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#2 Vince Russo's speculation on Ruby Riott's WWE release

On Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Writing With Russo, former WWE head writer Vince Russo recently discussed Ruby Riott's release from Vince McMahon's company.

After she spent four years in WWE, Riott was let go by the promotion last week. According to Russo, Shayna Baszler, Rhea Ripley, and Ruby Riott fit into a similar category of WWE talents. As a result, the former head writer felt that Riott may have been overshadowed by Baszler and Ripley on the main roster.

“All of a sudden, you’ve got Ruby Riott, who’s got a very, very, very unique look,” Vince Russo said. “But then, you make Shayna Baszler into a monster-looking female, you make Rhea Ripley. And now, all of a sudden, you’ve got three girls that fit into that same category. Somebody’s gotta be the odd one out.”

Since Sarah Logan and Ruby Riott are no longer a part of WWE, Liv Morgan is the only Riott Squad member who remains active on the main roster.

Meanwhile, Shayna Baszler is currently involved in a controversial storyline with Alexa Bliss, and Rhea Ripley is at the top of the pecking order as the RAW Women's Champion.