WWE/Alumni

This is a list of professional wrestlers, managers and other workers that were employed in World Wrestling Entertainment from:

1952–1963 (as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation) 1963–1979 (as the World Wide Wrestling Federation) 1979–2002 (as the World Wrestling Federation) 2002–present time (as World Wrestling Entertainment) This list is in chronological order. Wrestlers who only worked in the developmental territory (Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), house shows or dark matches don't belong on the list. If the word "Unknown" appears in the real name section, that means the real name is needed.

[edit] Early years Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference 1960 Maurice Catarcio The Matador Retired 1960 Edward Gossett Eddie Graham Went to the NWA 1963 Antonino Rocca Antonino Rocca 1963 Herman C. Rohde, Jr. "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers 1969 Ed Farhat The Sheik 1970 Edward McDaniel Wahoo McDaniel 1972 Karl Istaz Karl Gotch 1972 Camille Tourville Tarzan Tyler 1974 Miguel Feliciano Miguel Feliciano 1975 James Dudley James Dudley 1976 Kevin Sullivan Kevin Sullivan Released June 11, 1976 Joseph R. Mondt Toots Mondt Died after a long illness. [1] 1977 Wladek Kowalski Killer Kowalski 1978 Charles Kalani, Jr. Professor Toru Tanaka 1978 George Stipich Stan "The Man" Stasiak 1979 Scott Irwin Yukon Eric 1979 James Parris Ivan Koloff 1979 Vincent J. McMahon Vince McMahon Sr. Retired as owner of the WWWF and sold it to his son, Vincent K. McMahon. [2] 1979 Jimmy Valen Jimmy Valiant

[edit] World Wrestling Federation era

[edit] 1980s Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference 1980 Ernie Ladd "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd 1980 Bill White Wild Bill White 1981 Lawrence Whistler Larry Zbyszko 1981 Ed White Moondog King 1982 Eddie Gilbert "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert 1982 Lanny Kean Moondog Cujo 1982 Paul McWight Moondog Rover Released 1983 Tatsumi Fujinami Tatsumi Fujinami 1983 Masa Saito Masa Saito Released 1983 Bill Smithson Moondog Spike 1984 Stan Hansen Stan Hansen 1984 Houston Harris Bobo Brazil 1984 Bruce Woyan "Bulldog" Buzz Sawyer 1984 Mikel Scicluna "Baron" Mikel Scicluna 1984 Ray Stevens Ray Stevens 1985 Mad Maxine Mad Maxine 1985 Dick Murdoch Dick Murdoch 1985 Dewey Robertson The Missing Link 1985 Johnny Rodz Johnny Rodz 1985 Buddy Rose "Playboy" Buddy Rose 1985 Wendy Savinovich Wendi Richter 1985 David Schultz "Dr. D" David Schultz Released after incident with reporter John Stossel. 1985 Cyndi Lauper Cyndi Lauper Left because it became an increasing distraction to her musical ambitions. 1986 Dory Funk, Jr. Hoss Funk 1986 Stan Frazier Uncle Elmer 1987 Takeshi Akabane Little Tokyo 1987 Josef Bednarski Ivan Putski 1987 Randy Colley Moondog Rex March 31, 1987 Lionel Giroux Little Beaver Ended career after he suffered a back injury in a match with King Kong Bundy. 1987 Raymond Kessler The Haiti Kid 1987 Michael Kirchner Corporal Kirchner He failed a drug test and was suspended. Afterwards, Kirchner decided not to return. [3] 1987 Larry Latham Moondog Spot 1987 Pedro Morales Pedro Morales He took a job as part of WWF's Spanish announce team before retiring. [4] 1987 Barry Orton Barry O 1987 Debbie Szestecki Debbie Combs 1987 Eric Tovey Lord Littlebrook 1987 Robert Windham Blackjack Mulligan June 1987 Tom Zenk Tom Zenk Contract dispute. July 4, 1987 Keith Franke Adrian Adonis 1988 Sika Anoa'i Sika 1988 Tom Billington Dynamite Kid 1988 Craig Minervini Craig DeGeorge July 21, 1988 Brian Blair B. Brian Blair Left due to unfulfilled promises to win the Tag Team titles never came to fruition. September 22, 1988 Conrad Efraim S.D. Jones 1988 Sam Fatu Tama, The Tonga Kid 1988 William Haynes, Jr. Billy Jack Haynes 1988 John Sutton Oliver Humperdink 1988 Reginald Lisowski The Crusher 1988 Velvet Mykietowich Velvet McIntyre 1988 Paul Orndorff "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff 1988 Ken Patera Ken Patera 1988 James Raschke The Baron 1988 Sylvester Ritter Junkyard Dog, JYD 1988 Bruno Sammartino Bruno Sammartino 1988 David Sammartino David Sammartino 1988 Patricia Karisma-Schroeder Leilani Kai 1988 Michael Smith Sam Houston 1988 Eldridge Wayne Coleman "Superstar" Billy Graham 1988 Peter Stilsbury Outback Jack 1988 Noriyo Tateno Noriyo Tateno April 1988 Bruce Reed "The Natural" Butch Reed August 1988 Don Muraco Don Muraco 1989 Tully Blanchard Tully Blanchard Was fired after failing a random drug test. 1989 Scott Casey Scott Casey 1989 Jean Gagné Frenchy Martin 1989 Ronald Herd "Outlaw" Ron Bass 1989 Melissa Hiatt Missy Hyatt 1989 John Minton Big John Studd 1989 Masashi Ozawa Killer Kahn 1989 Harley Race Harley Race 1989 Robin Smith Rockin' Robin 1989 Max Taogaga Siva Afi December 29, 1989 Tom Lister, Jr. Zeus

