3 Superstars WWE fired for no good reason and 3 that deserved it

For many wrestlers starting their careers, the ultimate dream is to one day work in WWE.

The biggest wrestling promotion in the world, the WWE has seen some of the biggest names in all of wrestling appear, including Hulk Hogan, The Rock, 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin and John Cena.

But whilst the company has hosted countless Superstars over the years, there have been plenty let go for a variety of reasons. Though some of these people probably deserved to be fired because of their actions and behaviour, there are some who just got really unlucky.

Here are three WWE Superstars the company let go for no good reason, as well as three who really didn't deserve to be sent packing.

#3: No good reason: Muhammad Hassan

Hassan was let go from WWE in 2005 for a situation beyond his control.

In the early 2000s, the WWE really pushed the envelope, when they introduced their newest character, Muhammad Hassan.

An Arab-American, Hassan would often say how much he loved his country, but how he had been disgusted with how law-abiding people had been prejudiced following 9/11.

A character that in all fairness had some interesting points, fans never gave the character a chance, and things got worse when Hassan was drafted to SmackDown.

During a 2005 episode of the Blue Brand, Hassan and masked goons would attack The Undertaker, in a shocking image that would air the same day as the July 7, terrorist attack in London, England.

The worst of luck for Hassan, the character was quickly killed off despite him doing nothing wrong, as after a loss to The Undertaker at Great American Bash, Hassan was never seen in WWE again. He retired shortly after.

#3: Deserved it: Austin Aries

Aries never held championship gold as part of WWE.

When WWE released Austin Aries in 2017, it came as a shock to many.

Aries had been a key part of the Cruiserweight division, with his WrestleMania 33 pre-show bout against champion Neville being one of the best matches of the night. One person who wasn't surprised by Aries' exit, was Aries himself, who has admitted that he deserved to be fired from the company.

It's not that Aries was a bad wrestler (far from it!), but much like Neville, the self-proclaimed 'Greatest man who ever Lived' didn't enjoy being a part of 205 Live and dreamed of bigger things.

This made Aries difficult to work with, and given problems backstage and Aries not wanting to be a part of the purple brand to begin with, sending the former TNA World Champion packing was probably for the best.

#2: No good reason: Paul London

London's smile cost him big time as he was cut from the company shortly after.

When Vince McMahon lost both his hair and the ECW World title to Bobby Lashley in mid-2007, the Chairman of the Board lost a lot more than that.

Seemingly losing his mind, McMahon would act out of character and in his most bizarre moment, walked in a trance to his limousine, which promptly exploded. Not only did the segment (briefly) kill off McMahon, but it (permanently) killed off Paul London, who appeared briefly during the walk.

As one of several WWE Superstars who stood there whilst McMahon walked, London had a big grin on his face, which folks backstage saw as unprofessional of London, who acted like a goof during the sombre moment.

Releasing London quickly after, the talented and popular London probably shouldn't have had his entire career cut short on a grin.

#2: Deserved it: Mr Pefect

The Perfect One didn't live up to his name during a flight in 2002.

When Mr Perfect Curt Hennig returned to the WWE in 2002, fans were excited.

The Perfect one hadn't been seen in WWE in nearly a decade, and after returning at that January's Royal Rumble, fans were hopeful for a long run by the former Intercontinental Champion.

Unfortunately, Perfect's tenure would come to a sudden end in mid-2002, though it's hard to argue he deserved it. As part of the infamous Plane Ride From Hell, Hennig drunkenly challenged young rookie Brock Lesnar to a shoot fight, to determine which star was the best amateur wrestler.

The whole plane ride was a disgrace for the company and an example had to be made.

With no real prospects coming up in WWE and an example needed, the company wasted no time in cutting ties with Perfect.

#1: No good reason: Matt Hardy

Hardy was unfairly released in 2005 for making news of an affair public.

2005 was a rough year for Matt Hardy.

After an injury caused problems for Hardy's in-ring career, Matt's real life would come crashing down when he discovered that his girlfriend Amy 'Lita' Dumas had been cheating on his friend Adam 'Edge' Copeland.

Rightly furious, Hardy made the affair public, leading to some huge backlash by fans against Edge and Lita.

Shortly after, Hardy was released by WWE, and though no official reason was given, there was no other explanation other than being released due to revealing the affair.

Though he would be rehired by the company shortly after, his time away must have been a daunting few weeks for the former Tag Champion. Whilst Matt was released by the company for no good reason, the same can't be said for a certain brother Nero...

#1: Deserved it: Jeff Hardy

Jeff would be gone less than a year after winning his first of three World titles.

Jeff Hardy has had a career as unique as the Charismatic Enigma himself.

After failing another drug test by WWE in 2003, Hardy would refuse treatment by the company, leading the promotion to let the popular Superstar go.

In 2006, Hardy returned to the company, and though he'd be prominently booked, Wellness Policy violations would once again plague Jeff.

When Jeff once again found himself in trouble with drugs, the company had no choice but to release him once again, a huge blow to the company as Hardy was at the time in a main event feud with CM Punk.

Though Jeff would continue to suffer problems with drugs after his release (his TNA Victory Road 2011 'match' against Sting being a worrying example), the former World Champion seems to be doing much better now and is back in WWE.