on the roster that Triple H cannot give.
- Even NXT has been impacted by bringing in new talent.
Another harsh reality is that the more people WWE signs, the more likely releases will happen. WWE has brought in a lot of former AEW stars lately, and fans have been excited about that. Whether it’s Penta and Rey Fenix, or Aleister Black and Rusev, all these stars have come in and taken spots from existing talent as they have to be pushed due to being new faces.
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This has even impacted NXT, with the likes of Ethan Page, Shawn Spears, and Ricky Saints all being part of the roster now. It’s thrilling to see a new wrestler debut, and that’s something that fans are always going to pop for, especially when they’ve come from AEW. It is seen as a major signing to pull someone from the opposite company, which is why fans are always debating and hoping it will happen.
However, it doesn’t matter how many new stars are signed, as there is only so much television time to offer people. With extra wrestlers under contract, it’s only natural that others will be benched and will spend time in catering not being used. That naturally leads to them being released, as WWE is only going to keep talent around for so long when they’re not contributing to the televised product.
The Wrestling Industry Is Back In Its Usual Cycle
Releases Are Sadly Always Going To Happen
- WWE is always going to make yearly releases.
- WWE and AEW will always exchange wrestlers.
- The cycle of releases and signings won’t be altered at any point.
AEW’s creation is good for the business as it has led to many wrestlers getting high-paid work, but it has also led to a cycle forming. WWE stars are released and then picked up by AEW because it’s exciting and fresh, but after a while, it becomes clear that there’s not enough television time to offer everyone, which then leads to people leaving and being let go.
Many of those stars get hired by WWE once again because it’s exciting and seen as a way to get one over their rivals. However, it’s ultimately a cycle that those wrestlers who haven’t established themselves at the absolute top of the card are continuously suffering from. This is a problem that WWE is always going to find itself in, and the wrestlers themselves will need to accept that fate.
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There are simply no guarantees in wrestling unless someone is a main event performer who isn’t replaceable. The company can make as much profit as possible, but talent will always be cut simply to freshen things up, which is difficult to grasp. Wrestling is a cutthroat business, and WWE is at its sharp end, as has been made clear by the newest releases.