[edit] 1990s Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference 1990 Roger Barnes Ronnie Garvin Released from contract. 1990 Allen Coage Bad News Brown Left due to claims that Vince McMahon failed to live up to promises. 1990 Bill Eadie Ax, Super Machine Health problems. 1990 George Gray One Man Gang, Akeem Went to WCW 1990 Hector Guerrero Gobbledygooker Budget cut, later resurfaced in TNA in 2008. August 1990 James Janos Jesse Ventura Left to pursue other interests. 1990 Al Perez Al Perez Budget Cut 1990 Juanita Wright Sapphire Storyline ended, was no longer needed 1991 Brady Boone Battle Kat, Brady Boone Budget Cut 1991 Nick Busick Big Bully Busick Retired from wrestling. 1991 Anthony White Tony Atlas, Saba Simba Went to WCW 1991 Paul Centopani Paul Roma Went To WCW 1991 Carly Colón, Sr. Carlos Colón Retired from wrestling. 1991 Jim Barrell Boris Zhukov Budget Cut 1991 Pete Doherty The Duke of Dorchester 1991 Rick Harris Black Bart 1991 Genichiro Tenryu Tenryu 1991 Koji Kitao Kitao 1991 André Rousimoff André the Giant, The Giant Machine Retired because he was too ill to continue wrestling. 1991 John Tolos The Coach 1992 Kerry Adkisson Texas Tornado, Kerry Von Erich Fired after failing random drug test. 1992 Ray Fernandez Hercules, Hercules Hernandez 1992 Elizabeth Hulette Miss Elizabeth Left the WWF shortly after her divorce from Randy Savage. 1992 Adnan El Kassey General Adnan, Billy White Wolf 1992 Andy Kindler Jamison 1992 Mike McGuirk Mike McGuirk 1992 James Reiher "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka Went to ECW 1992 Terry Szopinski The Warlord 1992 Pat Tanaka Tanaka Left for ECW 1992 John Wisniski, Jr. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine 1992 Chris Walker Chris Walker January 1992 Adolfo Bresciano Dino Bravo Retired from wrestling. December 1992 Kevin Wacholz Nailz Reportedly released after he attacked Vince McMahon over a dispute over money. 1993 Charles Ashenoff Max Moon Konnan left the WWF following a disagreement with WWF owner Vince McMahon, believing that he was being discriminated against and resenting McMahon's refusal to give him a guaranteed contract 1993 Rob Bartlett Rob Bartlett 1993 Wayne Bloom Beau Beverly Later Went WCW 1993 Tom Boric Paul Diamond, Kato, Max Moon 1993 James Brunzell "Jumpin'" Jim Brunzell 1993 Barry Darsow Smash, Repo Man 1993 Mike Enos Blake Beverly Later Went To WCW 1993 Jorge Gonzáles Giant Gonzales Retired 1993 Jimmy Hart Jimmy Hart Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut. 1993 Raymond Heenan Bobby Heenan Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut. 1993 Steve James Lance Cassidy 1993 Ken Johnson Slick, Reverend Slick Left to concentrate on preaching in his church. 1993 Ed Leslie Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake Left to go to WCW. 1993 Sean Mooney Sean Mooney 1993 John Nord The Berzerker, The Viking 1993 Matt Osborne Doink the Clown (#1), Matt Borne 1993 Lanny Poffo The Genius, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo 1993 Sherri Russell "Sensational" Sherri Martel Failed Drug Test 1993 Jerome Saganovich Jerry Sags Left with partner for WCW. 1993 Merced Solis Tito Santana, El Matador Went to ECW 1993 Phil Theis Damien Demento 1993 Brian Yandrisovitz Brian Knobbs Left with partner for WCW. 1994 Joe Fowler Joe Fowler 1994 Tony Halme Ludvig Borga Retired due to injury 1994 Jim Harris Kamala 1994 Bruce Hart Bruce Hart Retired 1994 Keith Hart Keith Hart Retired 1994 Heidi Lee Morgan Heidi Lee Morgan Retired 1994 Fred Ottman Typhoon, Tugboat 1994 Robert Rechsteiner Rick Steiner Left after Vince didn't follow through with his promises. 1994 Mike Shaw Bastion Booger, Friar Ferguson 1994 James Ware Koko B. Ware November 1994 Randall Poffo "Macho Man" Randy Savage Left to go to WCW 1995 Afa Anoa'i Afa 1995 Samula Anoa'i Samu Left due to excessive travel schedule. 1995 Lou Albano "Captain" Lou Albano 1995 Scott Bigelow Bam Bam Bigelow Left due to problems with the Clique. 1995 Jeff Bradley Charlie Hunter 1995 Steve Doll Steven Dunn 1995 Claude Giroux Dink, Tiger Jackson Released from contract. 