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Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez released by WWE

Upon the breakthrough of the coronavirus pandemic, the WWE released a ‘COVID-19 business update‘ to inform fans of a series of wide-ranging cuts to the organisation. Today, on Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that, amongst others, Cain Velasquez was released from the organisation.

Cain Velasquez Released by WWE

Meltzer cited the fact that Velasquez was one of a number of wrestlers on a large, multi-year deal as the reason for his release. Those on such lucrative contracts will be amongst the fighters whose jobs are in acute danger.