Several big stars have left the company this year
Since its foundation in 1953, WWE has reached immense heights and has crossed multiple hurdles. The promotion stood strong in the face of adversity and became the leader of professional wrestling.
Following the departure of the CEO and co-founder Vince McMahon, many pundits were skeptical about whether the company would survive. However, the company not only survived but is breaking records and selling out stadiums.
The Stamford-based promotion was acquired by Endeavor in 2023. Endeavor created TKO group holdings in 2023 as part of a merger between World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) and Zuffa, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) parent company.
Despite all its glory releases and departures are a norm as many talents jump ship to rival promotions for better opportunity. On the other hand, the promotion sometimes releases talents from their contacts for multiple reasons including their performance.
WWE stars who left the promotion in 2024
| Talents | Release Date |
| Amari Miller | February 9 |
| Jinder Mahal | April 19 |
| Sanga | April 19 |
| Veer Mahaan | April 19 |
| Von Wagner | April 19 |
| Xia Li | April 19 |
| Xyon Quinn | April 19 |
| Cameron Grimes | April 23 |
| Guru Raaj | April 23 |
| Boa | May 3 |
| Darrell Mason | May 3 |
| Drew Gulak | May 3 |
| Emma Maria Diaz | May 3 |
| Ezekiel Balogun | May 3 |
| Keyshawn Leflore | May 3 |
| Kiyah Saint | May 3 |
| Trey Bearhill | May 3 |
| Valentina Feroz | May 3 |
| Vlad Pavlenko | May 3 |
| Gable Steveson | May 4 |
| Becky Lynch | June 1 |
| Scrypts | June 1 |
| Ricochet | June 28 |
| Kayla Braxton | June 28 |
| Dijak | June 28 |
| Damon Kemp | July 8 |
| Bobby Lashley | August 16 |
| MVP | August 16 |
| Odyssey Jones | September 2 |
| Baron Corbin | November 1 |
| Indi Hartwell | November 1 |
| Tegan Nox | November 1 |
A total of 32 stars have left the Stamford-based promotion this year, the list includes some of the biggest names in the pro wrestling world. Amari Miller was the first talent who was released by the promotion in February.
The months of April and May saw multiple exits including the first WWE Champion of Indian descent – Jinder Mahal, Veer Mahan, Gable Stevenson, Drew Gulak, Xyon Quinn, and Xia Li.
The women’s Grand Slam Champion Becky Lynch’s contract expired in June, to date she hasn’t re-signed with the promotion. Richochet was another big name who left the promotion in June and joined AEW.
Former WWE Champion, Bobby Lashley along with WWE legend MVP left the promotion in August. The two stars joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) following their departure.
On November 1, three stars were released from the Stamford-based promotion in a shocking announcement. Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox were released from their contracts.
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