1995 Alfred Hayes Lord Alfred Hayes Left after getting in a car accident which resulted in him contracting gangrene and being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. 1995 Robert Horne Mo 1995 Mike Jones Virgil Later Went to WCW 1995 Stan Lane Stan Lane 1995 Ray Liccachelli Doink the Clown (#2) 1995 Dan Marsh Dan Marsh, Danny Davis 1995 Troy Martin Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas Quit after backstage problems with The Clique. 1995 Debra Miceli Alundra Blayze Released after talking to WCW under contract. 1995 Charlie Minh Charlie Minh 1995 Chris Pallies King Kong Bundy Left after feeling his return wasn't as successful as his first WWF run. 1995 Josip Peruzović Nikolai Volkoff Went into semi-retirement. 1995 Darryl Peterson Man Mountain Rock, Maxx Payne Budget Cut 1995 James Richland Jimmy Del Ray Budget Cut 1995 Gary Sabaugh The Italian Stallion Budget Cut 1995 Akio Sato Sato, Shinja 1995 Joe Scarpa Chief Jay Strongbow October 1995 Dan Spivey Waylon Mercy, Danny Spivey Retired after being injured in a match with Kevin Nash. 1995 Jack Tunney Jack Tunney Retired as President 1995 Sione Vailahi The Barbarian, Sionne 1995 Richard Vigneault "The Model" Rick Martel Left for WCW 1995 Bill Watts Bill Watts Had many conflicts with Vince McMahon. 1995 Timothy A. Smith Timothy Well Budget Cut 1995 Stephanie Wiand Stephanie Wiand Budget Cut September 1, 1995 Lawrence Pfohl Lex Luger, The Narcissist Signed with WCW, breaking his promise to Vince McMahon that he would stay. January 1996 William Ansor Buddy Landel Left after an injury sustained in a match with Bret Hart. 1996 Chris Candido Skip Didn't like his gimmick. He quit. 1996 Wayne Cowan Uncle Zebekiah Budget Cut 1996 Mike Droese Duke "The Dumpster" Droese Released From Contract 1996 Chad Fortune Travis Released From Contract 1996 Harry Fujiwara Mr. Fuji Left due to excessive travel schedule and knee problems. 1996 Terry Gordy Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy, The Executioner Released from Contract 1996 Robert Miller Bushwhacker Butch Released from contract. 1996 Louis Mucciolo Rad Radford, Louie Spicolli 1996 Kensuke Shinzaki Hakushi 1996 Jim Hellwig The Ultimate Warrior Contract was terminated after several no-shows. 1996 Erik Watts Troy Released from contract. 1996 Brian Wickens Bushwhacker Luke Released from contract. 1997 Tony Anthony TL Hopper, Uncle Cletus 1997 Robert Bedard Rene Goulet 1997 Scott Bednarski Scott Putski 1997 Rick Bogner Fake Razor Ramon Gimmick failed. 1997 Jamie Crookshanks J.C. Ice 1997 Sid Eudy Sycho Sid, Sid Justice Left for WCW 1997 Roy Wayne Farris The Honky Tonk Man Released after mutual agreement with the WWF. Wanted to pursue Indy bookings. 1997 Doug Furnas Doug Furnas 1997 James Hines Bobby Fulton 1997 Barry Horowitz Barry Horowitz Contract expired. 1997 Barney Irwin The Goon 1997 Phil Lafleur Phil Lafon 1997 Herman Stevens Clarence Mason 1997 Masanori Murakawa The Great Sasuke 1997 Todd Pettengill Todd Pettengill 1997 Alex Porteau Alex "The Pug" Porteau 1997 Aurelian Smith, Jr. Jake "The Snake" Roberts Released after failing drug tests. 1997 Richard Rood "Ravishing" Rick Rude Left for WCW. 1997 * Unknown The Commandant 1997 Khosrow Vaziri Iron Sheik, Col. Mustafa 1997 Kelly Wolfe Wolfie D January 1997 Guadalupe Robledo Jose Lothario November 1997 Bret Hart Bret "The Hitman" Hart Left after the incident at Survivor Series 1997 known as the Montreal Screwjob. [5] December 1997 Jim Neidhart Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart, Who Granted release in protest of the Montreal Screwjob. 1998 Achim Albrecht Brakkus 1998 Rodney Anoa'i Yokozuna He was unable to pass a physical required for professional wrestlers and was released. 1998 Tom Brandi Salvatore Sincere, Tom Brandi 1998 Joseph Bruce Violent J 1998 Don Callis The Jackyl 1998 Robert Fuller Tennessee Lee 1998 Mike Hallick Mantaur, Tank 1998 Michael Hegstrand Hawk Left after a strong dislike to his current storyline. 1998 Brian Lee Chainz, (Evil) Undertaker Released from contract. 1998 Pablo Marquez Babu 1998 Anthony Norris Ahmed Johnson Left because of personal reasons. 1998 Takeo Otsuka Mens Teioh 1998 Luc Poirier Sniper 1998 Juan Rivera Savio Vega, Kwang Released from his contract. 