By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
The following wrestlers were released by WWE starting on Friday. on Friday, April 19.
-Cameron Grimes
-Von Wagner
-Jinder Mahal
-Xia Li
-Xyon Quinn
-Veer Mahaan
-Sanga
Powell’s POV: Grimes released an emotional video in which he announced his release. It’s a big blow, but I could see AEW and certainly other companies being interested in signing him. Credit to Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com or Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com for reporting some of the talent cuts listed above.
Thank you @wwe Thank you @TripleH Thank you #WWEunivers pic.twitter.com/mxijCaHNGB
— Xia Li (@XiaWWE) April 20, 2024
I Quit. Maharaja Out 💰.
— The Maharaja (@JinderMahal) April 20, 2024
Grimes bums me out a little I know his gimmick was a little niche but he had a lot of spirit and was solid in the ring.
This all goes to show that there is a lot of talent out there but just not enough TV time or ideas for all of them. So, yes, having two viable promotions is great. I wish TNA had a little more money and enthusiasm and I wish someone would come along and fill in the gaps where the OG ROH, PWG and Chikara once were.
Wherever he goes next, I hope he’s presented as anything other than a hayseed. He’s very talented, but the characters he played NXT and TNA both screamed mid-card at best.