WATCH: Most controversial WWE releases in history

Budget cuts were the talk of the town during recent times in WWE. The promotion has not shied away from releasing talent for various reasons. It has naturally attracted a wide array of reactions from fans.

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There have been many times when the company has gained a lot of heat from fans for cutting ties with their favorite star. Whether such releases were due to budget cuts or a poor relationship with the star, these releases were riddled with many controversies.

Fans didn't want WWE to release these superstars

The five releases we have chosen in our list for the video above are:

• Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson
• Mickie James
• Matt Hardy
• Paul London
• CM Punk

Watch the video in its entirety to recall everything surrounding the circumstances when these firings took place.