1998 Shigeki Sato Dick Togo 1998 Joseph Utsler Shaggy 2 Dope 1998 Wally Yamaguchi Yamaguchi-San May 1998 Tammy Lynn Sytch Sunny, Tamara Murphy Left the WWF for ECW. July 1998 Ricky Morton Ricky Morton August 1998 Del Wilkes The Patriot September 1998 Shian-Li Tsang Mrs. Yamaguchi-San October 1998 Jesus Castillo, Jr. Jesus Castillo October 1998 Jose Estrada, Jr. Jose Estrada, Jr. October 1998 Miguel Pérez, Jr. Miguel Perez October 25, 1998 Leon White Vader Left after contract expired. 1999 Christopher Daniels Conquistador Dos 1999 Michael Durham Johnny Grunge 1999 Paul Ellering Paul Ellering 1999 James Myers George "The Animal" Steele 1999 Ted Petty "Flyboy" Rocco Rock 1999 Mike Polchlopek Bart Gunn, Bodacious Bart Budget cut. 1999 Alicia Webb Ryan Shamrock Left For WCW February 1999 John Tenta Earthquake, Golga April 1999 Don Harris Don Harris, Jared Grimm, Jacob Blu, 8-Ball Released from his contract. April 1999 Ron Harris Ron Harris, Jason Grimm, Eli Blu, Skull Released from his contract. April 1999 Dan Severn Dan "The Beast" Severn Left after contract expired. May 1999 Marc Mero Marc Mero Budget cut. May 1999 Owen Hart Owen Hart Fell to his death at a pay per view. July 19, 1999 Nicole Bass Nicole Bass Left after claiming she was sexually harassed. September 1999 Marianna Komlos Marianna, Mrs. Cleavage Budget cut. September 1999 Paulo da Silva Giant Silva Released from contract. October 5, 1999 Vince Russo Vince Russo Left after having a falling out with Vince McMahon over the increased workload placed upon him. October 16, 1999 Jeff Jarrett Jeff Jarrett His contract expired and Mr. McMahon forgot to renew it but in reality he left to return to WCW. November 1999 Robert Maillet Kurrgan, The Interrogator Budget cut. November 1999 Ken Shamrock Ken Shamrock Left to resume his MMA career.

[edit] Early 2000s Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference 2000 Bob Backlund Bob Backlund Budget Cut 2000 Rebecca Budig Rebecca Budig Budget Cut 2000 Duane Gill Gillberg Budget Cut 2000 Glen Ruth Thrasher Retired 2000 Jason Traverse Jason Sensation 2000 Malia Hosaka None Since she was instantly recognized from her WCW appearances the “Rocky Balboa” idea for Malia fell and she was released due to an internal lack of character idea development. January 2000 Carl Ouellet Jean Pierre LaFitte/Pierre Budget Cut January 2000 Jacques Rougeau The Mountie Released From Contract February 2000 Gertrude Vachon Luna Vachon Released from her contract due to allegedly taping the mouth of a producer shut. March 2000 Curtis Hughes Mr. Hughes Wasn't needed anymore. May 30, 2000 David Smith The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith Had prescription drug problems. June 2000 Cathy Dingman Barbara Bush (B.B.) Left For WCW July 2000 Vic Grimes Key Budget Cut September 2000 Caryn Mower Muffy Mower Budget Cut October 2000 Dennis Knight Mideon, Phineas I. Godwinn, Dennis Knight Released on Good Terms November 3, 2000 Frostee Moore Mandy Budget Cut December 2000 Cynthia Lynch Bobcat Released from her contract. 2001 Sara Calaway Sara Storyline ended; made brief appearances for WWE later. 2001 Jim Dotson Jim Dotson Left to pursue other interest. January 26, 2001 Brian Gerard James Road Dogg, Jesse James, Roadie Released after showing up for a Raw show in an "unfit work state" due to drug use. [6] February 27, 2001 Stacy Carter The Kat, Miss Kitty Released for behavior problems backstage. [7] June 2001 Jason Arhndt Joey Abs Released from contract. June 2001 Peter Gasperino Pete Gas Released from contract. Later retired. June 2001 Rodney Leinhardt Rodney Released from contract. July 2001 Joseph Hitchen Just Joe July 9, 2001 Marcus Bagwell Buff Bagwell Released for unprofessional conduct. August 2001 Charles Warrington Chaz, Mosh, Beaver Cleavage Released from his contract. September 2001 Terri Poch Tori Was asked to train more but refused and was released. September 2001 Jesús Guadalupe Delgado Seldaña Essa Rios Rumors say he refused to speak English. September 24, 2001 Brian Adams Brian Adams, Crush Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory. September 24, 2001 Bryan Clark Bryan Clark, Adam Bomb Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory. November 30, 2001 Joanie Laurer Chyna Laurer sat out her contract after negotiations stalled around May 2001; her WWF contract ended November of that year. 2002 Raymond Rougeau Raymond Rougeau Left when they stopped producing French programming. 2002 Billy Silverman Billy Silverman Asked for release due to constant hazing. April 2002 Takao Yoshida Taka Michinoku Left to go back to Japan after a serious shoulder injury.

