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The WWE budget cuts reportedly affected all departments and divisions this week, and the talent pool was no exception. Vince McMahon sent out a company-wide e-mail this week, stating that the round of layoffs was complete, but several Nxt stars weren’t fortunate enough to stick around and see that e-mail.
Slate Randall, Travis Tyler, Garrett Dylan, Mac Miles, and Dani Jackson were all released from their Nxt deals this week, as the company was in cost-cutting mode. Now, those former Nxt stars have sounded off on their releases via social media.
Sam Udell, who portrayed Travis Tyler tweeted “I was probably the first guy to get fired while wearing a pink fanny pack in some time. I learned a lot and am thankful for the experience.”
After tweeting the day prior that she was “living the dream,” Dani Jackson said “It’s always about being optimistic!!!” Jackson...
The WWE budget cuts reportedly affected all departments and divisions this week, and the talent pool was no exception. Vince McMahon sent out a company-wide e-mail this week, stating that the round of layoffs was complete, but several Nxt stars weren’t fortunate enough to stick around and see that e-mail.
Slate Randall, Travis Tyler, Garrett Dylan, Mac Miles, and Dani Jackson were all released from their Nxt deals this week, as the company was in cost-cutting mode. Now, those former Nxt stars have sounded off on their releases via social media.
Sam Udell, who portrayed Travis Tyler tweeted “I was probably the first guy to get fired while wearing a pink fanny pack in some time. I learned a lot and am thankful for the experience.”
After tweeting the day prior that she was “living the dream,” Dani Jackson said “It’s always about being optimistic!!!” Jackson...
- 8/3/2014
- by Sean Ross Sapp
- Obsessed with Film
WWE
In a move that was expected following the underwhelming WWE Network subscription numbers were released yesterday, the WWE has cut several developmental talents.
Garret Dylan, Mac Miles, Slate Randall, Travis Tyler and Dani Jax were all released from their deals this week, as the WWE is in cost-cutting mode to offset the expenses incurred by the launch of the Network.
All of the talents were used sparingly, and were seen as expendable cuts, although former Nxt talents have already sounded off on the matter, voicing contrary opinions. Former WWE developmental wrestler Oliver Grey tweeted today “The reason the business is failing, Mojo Rawley is still employed whilst Slate Randal is released.” Randal had been a journeyman on the independent circuit, and also appeared on The Rock’s television program, “The Hero.”
Dylan, son of country music star Kris Kristofferson was released for the second time, the first coming last...
In a move that was expected following the underwhelming WWE Network subscription numbers were released yesterday, the WWE has cut several developmental talents.
Garret Dylan, Mac Miles, Slate Randall, Travis Tyler and Dani Jax were all released from their deals this week, as the WWE is in cost-cutting mode to offset the expenses incurred by the launch of the Network.
All of the talents were used sparingly, and were seen as expendable cuts, although former Nxt talents have already sounded off on the matter, voicing contrary opinions. Former WWE developmental wrestler Oliver Grey tweeted today “The reason the business is failing, Mojo Rawley is still employed whilst Slate Randal is released.” Randal had been a journeyman on the independent circuit, and also appeared on The Rock’s television program, “The Hero.”
Dylan, son of country music star Kris Kristofferson was released for the second time, the first coming last...
- 8/1/2014
- by Sean Ross Sapp
- Obsessed with Film
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