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#4 Kurt Angle released by WWE

As noted earlier, WWE has decided to release multiple Superstars and backstage agents as part of their budget cuts owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Here is the current statement by WWE:

WWE has come to terms on the release of Kurt Angle, Drake Maverick (James Curtin), Curt Hawkins (Brian Myers), Karl Anderson (Chad Allegra), Luke Gallows (Drew Hankinson), Heath Slater (Heath Miller), Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz), Rowan (Joseph Ruud), Sarah Logan (Sarah Rowe), Mike Chioda, Mike Kanellis (Mike Bennett), Maria Kanellis, EC3 (Michael Hutter), Aiden English (Matthew Rehwoldt), Lio Rush (Lionel Green), Primo (Edwin Colon) and Epico (Orlando Colon Nieves). We wish them all the best in their future endeavors

The releases are reportedly not over yet and more Superstars will be joining the list of axed employees soon. As per reports, many more may lose their jobs.

Kurt Angle is a former 5-time World Champion in WWE and is also part of the Hall of Fame. The former RAW General Manager is one of the most iconic stars in WWE and his release comes as a major surprise.

Angle had taken up a backstage role ever since he officially retired from in-ring action at WrestleMania 35 after losing to Baron Corbin.

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