[edit] World Wrestling Entertainment era

[edit] 2002-2003 Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference 2002 Tonga Fifita Haku Released from contract. February 22, 2002 Jerry Lynn Jerry Lynn Released. Went To TNA. May 7, 2002 Scott Hall Scott Hall, Razor Ramon Released for obscene behavior on a plane trip and for drug and alcohol related issues. May 8, 2002 Curt Hennig Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig Released after reportedly becoming intoxicated and getting into a fight with Brock Lesnar on a return flight from the United Kingdom. July 2002 Gurjit Singh Tiger Ali Singh Released after a career-ending injury. Then attempted to sue the WWE. August 25, 2002 Sean Waltman X-Pac, 1-2-3 Kid, The Kid Left WWE in a mutual decision. September 7, 2002 Michael Alfonso Mike Awesome Released from contract. September 27, 2002 Sean Stipich Shawn Stasiak, Meat, Planet Stasiak Was fired after gimmick failed. October 2002 Steve Blackman Steve Blackman Retired due to injury. October 2002 David Fliehr David Flair Released from developmental contract. November 24, 2002 Page Falkinburg Diamond Dallas Page Left after a neck injury suffered in a match with Hardcore Holly. November 24, 2002 Perry Satullo Perry Saturn Retore his ACL in April. Was released before he could return. December 5, 2002 Charles Wright The Godfather, The Goodfather, Kama Mustafa, Kama, Papa Shango Retired Still Makes Appearances 2003 Ray Traylor Big Boss Man, The Bossman Released from contract. January 20, 2003 Scott Levy Raven, Johnny Polo Left after a contract dispute. January 26, 2003 Barry Buchanan Bull Buchanan, Recon, B-2 Released from contract. March 2003 Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly Left to pursue other ventures. March 2003 Debra Marshall Debra Walked from WWE in 2002 following Stone Cold Steve Austin's departure, WWE did not announce this until 2003. April 2003 Eric Angle Eric Angle Released from developmental contract. May 2003 Wayde Bowles Rocky Johnson Released as a trainer for Ohio Valley Wrestling. June 2003 Terry Taylor Terry Taylor, Red Rooster Released after problems with other employees. July 2003 Terry Bollea Hulk Hogan, Hollywood Hogan, Mr. America Contract expired. Left to star in both TV and movies. July 1, 2003 Mike Lockwood Crash Holly, Crash Released on suspicion that he was using drugs. December 6, 2003 Nathan Jones Nathan Jones Requested release due to heavy travel schedule.

[edit] 2004-2005 Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference January 3, 2004 Kevin Nash Kevin Nash, Diesel He Went to TNA, after his contract expired. February 4, 2004 Zach Gowen Zach Gowen Released due to alleged attitude problems. February 9, 2004 Chris Klucsaritis Chris Kanyon Kanyon claims that he was released because he is a homosexual. February 12, 2004 Ernest Miller Ernest "The Cat" Miller Retired February 12, 2004 Desmond Thompson Lamont Was released when Ernest Miller retired March 15, 2004 Bill Goldberg Goldberg Contract expired, declined to re-sign. March 15, 2004 Brock Lesnar Brock Lesnar Left to pursue career in the National Football League. April 3, 2004 Sean O'Haire Sean O'Haire Released because the WWE did not approve of his fighting style. He was sent back to OVW but was later released. April 3, 2004 Terri Runnels Terri Runnels, Marlena Released due to budget cuts. She also claims it was time for her to retire. April 15, 2004 Yoshihiro Asai Ultimo Dragon Asked for release to go back to Japan. June 2004 Rue DeBona Rue DeBona Asked for release. June 2004 Brian Lawler Grandmaster Sexay, Brian Christopher Released for allegedly using muscle relaxers. June 2004 Jacqueline Moore Jacqueline, Ms. Jackie Moore Released due to lack of storyline ideas for her character. went to TNA. [8] June 15, 2004 Chavo Guerrero Chavo Guerrero Sr., Chavo Classic Released for no-showing a SmackDown! house show two days earlier. July 17, 2004 Solofa Fatu Rikishi, The Sultan, Fatu Released after refusing to lose weight. August 5, 2004 Ryan Sakoda Sakoda Budget Cut August 10, 2004 Rena Mero Sable Budget Cut August 17, 2004 Scott Rechsteiner Scott Steiner He & WWE agreed on his release.Went to TNA October 26, 2004 Carmella DeCesare Carmella DeCesare Was no longer needed and released. November 1, 2004 Matthew Bloom A-Train, Albert, Prince Albert Budget cut; released while he was injured with a torn rotator cuff. November 1, 2004 Monty Sopp Billy Gunn, Mr. Ass, Billy G, RockaBilly Left after contract expired. November 2, 2004 Rico Constantino Rico Budget Cut; Retired from wrestling. November 3, 2004 Nidia Guenard Nidia Budget Cut November 4, 2004 John Hugger Johnny Stamboli Budget Cut November 12, 2004 Linda Miles Linda Miles, Shaniqua Released because of attitude problems. December 31, 2004 Dwayne Johnson The Rock, Rocky Maivia Retired from wrestling to focus on his movie career. February 2005 Amy Weber Amy Weber Left after hazing from Randy Orton. March 