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WWE Black Wednesday Releases 5 Years Later - Where Are They Now?
Manage episode 477353912 series 2182516
On April 15, 2020, WWE's infamous Black Wednesday saw the sudden release of dozens of wrestlers and staff as part of sweeping pandemic-era budget cuts — but where are they now? In this video, we track the post-WWE careers of major names like Rusev, Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona), EC3, and Drake Maverick, exploring how these former WWE stars rebuilt their legacies across AEW, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene. Join us as we revisit Black Wednesday and uncover what happened to the wrestlers who were let go.
ENJOY!
Follow us on Twitter:
@SimonMiller316
@WhatCultureWWE
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8677 episodes
Manage episode 477353912 series 2182516
On April 15, 2020, WWE's infamous Black Wednesday saw the sudden release of dozens of wrestlers and staff as part of sweeping pandemic-era budget cuts — but where are they now? In this video, we track the post-WWE careers of major names like Rusev, Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona), EC3, and Drake Maverick, exploring how these former WWE stars rebuilt their legacies across AEW, Impact Wrestling, and the independent scene. Join us as we revisit Black Wednesday and uncover what happened to the wrestlers who were let go.
ENJOY!
Follow us on Twitter:
@SimonMiller316
@WhatCultureWWE
For more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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