List of former WWE personnel (S–Z) (English Wikipedia)

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accelerator3359.com

"John Tenta". accelerator3359.com. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
"Taka Michinoku". Retrieved January 31, 2009.

angelfire.com

"1996". The History of WWE. Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2009.

archive.org

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archive.today

Waldman, Jon (2007-01-18). "Axe drops for many WWE stars". Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on 2012-07-14. Retrieved 2008-11-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
Brashear, David (February 1, 2006). "Great-ing Gimmicks of the Past: The Oddities". Inside Pulse. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
Laroche, Stephen (January 9, 2001). "SLAM! Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: Rhonda Sing / Monster Ripper". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 30, 2012. Retrieved August 23, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
"Ezekiel Jackson gone from WWE". canoe.ca. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
Nick Tywalk (2007-12-11). "WWE departure left Booker T feeling unwell". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved 2008-04-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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Oliver, Greg. "Canadian Hall of Fame: Luna Vachon". SLAM! Wrestling. Archived from the original on July 22, 2012. Retrieved 2008-09-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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cagematch.net

"Matches « Abdullah The Butcher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on 2016-08-19.
"Matches « Abdullah The Butcher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on 2016-08-19.

f4wonline.com

Carey, Ian (December 14, 2022). "WWE releases former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose". F4WOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
Meltzer, Dave (November 13, 2015). "Billy Gunn fired by WWE for PED failure". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
Rose, Bryan (April 28, 2020). "Cain Velasquez released by WWE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2020.

fightful.com

"Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, Elias, Emma, Ali, Top Dolla, Riddick Moss, Boogs Released by WWE | Fightful News".
"Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, Elias, Emma, Ali, Top Dolla, Riddick Moss, Boogs Released by WWE | Fightful News".
Lambert, Jeremy (July 1, 2021). "WWE Announces Three New International Talents Joining WWE Performance Center". Fightful. Archived from the original on July 3, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
"Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, Elias, Emma, Ali, Top Dolla, Riddick Moss, Boogs Released by WWE | Fightful News".
Defelice, Robert (April 19, 2024). "Xia Li Confirms Her WWE Departure, Thanks WWE For Time In The Company". Fightful. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

gerweck.net

"Sho Funaki biography". Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
"Naofumi Yamamoto". Gerweck.net. 9 September 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
"Taka Michinoku biography". Archived from the original on March 28, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.

insidepulse.com

Brashear, David (February 1, 2006). "Great-ing Gimmicks of the Past: The Oddities". Inside Pulse. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2009.

lordsofpain.net

Matthew Tremley (November 24, 2002). "Two wrestlers released from the WWE, HHH was backstage at Raw last week". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Lords of pain. Archived from the original on January 21, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2009.

mediaman.com.au

Herzog, Kenny. "Wrestling with his past: Johnny Valiant Tells All". mediaman.com. Retrieved 2009-02-20.

mediotiempo.com

"Sin Cara está fuera de WWE". MedioTiempo (in Spanish). January 24, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.

mundodeportivo.com

solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com

"Sports Illustrated confirma la marcha de Dean Malenko como agente de WWE". 26 April 2019.
"The Ascension (Viktor y Konnor) abandonan WWE". 8 December 2019.
"WWE anuncia el despido de Adnan Virk tras siete semanas de trabajo". 25 May 2021.
"WWE mueve el perfil de Big Show a la sección Alumni". 24 February 2021.

obsessedwithwrestling.com

"Shelton Benjamin's Mama's bio at OWW". Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.

onlineworldofwrestling.com

"Bertha Faye bio at OWW". Retrieved January 28, 2009.
"Victoria's bio at OWW". Archived from the original on October 6, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
"Shawn Stasiak bio at OWW". Retrieved January 27, 2009.
Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Ryan Braddock". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 24, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Domino". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved February 14, 2009.
"Tim Whites' bio at OWW". Retrieved January 26, 2009.
Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Tom Zenk". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-01-31.

postwrestling.com

Thompson, Andrew (November 1, 2022). "REPORT: Bodhi Hayward, Sloane Jacobs, Erica Yan, Damaris Griffin & Ru Feng released from WWE". Post Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

prowrestling.net

Powell, Jason (August 18, 2022). "WWE conducting NXT UK talent cuts". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.

pwinsider.com

"Complete List Of Today'S Wwe Releases". PWInsider.com. 2021-06-25. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
"Wwe Star Released Before Making Official Tv Return". PWInsider.com. 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
Johnson, Mike (September 10, 2020). "Another WWE Producer Gone From Company". PWInsider. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Johnson, Mike (August 27, 2014). "Rob Van Dam-WWE Update". PWInsider. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Johnson, Mike (March 8, 2009). "WWE Releases Another SmackDown Talent". Pro Wrestling Insider. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
Johnson, Mike (May 19, 2021). "Three More WWE NXT Releases Confirmed". PWInsider. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
Johnson, Mike (May 19, 2021). "Drake Wuertz Gone From WWE". PWInsider. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2021.

