5 Most bizarre things about the WWE release spree in 2021

#2 Releasing Samoa Joe despite his importance to WWE

Samoa Joe

While Samoa Joe proved useful in WWE as a performing talent alone, he served as a lot more. Since suffering a concussion in early 2020, he shifted from being an in-ring performer to WWE RAW commentator.

He spent the entirety of the pandemic era behind the commentator's desk. When he was suddenly removed from the team post-WrestleMania, it seemed to be a guarantee that he was set to make his in-ring return.

Latest reports suggested that Samoa Joe had a dispute with WWE, wanting to return to the ring. However, due to concussion protocols, the company seemingly refused to clear him, leading to his release.

If that is the case, the decision is less bizarre. But to have a superstar like Samoa Joe on the roster and underutilize him the way they did seems to be a crime in the eyes of fans.

Perhaps the biggest shocker about Samoa Joe's WWE run is the fact that in six years, he only had one WrestleMania appearance - and even that lasted for one minute.