10 released WWE Superstars who can reunite in AEW

Modified Apr 18, 2020 13:13 GMT

What's next for these talented Superstars?

#8 & #7 EC3 and Drake Maverick

No one was mentally prepared to see Drake Maverick in tears

Drave Maverick’s video in response to the news about his WWE release was absolutely heartbreaking. As he bid farewell to the company with teary eyes, the entire WWE Universe poured their support for the hard-working talent who was doing great in the Cruiserweight division. Unfortunately, his WWE run has now ended, at least for the time being.

But before Maverick joined WWE, he used to perform in Impact Wrestling alongside EC3. The two were competed as a tag team and were also involved in a brief rivalry after EC3 turned on his partner. After arriving in WWE, the two were seen together only once. Maverick worked as the manager of EC3 in a dark match after an episode of SmackDown but Vince McMahon was reportedly unhappy with the segment. Hence, they were not paired again.

EC3, who was released by WWE this week, returned to WWE in 2018 and performed in NXT. He was then called up to the main roster but barely made a notable presence before being put on the sidelines. Now that both these Superstars are no longer employed by WWE, they could join AEW and reform that tag team which once entertained the crowd in the indie wrestling scene.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

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When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
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When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Alan John