WWE releases Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox, and Indi Hartwell, more could follow
Baron Corbin, a former professional footballer and amateur boxer reportedly has a WWE contract until the end of this year. The two female wrestlers, Nox and Hartwell, have been released with immediate effect, and they will be eligible to wrestle elsewhere within the next 90 days after the non-compete clause expires.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has parted ways with three of its top-level talent, including former United States Champion Baron Corbin. Two female performers, Tegan Nox and Indi Hartwell, have also been released from their WWE contracts.
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Three wrestlers released by WWE
According to Fightful Select, Corbin was told his deal wouldn't be extended when it lapses. The 40-year-old former professional footballer and amateur boxer reportedly has a WWE contract until the end of this year. The two female wrestlers, Nox and Hartwell, have been released with immediate effect, and they will be eligible to wrestle elsewhere within the next 90 days after the non-compete clause expires.
CREDIT: WWE
Baron Corbin's WWE career
Corbin, who entered the world of pro-wrestling with NXT in 2012, made his main roster debut in 2016 at WrestleMania 32, winning the Andr¨¦ the Giant Memorial Battle Royal. Corbin is also a Money in the Bank and King of the Ring winner, and a former United States Champion.
Reacting to the news of his WWE release, Corbin said, "That¡¯s all she wrote folks," on social media.
That¡¯s all she wrote folks. ??
¡ª Corbin (@BaronCorbinWWE) November 1, 2024
It¡¯s been real and I appreciate everyone who supported me. pic.twitter.com/tZmsw52liv
Hartwell also took to X, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t cry because it¡¯s over, smile because it happened.¡±
More wrestlers could be released by WWE
For many wrestling observers, the release of Corbin came as a surprise. However, others said that the sudden release of the trio is a sign that more WWE releases are imminent. Fightful chief Sean Ross Sapp has said on social media that sources within the company claim this trio are the "only ones leaving in this round," suggesting that more wrestlers could be on their way out of WWE.
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In recent months, WWE had let go of Ricochet and Bobby Lashley, who have both since joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
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Ricochet, who was also part of NXT, reacted to Corbin's release, saying, "You're the man."
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