WWE has released Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox, and Indi Hartwell.
Just hours before Crown Jewel 2024, a report from Fightful Select and PWInsider noted that former champions and promising wrestling sensations, Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox were released by the promotion.
While Corbin’s contract expired, the Stamford-based promotion did not renew it. After his jump from NXT to the main roster, Corbin rarely appeared on television except for his sporadic tag-team run with Apollo Crews. Although, he was regularly present backstage during SmackDown, and often wrestled in dark matches. The Lone Wolf was also recently at the Netflix shoot on 27th October.
Hartwell and Nox have been released and have a 90-day non-compete clause in place, allowing them to wrestle anywhere else from February 2025. While Nox hasn’t been on television for the past six months, Hartwell’s release was shocking. She was currently involved in a storyline with Candice LeRae and also wrestled on the November 1st taped episode of SmackDown.
As per the report from Fightful Select, Hartwell, and Nox will now have their visas sorted, allowing them to wrestle in the USA.
Soon after the news broke, stars from all around the wrestling industry united to display their show of support.
Renee Paquette, Michin, And More Come Together To Support The Released WWE Stars
As soon as the three stars departed the promotion, several wrestlers and talents displayed their support.
yo hit me up… got some other doors to show you !”
Deonna Purrazzo of AEW also empathized with the stars. While Michin commented on X (Twitter):
Thinking of my friends today.”
Welsh wrestler Flash Morgan Webster also commented in support of fellow Welsh star Tegan Nox.
WWE didn’t even scratch the surface of showcasing what Tegan Nox can do. Excited to see what Nixon does next, Unlimited potential and not even out of her 20s yet.”
Former WWE announcer and current AEW talent, Renee Paquette, also displayed her support for the stars. Several other names from the wrestling industry made sure to stand by the released names during their tough time.
We at Inside The Ropes wish all three of them the best of luck in their future endeavors.
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