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The WWE is parting ways with several of its major stars.

The organization confirmed on Thursday (April 15) that it will be releasing nine wrestlers, including former champions and a future Hall of Famer: Mickie James, Samoa Joe, Peyton Royce, Bo Dallas, Chelsea Green, Billie Kay, Tucker, Kalisto and Wesley Blake.

“WWE has come to terms on the release of Samoa Joe, Billie Kay, Peyton Royce, Mickie James, Chelsea Green, Tucker, Kalisto, Bo Dallas and Wesley Blake as of today April 15, 2021. We wish them the best in all of their future endeavors,” the organization announced on the official website.

No further information was offered regarding their release from their contracts.

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Freddie Prinze Jr is opening up about his time with the WWE, where he was once considered to be the head writer of SmackDown.

Turns out that he 44-year-old actor worked with the pro wrestling organization from 2008 to 2009, as part of the creative staff, and then returned in 2010-2012 and was a producer and director for the programs.

Talking in a new interview with Chris Van Vliet, Freddie detailed his career at WWE and his thoughts about the future of pro wrestling as well.

“I was on the jet with Vince [McMahon] for every episode. I made every live show; I just didn’t go overseas. That was it and it would drive him nuts, but I was there all the time,” he shared. “I saw people’s careers get made and destroyed on a whim. I would fight sometimes and Vince would laugh!”

Freddie also revealed that he wasn’t actually paid for his positions at the company, instead, “I took stock. So, my whole salary was stock and we just sold it last year.”

“It was a lot and I got it at nothing because it was nothing in ’09 or 2010. But I believed in what I was doing at the time and I believed in the company,” he says. “I saw them selling stock because he was purchasing the XFL at the time. So, I thought they were getting ready to sell the company….I sold all my stock and cashed out. Then, I just kind of sat back and waited.”

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Pro wrestler James “Kamala” Harris has sadly died at the age of 70.

Also known as the “Ugandan Giant,” the WWE confirmed on Sunday night (August 9) that Kamala had passed away.

“WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away at age 70,” the WWE wrote on their website. “Under the frightening face paint of Kamala, the 6-foot-7, 380-pound Harris battled the greatest Superstars in sports-entertainment history, including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant. He terrorized opponents and thrilled audiences in Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, WCW and WWE until 2006. WWE extends its condolences to Harris’ family, friends and fans.”

As of right now, the cause of Kamala‘s death has not been announced. He suffered for multiple health ailments over the years, and had to have his both of his legs amputated due to medical complications from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Kamala was an active pro wrestler from 1978 until 2010. He fought other WWE legends including Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant. In his final appearances in the WWE ring, Kamala played more comedic roles.

Our thoughts are with Kamala‘s loved ones during this time.

Charlize Theron… as a WWE wrestler?!

The 44-year-old Oscar-winning actress has accepted an invitation to fight in a WWE match in the future.

Charlize did an interview with WWE wrestler Kofi Kingston to promote her Netflix movie The Old Guard and he said that she could have a career in the sport.

“I think you might actually have a career or a future, if you wanted it, as a WWE superstar,” Kingston said. “The fact for you to be able to pick up those moves so naturally, I would love to see you go one-on-one with a Becky Lynch or like a Sasha Banks. Or Bayley, or Charlotte [Flair]. I feel like you would fit right in.”

“Wow, is this an invite?” Charlize responded. Kingston nodded and then she said, “Yes! When and where?”

“I know we’re in a crisis situation right now, so it’s not going to be anytime soon, but that sounds awesome!” Charlize added. “And I will get my ass kicked so that would be really entertaining for everyone to watch because I’m a mere actor. But that would be so much fun.”

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The WWE is releasing many wrestlers amid the ongoing global health crisis.

The company made a broad announcement about the state of their business on Wednesday (April 15).

“Due to COVID-19 and current government mandated impacts on WWE and the media business generally, the Company went through an extensive evaluation of its operations over the past several weeks…given the uncertainty of the situation, the Company also identified headcount reductions and made the decision to furlough a portion of its workforce effective immediately. The decision to furlough versus permanently reduce headcount reflects the fact that the Company currently believes the furlough will be temporary in nature,” they reported.

They later released the names of wrestlers being let go:

“WWE has come to terms on the release of Kurt Angle, Rusev (Miroslav Barnyashev), Drake Maverick (James Curtin), Zack Ryder (Matthew Cardona), Curt Hawkins (Brian Myers), Karl Anderson (Chad Allegra), Luke Gallows (Drew Hankinson), Heath Slater (Heath Miller), Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz), Rowan (Joseph Ruud), Sarah Logan (Sarah Rowe), No Way Jose (Levis Valenzuela), Mike Chioda, Mike Kanellis (Mike Bennett), Maria Kanellis, EC3 (Michael Hutter), Aiden English (Matthew Rehwoldt), Lio Rush (Lionel Green), Primo (Edwin Colon) and Epico (Orlando Colon Nieves). We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

The WWE was recently deemed an “essential service” for this reason….

WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) has been deemed an “essential” service in the state of Florida, allowing live shows to resume.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the order that employees at professional sports and media production with a national audience.

“We believe it is now more important than ever to provide people with a diversion from these hard times,” the organization said in a statement to CNN. “We are producing content on a closed set with only essential personnel in attendance following appropriate guidelines while taking additional precautions to ensure the health and wellness of our performers and staff.”

Essential services also include hospitals, grocery stores, and banks.