5 talent releases by the WWE that didn't appeal to all the fans

Alberto Del Rio was released after a backstage altercation with a WWE officialWhile the past few years have seen WWE make good use of the talents, on occasion there have been matches that aren’t memorable, storylines that aren’t meaningful and moments that are a sum of nothing.So it isn’t really a surprise when a superstar or a diva who hasn’t been used properly by the management is eventually released. But sometimes, such releases leave everyone surprised, and not all the fans are in agreement with the decisions.Here are 5 such talent releases by the WWE that have been questioned by some segments of fans:

#1 Alberto Del Rio

Most Shocking Release in 2014

Alberto Del Rio was fired in 2014 for allegedly slapping a WWE employee. This ‘unprofessional conduct’ got him a release without even a warning. The man who was on the recieving end of that slap reportedly made a racist joke that suggested that Del Rio would have to clean dishes in catering given the fact that he’s Mexican.

The man, named Cody Barbierri, was a Social Media manager for the WWE and he threatened to sue the company if they refused take any action against Del Rio.

What happened to Del Rio, considering these circumstances, is unfair. It was quite sudden and came in as a shocking news. Barbierri, though, is no longer employed with the company either. And Alberto Del Rio, meanwhile, is doing great working for a different promotions.

#2 Mickie James

James was illogically fired in 2010

For someone who was one of the most over female wrestlers in the company, with the likes of Trish Stratus and Lita, Mickie James’ release was a complete shocker.

Why was she released when she was such a great worker and immensely popular? Well, backstage rumors are such that she and John Cena had an affair and then Cena decided to tie the knot with his girlfriend since highschool. This did not sit well with James. Soon enough, she was shifted to Smackdown and had to deal with idiotic storylines where she was called Piggy James.

And then suddenly, out of the blue, she was released. She says the company reasoned this decision as a new move for the divas division. That is something majorly flawed since there’s isn’t enough logic to think that James won’t have fit in given her good work over the years.

#3 Matt Hardy

Two releases. Both Shocking.

Now, which release shall we talk about? Shall we talk about when he was immediately fired after revealing personal details of his ex- girlfriend Lita’s affair with Edge or shall we discuss his release in 2010 following his weight gain, slow in- ring work, online videos and drug addiction?

Well, his feud with Edge did more good to Edge than himself. He was stuck in the mid card and his little brother was doing well for himself.

Hardy wasn’t really going anywhere near the main event.

Everything from then on was a downward spiral and his release came soon after. Most essentially, his 2005 release was more shocking and consequential since it gave him a huge amount of fan support and changed the landscape of the WWE. It was one of the few storylines based on real life events.

#4 Abraham Washington

Abraham Washington’s release was quite immediate

One statement can really change the course of your career. Sometimes it’s like an Austin 3:16 moment and sometimes it just straightaway gets you fired. The following statement led Washington to be released from the WWE-

“Titus O’Neil is like Kobe Bryant at a hotel room in Colorado. He’s unstoppable!”

He made that when he was managing the Prime Time Players at ringside. A few hours later, we get to know that he was fired. Now, Washington later on did not really think he deserved this fate. It was a majorly poor joke but WWE’s seen worse. It ultimately comes down to how much of a favorable position you’re in with the higher ups.

#5 Chris Masters

Chris Masters

Masters has been released twice by the company. His first stint saw him have the protocol WWE look. He was doing well during his initial stint but later on a substance abuse incident led to his suspension and release. For two years, Masters worked on his wrestling and returned a better wrestler to the promotion in 2009. But this time, he wasn’t given the kind of push his initial stint got because of merely his looks.

Even CM Punk, talked about this in 2011 during the Summer of Punk. He stated that Masters worked so hard but still he was unceremoniously fired.

Something that nobody would have known if Punk hadn’t said so.