2 WWE Stars At Risk Of Getting Released Next Year And 2 Who Could Replace Them

The landscape of the WWE is constantly changing with each passing year, and the companies main rosters (Raw and SmackDown) are always subject to shift at any given moment -- some Superstars are released every year, NXT talents are called up, and injuries are extremely frequent these days thus leaving multiple wrestlers out of the ring for prolonged periods of time. Vince McMahon is always on the hunt for his next big breakout star (whether female or male), and McMahon definitely tries to give every Superstar a shot to succeed. Some do, where as countless others don't.

As such, many WWE Superstars who are no longer adding much to the product and are typically left off television are undoubtedly at risk of getting released or fired, and every year, the WWE unfortunately releases a couple Superstars usually in the spring or early summertime. Next year will be no different, as it can almost be guaranteed that at least two or three wrestlers will be let go by WWE in 2019. However, as CM Punk once stated, he was merely a "spoke on the wheel", and Punk mentioned that the wheel will keep on turning when he's gone, and without question, "The Cult Of Personality" is right. The WWE will waste little time replacing their releases. Today, we will take a look at 2 WWE stars at risk of getting released next year in 2019, and 2 Indie wrestlers who could potentially replace them....

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#4 Might Release: Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder has been "lost in the shuffle" as many fans would say for quite a long period of time now, and it certainly doesn't seem as though the WWE have any long-term plans for the former United States and Intercontinental Champion, unfortunately... Throughout his career in WWE, Zack Ryder has definitely showed some promise and potential, but the company has decided to opt out of utilizing Ryder to his fullest potential -- perhaps backstage politics have played a factor in why that is the case, because it has been reported that Triple H was never fond of Zack even at the beginning of his career for numerous unknown reasons.

For the past two years, Zack Ryder's career in WWE has been hanging on a very thin thread, and it certainly wouldn't come as any shock to most fans that "The Long Island Iced-Z" could be released during next year's spring cleaning event. In all honesty, Zack is probably better off on the Indies, simply because he would have far more control over his own booking.

#3 Could Replace Them: Johnny Mundo aka John Morrison

Vince McMahon has expressed interest in re-signing the former IC Champion, John Morrison...

Widely regarded by fans as being a truly underrated wrestler during the WWE's Ruthless Aggression Era, John Morrison is undoubtedly one of the top Indie wrestlers Vince McMahon has his eyes set on. While Morrison had some success in the WWE (ECW, Intercontinental, and Tag Team Championship reigns), many believed John should've been given more opportunities at the top of the card because Morrison had "all the tools" required to be a top tier WWE Superstar.

Since 2012, John Morrison has been doing well for himself on the Independent wrestling scene, and he now wrestles under the ring name "Johnny Mundo" in Lucha Underground, and "Johnny Impact" in Impact Wrestling. Apparently, Vince McMahon has been interested in bringing back the former ECW Champion to the WWE the past couple years, and without question, this possibility may become a reality in the near future when the company looks to replace some of their releases in 2019. Morrison would undoubtedly add loads to NXT and the main roster -- hopefully this time around, John would be utilized as a top star...

#2 Might Release: Dana Brooke

As the "Women's Revolution" continues to pick up steam in WWE, many of the companies current women's wrestlers who do not fit the current "mold" of a desired Women's Division Superstar in 2018 may find themselves released in the not-so-distant future. Among the few female performers WWE may decide to cut in 2019, Dana Brooke is unquestionably one of the potential candidates. While Dana Brooke isn't a terrible wrestler by any stretch, it's clear Brooke isn't what the WWE are looking for in their changing Women's Division.

Dana is a bit of a throwback to the companies "Divas Era", and without question, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are trying to move past this period of time where female wrestlers were mainly there for their looks versus in-ring talent. The WWE have not been utilizing Dana Brooke as a consistent in-ring performer since her call-up to the main roster, and instead, Dana has been floundering in the Titus Worldwide faction and as an enhancement talent. Ten years ago, Dana would've definitely been a former multi-time Divas Champion by now, but the times are changing drastically in WWE...

#1 Could Replace Them: Rosemary

For a couple years now, fans have been anticipating the moment when news breaks out that one of the top Independent women's wrestlers, Rosemary, has signed with the company, but that time has yet to come -- however, this fantasy will likely become a reality in the near future. Rosemary has proven to be Impact Wrestling's best women's Superstar, and not surprisingly, Triple H has definitely shown interest in potentially acquiring Rosemary firstly for NXT, and then for the main roster.

Rosemary would certainly add some extra excitement to the Women's Division in NXT and on Raw or SmackDown, and with the "Women's Revolution" in full swing, this signing only makes sense... Rosemary has been very loyal to Impact Wrestling the past two years, but the WWE is likely still the end goal for the former TNA Knockouts Champion. Rosemary isn't the youngest wrestler at 34 years of age, but her experience and intriguing character she brings to the table is more than enough to validate a position in the company. Perhaps WWE would pair Rosemary with "The Eater Of Worlds", Bray Wyatt...

Edited by Moderator -PJ