Why is it 'clean up season' in WWE all of a sudden?
#4 Itami and Dillinger had asked for their releases
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It isn't always WWE who lets you go. Sometimes, it's the talent themselves that demand that they are released from their WWE contracts. One needs to remember that even though WWE is still the leading name when it comes to sports entertainment, there is a brand new player in town and it is called All Elite Wrestling.
We know that Tye Dillinger had asked for his release, and you can read his statement in the post linked above. Similarly, Fightful.com had reported that Hideo Itami had asked to be released from his contract too. Both of these individuals must have seen others not just survive but thrive outside the WWE bubble.
Itami may not necessarily sign with AEW and could head back home to Japan. Whatever the case may be, these men are immensely gifted and should carve a path for themselves outside the WWE.
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Riju Dasgupta is the most-read active writer in Sportskeeda at the moment, across all sports. Having come on board in 2016, Dasgupta is best known for the 'Best and Worst' column, something that has become a staple for the site!
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