Seems like WWE is doing some early spring cleaning on the main roster brands before Wrestlemania 35 hits. Today, the company issued three separate statements on the releases of three superstars: Tye Dillinger from SmackDown LIVE, as well as, Hideo Itami and TJP from 205 LIVE. Official announcements, below:
WWE has come to terms on the release of Ron Arneill (Tye Dillinger).https://t.co/uqIeqallQf
— WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2019
WWE has come to terms on the release of Kenta Kobayashi (Hideo Itami).https://t.co/HeJV9fxCrU
— WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2019
WWE has come to terms on the release of Theodore Perkins (TJP).https://t.co/ah2u11ABBk
— WWE (@WWE) February 22, 2019
As you can see from the Twitter posts, WWE did not wish any three of these superstars “best wishes on future endeavors”, as they sometimes do, which is pretty interesting to say the least.
Tye Dillinger posted on his social media about requesting his release earlier this week, shortly after SmackDown LIVE aired on television. Post, below:
— Ronnie Arneill (@perfec10n) February 20, 2019
As for TJP, he posted some interesting tweets on social media during Monday Night RAW, aimed seemingly at Richocet during the NXTer’s crazy and unexpected main roster debut on February 18th.
Oh cool I think I wrote this ? https://t.co/TyNlPOkrFj
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
I wish I was kidding…but literally I wrote that. Be proactive I guess…?????
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
I mean exactly that. And ppl think I’m kidding when I say I’m trying but it’s not up to me. https://t.co/9tVXY84vLW
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
If it were up to me, literally never. I’m doing everything I possibly can to succeed here on the team I always wanted to play for, both on and off camera. https://t.co/I9aQ3eidv0
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
Probably nothing. The batting order is what it is. No matter how much time I spend in the batting cage or how many positions I can play. Sorry, I really wish I could will it into existence. https://t.co/1vRRlCSxhD
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
I thought someone else turning my homework in with their name on it ended after high school…
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
Despite all that, I’m really happy for @KingRicochet because he’s really awesome and deserves a shot.
— ?? TEDDY PLAYER ONE ?? (@MegaTJP) February 19, 2019
Meanwhile, in late January of this year Fightful.com reported that Hideo Itami asked for, and was granted, his WWE release. Perhaps the company decided to include his official statement with the others today.
It’s been a crazy week for releases in the WWE, as WNZ reported earlier, WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson was also released from company duties yesterday. One-fourth of the legendary faction the Four Horseman, Anderson played an active role backstage as a producer.
And, this could only be the tip of the iceberg, so stay tuned to WNZ for any further updates on this situation.
Will we see Dillinger, TJ, and Itami make the jump onto the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) bandwagon? It’s a very good possibility. Moreover, with the indie circuit buzzing, and all three superstars establishing big names in the WWE, there most likely won’t be any issues with either three men finding other opportunities in sports entertainment.
We here at WNZ wish these men the best of luck in the future and hope to be reporting on their other ventures, very soon!
