WWE is in the midst of a second round of releases. This time, it’s focused on the NXT brand. On Wednesday, the company reportedly released referees Drake Wuertz and Jake Clemons.
In an update, Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Alexander Wolfe and a few other talents have been released.
Wolfe just appeared on WWE NXT on Tuesday night. He was seemingly written off the show when his Imperium stablemates attacked him.
Auf Wiedersehen, @TheWWEWolfe. #WWENXT @Marcel_B_WWE @FabianAichner pic.twitter.com/EyKZJlCxg8
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) May 19, 2021
Previously, Wolfe was also a member of the Sanity stable.
Update: In a tweet, Wolfe, under the name “Axel The Axeman Tischer”, commented 0n his release. He stated that he’ll officially be a free agent on June 16. Wolfe then thanked WWE for his time there.
Just for the record:
My WWE contract will expire on June 15th.
That means I'm a free agent on June 16th.I have a lot in my head right now
so let's keep it short:Thank you @WWENXT @WWE for 6 year.
Bye bye pic.twitter.com/hB09dG8RC3— ???? ?????? ??????? (@axeman3016) May 19, 2021
Johnson also reports that Skyler Story, also known as Ava Storie or Brandi Lauren, and Eza Judge, a former professional bodybuilder, have been released.
Update: Judge commented on his release and stated that he plans to earn his way back to WWE.
I may be down but never OUT…
Bent but not DESTROYED…The GRIND continues. #BUILTFORTHIS
I didn’t come this far .. JUST TO COME THIS FAR.
Until next time.
Thank you all.
Love you all.
I’ll be back.
— EJ Nduka “The Judge” (@EjTheJudge) May 19, 2021
Johnson states that more NXT releases are expected due to “budget cuts.” WrestleZone will have more details as they become available.