5 Most surprising WWE releases of 2021 so far 

#4. Former WWE Commentator Adnan Virk

Thanks to @WWE for a wonderful opportunity. The weekly travel along with my other jobs was a grind for me and my family. Am grateful to everyone with the company especially @WWEGraves and @ByronSaxton for being such fantastic teammates. https://t.co/lrP0fCAMXz

— Adnan Virk (@adnansvirk) May 25, 2021

Adnan Virk was named Tom Phillips' replacement on Monday Night RAW following this year's WWE WrestleMania last month. While several superstars departed the company on April 15th, Virk was the new recruit and took on the play-by-play role on the company's flagship show.

Over the past few weeks, the WWE Universe took a liking to Virk's commentary and it appeared that he had been able to slot into the role quite well.

This was until the news broke earlier this week that Virk and WWE mutually agreed to part ways. Virk was employed for around six weeks and definitely needed more time to be able to adapt to a new atmosphere and surroundings.

WWE's announcement that they were heading back out on the road in July could have been one of the main reasons for Virk's departure. It was reported that the traveling schedule alongside his other commitments was too much for him.

Just days later, former UFC and Bellator commentator Jimmy Smith was revealed as Virk's replacement and Tom Phillips was also released from the company.

WWE today announced that @jimmysmithmma will debut as the play-by-play voice for #WWERaw starting this Monday, May 31 at 8/7c on @USA_Network.https://t.co/8mUWqEkv4X

— WWE (@WWE) May 26, 2021