#2 WWE releases Braun Strowman, The Fiend, and more big names
It has been a turbulent year for WWE when it comes to their talent roster. The company has seen mass releases and also major players walk away upon the expiry of their contracts.
Some of the shocking departures included former world champions Braun Strowman and Bray Wyatt. The pair were released by the company with budget cuts cited as the reason.
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It was a complete shock to the WWE Universe considering they were main event superstars. It left many wondering what exactly was happening behind the scenes.
#1 Brock Lesnar returns with a new look at WWE SummerSlam in August
Brock Lesnar was last seen at WrestleMania 36 before making his triumphant return at SummerSlam in August. The Beast Incarnate made his entrance to the surprise of fans and confronted Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
One very noticeable thing about his return was that he had brought a new look with him. He was sporting a ponytail and is now portraying a character that is a replica of his own real-life self.
It has given Lesnar a new lease of life in Vince McMahon's promotion, seeing him be himself on television. He has immediately become one of the most entertaining superstars on WWE TV.