2005 Rochelle Loewen Rochelle Loewen Left because she felt she wasn't getting enough exposure. April 11, 2005 Terry Gerin Rhyno Released for having a rather public argument with his wife in a hotel foyer, breaking a vase in the process. Went to TNA April 11, 2005 William Moody Paul Bearer Contract was terminated. April 12, 2005 Nora Greenwald Molly Holly, Mighty Molly Requested release for personal reasons. [9][10] April 12, 2005 Aaron Aguilera Jesús Aguilera, Jesús, Uno Released from developmental contract. April 18, 2005 Lance Evers Lance Storm Asked for his release due to the condition of his back. May 11, 2005 Matt Wiese Luther Reigns Was released on good terms with Vince McMahon. June 2005 Lauren Jones Lauren Jones Left to star in movies and TV shows, considers coming back. June 30, 2005 Marc Lloyd Marc Lloyd One of the first releases in WWE's major budget cuts in late June/July 2005. July 5, 2005 Maven Huffman Maven Released due to backstage problems with Triple H [11] July 5, 2005 Matt Hyson Spike Dudley WWE decided not to renew his contract. Believed to be a cost-cutting measure by WWE. [11] July 5, 2005 Mark Jindrak Mark Jindrak Budget Cut [11] July 6, 2005 Jackie Gayda Miss Jackie Budget Cut [11] July 6, 2005 Joy Giovanni Joy Giovanni Budget Cut [11] July 6, 2005 Devon Hughes D-Von Dudley, Reverend D-Von WWE decided not to renew his contract. Went to TNA [11] July 6, 2005 Mark LoMonaco Bubba Ray Dudley, Buh Buh Ray Dudley WWE decided not to renew his contract. Went to TNA [11] July 6, 2005 Matt Morgan Matt Morgan Budget Cut Went to TNA [11] July 6, 2005 Dawn Marie Psaltis Dawn Marie Budget Cut; she was pregnant at the time. [11][12] July 6, 2005 Hiroko Suzuki Hiroko Budget Cut [11] July 6, 2005 Kenzo Suzuki Kenzo Suzuki Budget Cut [11] July 8, 2005 Jim Cornette Jim Cornette Released after many backstage confrontations at OVW. Went to TNA [11] July 18, 2005 Earl Hebner Earl Hebner Released for selling WWE merchandise without permission. July 19, 2005 Dave Hebner Dave Hebner Released in connection with Earl Hebner incident. July 22, 2005 Lisa Moretti Ivory WWE decided not to renew her contract. July 25, 2005 Brian Heffron The Blue Meanie Short-term contract expired August 13, 2005 Frankie Kazarian "The Future" Frankie Kazarian Asked for his release after WWE wanted him to cut his hair. Went to TNA September 11, 2005 Daniel Puder Daniel Puder Budget Cut; offered a lower salary but refused. September 21, 2005 Mark Copani Muhammad Hassan Taken off TV at request of UPN over an angle. Quit shortly thereafter to pursue career in acting. [13] October 29, 2005 Brian Hebner Brian Hebner Released, shortly after his father Earl Hebner and uncle Dave Hebner, for behavior problems. October 31, 2005 Jason Reso Christian Contract expired. Decided to join TNA December 5, 2005 Christy Hemme Christy Hemme Budget Cut [14] December 8, 2005 Yoshihiro Tajiri Tajiri Asked for his release so he could go back to Japan. [15]

[edit] 2006 Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference January 2006 Elisabeth Rouffaer Elisabeth Rouffaer Left WWE because she didn't feel like wrestling was the right job for her. January 6, 2006 Eduardo Aníbal González Hernández Juventud Guerrera, Juventud Released for poor behavior backstage and using the illegal move the 450 splash January 17, 2006 Jon Heidenreich Heidenreich Released by WWE after taking time off for ear infection. February 2006 Thea Vidale Momma Benjamin She was no longer needed. February 10, 2006 Tom Matera Antonio Was released along with his tag partner Romeo. [16] February 10, 2006 John Roselli Romeo Was released along with his tag partner Antonio. [16] February 13, 2006 "Cowboy" Bob Orton "Cowboy" Bob Orton Was no longer needed. [17] February 22, 2006 John Toland James Dick Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner. February 22, 2006 Chad Wicks Chad Dick Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner. March 9, 2006 José Alvarado Nieves Super Porky Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 9, 2006 Unknown Octagoncito Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 9, 2006 Unknown Piratita Morgan Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 9, 2006 Unknown Tsuki Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 9, 2006 Mascarita Sagrada Mascarita Sagrada, Max Mini Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 9, 2006 Unknown Pequeño Violencia Was released with entire Juniors Division. [18] March 21 2006 Matt Anoa'i Rosey Mutual decision, both parties thought it was a good idea for him to take time off while he worked on his excessive weight situation. April 3, 2006 Travis Tomko Tyson Tomko Mutual decision. April 27, 2006 Brian Mailhot Palmer Canon Requested release after alleged hazing by other superstars. [19] May 26, 2006 Orlando Jordan Orlando Jordan He was allegedly released for having an unauthorized person with him on the road and backstage at events. [19] June 