WHAT?!?! He wasn’t supposed to let on that he was there. Rousey has not been seen on WWE TV since WrestleMania in April 2019, but his snap of them together was also viewed as spoiling a surprise by some. Some of the latest wrestlers and backstage staff fired by the WWE are none other than former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez and WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco. Velasquez, 37, debuted on the FOX SmackDown premiere to confront Brock Lesnar - the man he beat for the UFC title nearly a decade earlier - in October. And then he shows what he shouldn’t be showing.”. Swapping tag titles and ignoring champions doesn’t make sense, but that’s what happened in the 2020 WWE Draft. Velasquez debuted in WWE last October on the premiere episode of SmackDown on Fox. Bischoff said that Velazquez wasn't "cut out for sports entertainment" and said that he wasn't surprised by the release. "Cain was one of those athletes ... not even an athlete thing, it's almost a strange natural ability to pick up our industry. Rumor Roundup: WWE ratings concerns, more AEW TV, Mia Yim dispute, more! But, Velasquez hasn't really had a presence in the WWE universe since he was destroyed by Brock Lesnar at the Crown Jewel event on Oct. 31, 2019, in Saudi Arabia. “So firstly, he doesn’t say what he should be saying. The cuts were one part of the promotion's plan to deal with the financial effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. I'm glad to hear he likes what we're doing, I like what he's done with AAA. @cainmma is taking it to #TheBeast!!! CAIN VELASQUEZ was reportedly axed by WWE for a number of “backstage mistakes” that included revealing he was set for a shock Royal Rumble entry. Velazquez hit the ring and attacked Lesnar, taking him down and unloading on 'The Beast' with rights and lefts. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Dave Meltzer confirmed on this morning’s Wrestling Observer Radio that Cain Velasquez was released from his WWE contract as part of a wider range of releases and furloughs that took place earlier this month. I was blown away by Cain Velasquez. He's a nice guy, represents a whole part of the world. Lesnar beat his former rival in under two minutes. Then he says what he shouldn’t be saying. WWE boss Vince McMahon released a host of star names, including Kurt Angle, last month as part of cost-cutting amid the global pandemic. In Today's Wrestling News: Cain Velasquez Released By WWE (00:55) WWE Hall Of Famer Released (04:29) The Revival's AEW Signing Confirmed On Being The Elite? Lesnar beat Kofi in a matter of seconds, bringing an end to his 180 day title reign. Aside from a potential return to MMA, another option would be to explore his chances with AEW. Given that Velasquez defeated Lesnar in UFC close to a decade ago, their pro wrestling match in Saudi Arabia was essentially a way for Brock to get his win back. On the latest edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer spoke about WWE releasing Cain Velasquez as part of their recent budget cuts. “So firstly, he doesn’t say what he should be saying. The … It isn't clear if Cain was let go as part of 15 April's Black Wednesday cuts or if this is a new release. That might be something you see of a personal project for me if and when Cain would like to come play ball with us. Just a special, special human being. The latest rumors, including how ratings concerns for SmackDown influenced the WWE draft, details on AEW’s third hour of TV, a Mia Yim trademark dispute, and more! Velasquez also posted a picture of him and fellow UFC superstar Ronda Rousey while he was attending a meeting at WWE’s headquarters. Cain Velasquez was released by WWE earlier this year. Their bout at Crown Jewel turned out to be a dud. Velasquez’s only WWE match so far came at WWE Crown Jewel where he faced Brock Lesnar and … There's something very special. Kofi Kingston dropped the WWE championship to Brock Lesnar on that night so that Velasquez and Lesnar could work a championship match in Saudi Arabia at Crown Jewel 2019. That rubbed some people the wrong way. So people who thought that they signed multi-year contracts for high dollar figures, this is how it goes.”. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. SmackDown season premiere fails to draw two million viewers, World Series bumps the Hell in a Cell go home to cable. at a house show in Mexico City, Mexico, in November 2019. Rousey has not been seen on WWE TV since WrestleMania in April 2019, but his snap of them together was also viewed as spoiling a surprise by some. By. And these were not the only errors of judgement to let him down. The company essentially brought him in so Brock Lesnar could get a big win back and Velasquez could tag with Rey Mysterio in Mexico City. