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#1. Backstage details about Steve Cutler's WWE release

Steve Cutler was recently released from WWE merely weeks after returning to WWE TV as one of Baron Corbin's henchmen. Cutler, who was part of the Forgotten Sons stable with Jaxson Ryker and Wesley Blake, had been with WWE since 2014.

Unfortunately, today I was released. It was shocking, to say the least. But, I am excited about the future and all the possibilities in front of me. Thanks for your continued support. 90 days... the countdown begins🍻🍻

— Steve Kupryk (@SteveCutlerWWE) February 5, 2021

Dave Meltzer revealed more details about Steve Culter's WWE departure in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. It was noted that Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake's alliance with King Corbin was nixed after Cutler got sick.

Fightful Select had reported that Cutler had tested positive for COVID-19 in early January.

Meltzer added that Vince McMahon was livid when he heard about Cutler's COVID-19 diagnosis, and it was called a disciplinary reason.

Steve Cutler, 33, was released on 2/4. He and Wesley Blake were put into a group with Corbin. Then Cutler, the boyfriend of Deonna Purrazzo of Impact, got sick, and then the whole idea was dropped after he missed a week. This was said to be a disciplinary reason that got Vince McMahon livid when he heard about it.

Cutler attended a New Year's Eve party, which is where he might have contracted the virus. Vince McMahon had promised Roman Reigns and a few other Superstars that WWE would follow all the precautions and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. However, Cutler was reportedly spotted around the talent.

It was also revealed that Steve Cutler was at the Performance Center for the 'big men' class when he was fired. Meltzer wrote that Cutler is the first pro wrestler to get fired for getting COVID.

Purrazzo didn't directly reference it, but moments after his release she only tweeted "COVID strikes again." The belief is that it had to do with his New Year's Eve party that led to that and that McMahon had promised a few wrestlers like Reigns a safe environment when he returned, and Cutler was around all the talent. Cutler was training at the Performance Center in the big guys class on the day he got fired. He is believed to be the first pro wrestler fired for getting COVID

Cutler's girlfriend, IMPACT Wrestling's Deonna Purrazzo, also took to Twitter to clarify the reports.

We attended a NYE party, like dozens of other people. When Steve tested positive prior to SD, he was sent home and immediately started quarantine. He was NOT at work while being positive. Stop misconstruing the truth for clickbait. https://t.co/bIHwdUjlJm

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) February 6, 2021

My reasoning is I was at a party w/ people who I’ve spent the ENTIRE last year w/ & who are tested every week. The worst case scenario happened. Once we were aware, we took every precaution to test & quarantine properly. Articles insinuating otherwise are FALSE. https://t.co/Q4UJNY1yAm

— The Virtuosa (@DeonnaPurrazzo) February 6, 2021

Steve Cutler has a 90-day no-compete clause, and he will be ready to sign with another company in May.