6, 2006 Joseph Laurinaitis Road Warrior Animal, Animal, The Road Warrior Released after throwing a temper tantrum backstage because his desires were all turned down by management. June 14, 2006 Dustin Rhodes Goldust, Dustin Runnels, Dustin Rhodes Released because he missed a RAW show while attending to family problems in court without informing WWE officials. June 29, 2006 Joseph Dorgan Johnny Parisi Given release after only appearing on Heat. July 2006 Stacy Keibler Stacy Keibler, Super Stacy Let contract expire to pursue a modeling career. August 25, 2006 Kurt Angle Kurt Angle Granted an early release due to "personal reasons"/On the road a lot because of WWE House shows he was tired out because of the schedule [20] September 17, 2006 Patricia Stratigias Trish Stratus Retired from wrestling. September 27, 2006 David Cash Kid Kash Released due to attitude problems [21] September 28, 2006 Peter Polaco Justin Credible, Aldo Montoya, P.J.Walker Released after no-showing an ECW taping and for failing to contact WWE management afterwards. September 29, 2006 Marty Jannetty Marty Jannetty Fired for no-showing and not contacting the office afterwards. October 12, 2006 Francine Fournier Francine Released from her contract. [19] October 12, 2006 Brent Albright Gunner Scott Released from developmental contract [22] October 26, 2006 Ted DiBiase "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase Budget cut. [23] November 1, 2006 Psicosis Psicosis He was released following an arrest for allegedly stealing a car in Mexico. [24] November 26, 2006 Amy Dumas Lita Retired because of constant hazing from the fans, also wanted to focus on a music career. [25] December 13, 2006 Amy Zidian Amy Zidian Released from her contract because of attitude problems, allegedly with Stephanie McMahon. [26] December 15, 2006 Dan Morrison Danny Doring Released from his contract. [27]

[edit] 2007 Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference January 1, 2007 Terry Funk Terry Funk, Chainsaw Charlie Was injured at One Night Stand and advised not to return. January 10, 2007 Paul Heyman Paul Heyman Removed from his position in ECW on December 4, 2006. Heyman has since quietly left the company. [28] January 12, 2007 Todd Romero Steve Romero Quietly left the company. January 14, 2007 Steve Williams Dr. Death Steve Williams Released from developmental duties January 18, 2007 Chris Anderson C.W. Anderson, Christopher W. Anderson Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Doug Basham Doug Basham Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Carlene Begnaud Jazz Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Rodney Begnaud Rodney Mack, Redd Dogg Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 David Heath Gangrel Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Danny Holly Danny Basham Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Mike Shane Jake Gymini Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Todd Shane Jesse Gymini Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Charles John Spencer Tony Mamaluke Budget cut. [29] January 18, 2007 Sylvester Terkay Sylvester Terkay Budget cut. [29] January 19, 2007 Chris Chavis Tatanka Budget cut. [30] January 20, 2007 Bill DeMott Bill DeMott, Hugh Morrus Budget cut. Not following expectations of WWE staff. [30] February 27, 2007 Andrew Martin Test Requested release following 30 day suspension. Also believed to have failed a drug test. [31] March 22, 2007 Rebecca DiPietro Rebecca Requested Release. [32] March 26, 2007 Adam Birch Joey Mercury Backstage Problems. Also had drug problems. [33] May 11, 2007 Rob Conway Rob Conway Budget cut [34] May 11, 2007 Charles Skaggs Flash Funk, 2 Cold Scorpio Budget cut May 15, 2007 Vito LoGrasso Vito Budget cut [35] May 16, 2007 Terry Brunk Sabu Backstage problems [36] May 18, 2007 Shelly Martinez Ariel Released from contract after backstage fight with Batista. [37] May 18, 2007 Scott Garland Scotty 2 Hotty, Scott Taylor Budget Cut. [37] May 18, 2007 Nick Mitchell Mitch Budget Cut. [37] May 19, 2007 Mark Canterbury Henry O. Godwinn, Mark Canterbury Released from Developmental contract [38] June 22, 2007 Stephanie Finochio Trinity Released from contract, was inactive. [39] June 30, 2007 Robert Szatkowski Rob Van Dam Contract expired; taking sabbatical from wrestling. July 11, 2007 Chris Kay Chris Kay Failed a drug test. [40] July 26, 2007 René Goguen Rene Dupree Released due to drug related incident. [41] August 5, 2007 Eric Bischoff Eric Bischoff Released. [42] August 6, 2007 Aaron Stevens Idol Stevens Requested release. [43] August 13, 2007 Sylvain Grenier Sylvan, Sylvain Grenier Released due to an argument backstage over his canceled push. [44] August 22, 2007 Daniel Rodimer Dan Rodman Released to pursue a separate career. [45] August 31, 2007 Mike Bucci Simon Dean, Hollywood Nova Released due to his connection to an illegal pharmacy ring. [46] September 1, 2007 Nick