pwtorch.com

Caldwell, James (May 17, 2013). "WWE NEWS: Several NXT cuts today; two confirm their releases". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
Caldwell, James (August 6, 2012). "Reasons for Kharma's WWE departure". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
Heydorn, Zack (December 16, 2022). "Sasha Banks reportedly finished with WWE, wanted same monetary comp as Lynch and Flair". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on December 16, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2024.

rajah.com

"Rajah.com – RAW Rating Jumps, WWE Agent Released, Superstar & Diva Switch Brands". Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2009-03-02.

ringsidenews.com

"Another WWE NXT Release Confirmed". Ringside News. April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.

solie.org

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superluchas.net

Ocampo, Jorge (January 24, 2014). "SinCara fuera de WWE, el ex-Místico lo confirma". SuperLuchas (in Spanish). Retrieved January 24, 2014.

twnpnews.com

"Tyler Reks Releases Statement on Release from WWE » TWNP-Wrestling News". Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2012.

web.archive.org

"Contact WWE". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
"Live & Televised events". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
Carey, Ian (December 14, 2022). "WWE releases former NXT Women's Champion Mandy Rose". F4WOnline.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
Caldwell, James (May 17, 2013). "WWE NEWS: Several NXT cuts today; two confirm their releases". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
"Sho Funaki biography". Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
Matthew Tremley (November 24, 2002). "Two wrestlers released from the WWE, HHH was backstage at Raw last week". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Lords of pain. Archived from the original on January 21, 2010. Retrieved February 2, 2009.
Martin, Adam (2007-01-18). "Full recap of World Wrestling Entertainment's releases today (11 in all)". WrestleView. Archived from the original on 2009-03-17. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Matches « Abdullah The Butcher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on 2016-08-19.
"Matches « Abdullah The Butcher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database". Archived from the original on 2016-08-19.
Csonka, Larry (January 13, 2009). "WWE Releases Ron Simmons and Sgt. Slaughter". 411Mania. Archived from the original on November 13, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
Powell, Jason (August 18, 2022). "WWE conducting NXT UK talent cuts". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
"Victoria's bio at OWW". Archived from the original on October 6, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.
"Another WWE NXT Release Confirmed". Ringside News. April 18, 2020. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
Meltzer, Dave (November 13, 2015). "Billy Gunn fired by WWE for PED failure". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on December 7, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
"Ezekiel Jackson departs WWE". WWE. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Caldwell, James (August 6, 2012). "Reasons for Kharma's WWE departure". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on October 17, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
"Exclusive Details On Packet WWE Sent To Furloughed Employees, Tentative Furlough End Date". Wrestling Inc. April 16, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Johnson, Mike (September 10, 2020). "Another WWE Producer Gone From Company". PWInsider. Archived from the original on June 7, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"WWE releases several Superstars". World Wrestling Entertainment. July 5, 2005. Archived from the original on August 4, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
Johnson, Mike (August 27, 2014). "Rob Van Dam-WWE Update". PWInsider. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"WWE and Tajiri reach agreement on release". WWE. December 8, 2005. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
Johnson, Mike (March 8, 2009). "WWE Releases Another SmackDown Talent". Pro Wrestling Insider. Archived from the original on March 12, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Ryan Braddock". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on March 24, 2009. Retrieved March 9, 2009.
"WWE releases Superstars". WWE. January 19, 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"WWE Superstars released". WWE. November 19, 2010. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
Johnson, Mike (May 19, 2021). "Three More WWE NXT Releases Confirmed". PWInsider. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
"Wicks, Tolland released". WWE. February 22, 2006. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
Denbaum, Evan (April 4, 2006). "Tomko looks to hone his skills during "lull" in WWE career". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"Tyler Reks Releases Statement on Release from WWE » TWNP-Wrestling News". Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
"Rusev, Kurt Angle and other Superstars released". WWE. April 15, 2020. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Heydorn, Zack (December 16, 2022). "Sasha Banks reportedly finished with WWE, wanted same monetary comp as Lynch and Flair". Pro Wrestling Torch. Archived from the original on December 16, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Rose, Bryan (April 28, 2020). "Cain Velasquez released by WWE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
"Shelton Benjamin's Mama's bio at OWW". Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved January 28, 2009.
Tessier, Colin (April 19, 2024). "Xyon Quinn Released By WWE". WrestleZone. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
Lambert, Jeremy (July 1, 2021). "WWE Announces Three New International Talents Joining WWE Performance Center". Fightful. Archived from the original on July 3, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
Thompson, Andrew (November 1, 2022). "REPORT: Bodhi Hayward, Sloane Jacobs, Erica Yan, Damaris Griffin & Ru Feng released from WWE". Post Wrestling. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
Thomas, Jeremy (May 3, 2024). "WWE Releases NXT Talents Valentina Feroz, Boa, Trey Bearhill, More". 411Mania. Archived from the original on May 6, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
Martin, Adam (February 20, 2005). "More on Amy Weber/WWE situation – why she won't be back & teasing". WrestleView. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
Csonka, Larry (January 9, 2009). "WWE Releases Tim White and Kevin Thorn". 411Mania. Archived from the original on June 20, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"Rajah.com – RAW Rating Jumps, WWE Agent Released, Superstar & Diva Switch Brands". Archived from the original on 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
"1996". The History of WWE. Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved February 2, 2009.
Martin, Adam (May 4, 2006). "A list of former/non-ECW talent scheduled for new ECW brand in June". WrestleView. Archived from the original on March 17, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
Johnson, Mike (May 19, 2021). "Drake Wuertz Gone From WWE". PWInsider. Archived from the original on January 4, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
"Taka Michinoku biography". Archived from the original on March 28, 2009. Retrieved January 31, 2009.
Defelice, Robert (April 19, 2024). "Xia Li Confirms Her WWE Departure, Thanks WWE For Time In The Company". Fightful. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.

