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World Wrestling Entertainment is a global entertainment brand that focuses mainly on professional wrestling. The company also produces music, films and television programming.

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31 Jul, 2014

Official release

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WWE releases Rodriguez. He had been with the company since August of 2010 when he debuted alongside Alberto Del Rio on the Smackdown brand.

I have come to terms with WWE on my release. I want to thank them for four great years. But I miss wrestling.

Releases 55 Employees

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After announcing a 7% staff cut, the company releases 55 employees from varying departments within WWE Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut. Sources say Vince McMahon sent out an email to announce the end of the staff reduction process.

1 Aug, 2014

Releases five performers

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WWE comes to terms with the release of five wrestlers from the NXT brand. Garrett Dylan, Travis Tyler, Slate Randall, Mac Miles, and Dani Jax all part ways with the company.

7 Aug, 2014

Release from WWE

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Del Rio is released by WWE for unprofessional conduct during an altercation with a fellow employee. Further details have not been released. WWE declines to comment on the situation.

Alberto Del Rio Fired By WWE For Unprofessional Conduct & Altercation! WWE Releases Alberto Del Rio!

24 Jul, 2015

Fired from WWE

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Hogan’s is fired from WWE.

WWE has terminated its contract with Terry Bollea (aka Hulk Hogan). WWE is committed to embracing and celebrating individuals from all backgrounds as demonstarted by the diversity of our employees, performers and fans worldwide.