Dinsmore Eugene Released after failing to come up with papers concerning his prescription medicine. [47] September 11, 2007 Jim Fullington The Sandman Requested early release September 19, 2007 Monty Brown Marcus Cor Von Released due to personal reasons [48] October 10, 2007 Kristin Eubanks Krissy Vaine Requested release due to personal reasons. [49] October 13, 2007 Ruben Cain Robert Gibson Released for not properly handling a heated confrontation between CM Punk and Tony Atlas. October 16, 2007 Booker Huffman Booker T, King Booker Granted release from his contract following 60-Day Suspension. Went to TNA. [50] October 16, 2007 Sharmell Sullivan Queen Sharmell, Sharmell Released along with her husband [50] October 16, 2007 Shawn Daivari Daivari, Koshrow Daivari Granted release from contract. Went to TNA. [51] October 30, 2007 Kristal Marshall Kristal Requested release. November 1, 2007 Brooke Adams Brooke Released from contract. [52] November 8, 2007 Chris Mordetzky Chris Masters Released from his contract after while serving 60 Day Suspension. [53]

[edit] 2008 Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference January 8, 2008 Anastacia Rose McPherson Anastacia Released from contract. February 4, 2008 Franklin Lashley Bobby Lashley Left for reasons beyond his control. He had stated that he did not want to leave the WWE in a recent interview. [54][55] February 4, 2008 Michael Depoli Roadkill, Antoni Polaski Released from his contract for selling un-authorized WWE merchandise. [56] February 7, 2008 Allen Sarven Al Snow, Avatar, Steve Moore, Leiff Cassidy, Shinobi Was released on the heels of WWE ending their affiliation with Ohio Valley Wrestling. Was under a wrestling trainer's contract. April 28, 2008 David Taylor Dave Taylor Released from his contract [57] April 28, 2008 Jonathan Rechner Balls Mahoney, Xanta Klaus Released from his contract. [58] May 8, 2008 Torrie Wilson Torrie Wilson Requested release due to a back injury. [59] June 13, 2008 Michael Brendli Mike Mondo, Mikey Released from his contract following DUI arrest. [60] June 21, 2008 Johnny Jeter Johnny Jeter, Johnny Released from his contract. [61] July 3, 2008 William Mueller Trevor Murdoch Contract expired. WWE decided not to renew it. [62] July 9, 2008 Ashley Massaro Ashley Massaro, Ashley Requested release in order to care for her sick daughter. [63] August 3, 2008 Richard Morgan Fliehr Ric Flair Parted ways. [64] August 3, 2008 Jonathan Coachman "The Coach" Jonathan Coachman Left to work for ESPN [65] August 7, 2008 Chris Harris Braden Walker Released from his contract. [66][67] August 8, 2008 Kurt Sellers KC James, James Curtis Budget cut. [68][67] August 8, 2008 Cliff Compton Domino Budget cut. [68][67] August 8, 2008 Shannon Moore Shannon Moore Budget cut. [68][67] August 8, 2008 James Maritato Nunzio, Little Guido Budget cut. [68][67] August 8, 2008 Nick Hamilton Nick Patrick Released From Contract. [68][67] August 8, 2008 Nelson Frazier, Jr. Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V, King Mabel Requested Release. [69][67] August 15, 2008 Michael Manna Stevie Richards, Steven Richards, Big Stevie Cool Released from his contract. [70] August 15, 2008 Derek Graham-Couch Robbie McAllister Budget cut. [70] August 15, 2008 Russell Murray Rory McAllister Budget cut. [70] August 15, 2008 Wes Adams Wes Adams Released from contract. [70] August 15, 2008 Kara Drew Cherry Requested Release. [70] August 15, 2008 Colin Delaney Colin Delaney Released from contract. [70] September 1, 2008 Mick Foley Mick Foley, Mankind, Cactus Jack, Dude Love Allowed contract to expire because he was unhappy with his position in the company. [71]

[edit] Died while under contract Date of Death Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference November 22, 1954 Roderick McMahon Jess McMahon He promoted until his death. [72] June 11, 1976 Toots Mondt Toots Mondt Died after a long illness. [73] July 4, 1994 Joey Marella Joey Marella Died after he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and crashed. [74] October 5, 1997 Brian Pillman Brian Pillman A previously undetected heart condition led to his death. [75] May 23, 1999 Owen Hart Owen Hart, The Blue Blazer Fell to his death while being lowered to the ring from the catwalk of the Kemper Arena [76] October 6, 1999 Robert Marella Gorilla Monsoon Died of heart failure after being ill. He was given lifetime employment. [77] June 2, 2003 Frederick Blassman Freddie Blassie Died of heart and kidney failure. He had lifetime employment. [78] November 13, 2005 Eddie Guerrero Eddie Guerrero Died of an acute heart failure, caused by undiagnosed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. [79] June 24, 2007 Chris Benoit Chris Benoit See: Chris Benoit double murder and suicide [80] November 2, 2007 Lillian Ellison Fabulous Moolah The possible cause of death was a heart attack or blood clot related to recent shoulder replacement surgery. [81]