wrestleview.com

"More on WWE ceasing its affiliation with OVW; trainer released & more". WrestleView.com. 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
Martin, Adam (2008-08-09). "WWE confirms seven more releases from the company on Friday – info". WrestleView. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
Martin, Adam (2007-01-18). "Full recap of World Wrestling Entertainment's releases today (11 in all)". WrestleView. Archived from the original on 2009-03-17. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"WWE releases a Smackdown tag team and Michael Heath – aka Gangrel". WrestleView.com. 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"World Wrestling Entertainment releases 2 Cold Scorpio – full statement". WrestleView.com. 2007-05-11. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Breaking News: WWE releases Gene Snitsky today". WrestleView.com. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2008-12-12.
Hawrysko, Martin (2007-01-18). "WWE releases more talent including Al Snow & Tony Mamaluke – more". WrestleView. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Breaking News – Booker T & Sharmell released by WWE – full statement". WrestleView.com. 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"WWE Announces Another Talent Release; Brings Today's Total up To 14". WrestleView.com. July 6, 2005. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
"World Wrestling Entertainment 'releases' Dave Taylor & full statement". WrestleView.com. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"WWE.com Finally Announces The Release Of Psicosis From WWE todaymore". WrestleView.com. 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
Martin, Adam (February 20, 2005). "More on Amy Weber/WWE situation – why she won't be back & teasing". WrestleView. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
"Breaking News: World Wrestling Entertainment releases Luther Reigns". WWE. 2005-05-11. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Breaking News – World Wrestling Entertainment releases Torrie Wilson". WrestleView.com. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
Martin, Adam (May 4, 2006). "A list of former/non-ECW talent scheduled for new ECW brand in June". WrestleView. Archived from the original on March 17, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
Hawrysko, Matt (2008-11-10). "Breaking News: WWE releases three superstars". WrestleView. Retrieved 2008-11-12.

wrestlezone.com

Tessier, Colin (April 19, 2024). "Xyon Quinn Released By WWE". WrestleZone. Archived from the original on April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.

wrestlinginc.com

"Exclusive Details On Packet WWE Sent To Furloughed Employees, Tentative Furlough End Date". Wrestling Inc. April 16, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2024.

wrestlingnews.co

"Eight more WWE stars released, including John Morrison and all three members of Hit Row". Wrestlingnews.co. November 18, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2021.

wwe.com

"WWE releases six Superstars, referee Nick Patrick". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2008-11-12. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
"Kaval released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
"David Hart Smith released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2011-08-05.
"Sim Snuka released".
"Snitsky released". WWE. 2008-12-11. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
"Austin Aries released". WWE. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
"Ezekiel Jackson departs WWE". WWE. April 7, 2014. Archived from the original on April 10, 2014. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"Booker and Sharmell released". WWE. 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Hall of Fame biography: Valiant Brothers". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
"WWE releases several Superstars". World Wrestling Entertainment. July 5, 2005. Archived from the original on August 4, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2008.
"Rich Swann and WWE part ways".
"WWE and Tajiri reach agreement on release". WWE. December 8, 2005. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
"Dave Taylor released". WWE. 2008-04-28. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"WWE releases Superstars". WWE. January 19, 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"WWE Superstars released". WWE. November 19, 2010. Archived from the original on December 5, 2010. Retrieved November 19, 2010.
"Wicks, Tolland released". WWE. February 22, 2006. Archived from the original on February 25, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
Denbaum, Evan (April 4, 2006). "Tomko looks to hone his skills during "lull" in WWE career". WWE. Archived from the original on March 4, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"Rusev, Kurt Angle and other Superstars released". WWE. April 15, 2020. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
"Brad Maddox released".
"Mickie James and other WWE Superstars released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2010-04-22. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
"Samoa Joe, Billie Kay, Mickie James and other Superstars released". wwe.com. 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
"Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder of the Revival released".
"Tony Atlas released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2010-04-30. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
"Torrie Wilson released". WWE. 2008-05-08. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Kenny Dykstra, Elijah Burke and Lena Yada released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2008-11-10. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
"Brodus Clay, Evan Bourne, Teddy Long, Curt Hawkins and other WWE Superstars released".
"Ricky Ortiz released". World Wrestling Entertainment. 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2009-08-08.

corporate.wwe.com

"Contact WWE". World Wrestling Entertainment. Archived from the original on 2009-02-24. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
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