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, The reasons behind Cain Velasquez's WWE release have allegedly been revealed, WWE Superstars visit The Sun as Raw and Smackdown launch on BT Sport, letting slip to Sun Sport he was due to be a surprise entrant in the 2020 Royal Rumble, lose to The Beast in less than three minutes at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). In the end, it was probably his injury issues that saw WWE give up on the former UFC star so soon. Bischoff said that Velazquez wasn't "cut … CAIN VELASQUEZ has reportedly been released from his WWE contract as a result of budget cuts due to the global coronavirus pandemic. He pulled out of the UFC's USADA drug testing program with his move to WWE, so should he decide to return to the UFC, he will have to re-enter the testing pool. Leave a comment . He would return to the UFC in February 2019, losing a fight to Francis Ngannou before making his professional wrestling debut for Mexico-based promotion AAA in August. WWE let Cain Velasquez go from his contract in … Now, with Vince McMahon's company looking to cut costs due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wrestling Observer Radio's Dave Meltzer says WWE has released the 37-year-old from his contract. It was also claimed WWE do like what they have seen in training by Velasquez and the door still remains open to a future return to the company. The former UFC heavyweight champ first signed with WWE … Sportskeeda claim: “The WWE believed he was well aware of his injury when he signed the contract. On the latest edition of "Wrestling Observer Radio [subscription required]," Dave Meltzer reports the former two-time UFC heavyweight champion was released as part of WWE's staffing cuts last week. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. “Then he announced that he was going to be in the Rumble. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Velasquez would only wrestle one more time in WWE, teaming with Humberto Carrillo to defeat The O.C. While we had a substantial number of releases already, the releases are expected to continue in the weeks to come. Velazquez's injury-plagued run in WWE ended earlier this year in April when he was released. Cain then worked a match at a house show in Mexico City in November, and that’s the last time he wrestled in WWE. However, SportsKeeda’s Tom Colohue claims there were more factors behind the decision to let him go, despite him signing a multi-year contract last Autumn. He then went on to lose to The Beast in less than three minutes at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia later that month in his only televised WWE match before he underwent knee surgery. Here’s who Zoom-ed into ThunderDome for the SmackDown season premiere. Cain Velasquez is no longer under WWE contract. Latest Backstage News On Cain Velasquez’s WWE Release. Raw promises a trip to Firefly Fun House - will Alexa Bliss be there? By Brent Brookhouse. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Eric Bischoff recently gave his thoughts about Cain Velazquez's release from WWE on his podcast 83 Weeks. And … #SmackDown @BrockLesnar pic.twitter.com/Mu3dTEf42D. View our online Press Pack. And it was a combination of the above that allegedly upset WWE chiefs. by Felix Upton 5 months ago April 28, 2020. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The … He then went on to lose to The Beast in less than three minutes at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia later that month in his only televised WWE match before he underwent knee surgery. The last time we heard about Velasquez was in early March when he was spotted at WWE headquarters with Ronda Rousey. Bad news for ex-UFC champ Cain Velasquez ... he's been released from his WWE contract as part of a cost-slashing effort due to COVID-19. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Cain Velasquez was released from WWE. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. Velasquez had dominated Lesnar in the UFC Octagon in 2010 to win his first UFC title. The ex-UFC heavyweight champion was released from the wrestling company last week in what appeared to be due further coronavirus cutbacks. © 2020 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. WWE releases ex-UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez after just six months, per report Velasquez only competed in two matches inside a WWE ring before being released . To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. WWE boss Vince McMahon released a host of star names, including Kurt Angle, last month as part of cost-cutting amid the global pandemic. Ahead of AEW's debut show on TNT in October, Rhodes discussed the possibility of signing Velasquez and spoke glowingly about the former MMA star. The ex-UFC heavyweight champion was released from the wrestling company last week in what appeared to be due further coronavirus cutbacks. section: | slug: wwe-releases-ex-ufc-heavyweight-champion-cain-velasquez-after-just-six-months-per-report | sport: other | route: article_single.us | Velasquez also posted a picture of him and fellow UFC superstar Ronda Rousey while he was attending a meeting at WWE’s headquarters. The former UFC heavyweight champ first signed with WWE back in October 2019 -- and the company had high hopes for Cain -- posting on WWE.com that he signed a "multi-year deal.". Zayn points out why the WWE Draft doesn’t make sense. Lesnar would pick up the submission win in a match that lasted just over two minutes. Cain Velasquez WWE Release Doesn’t Mean The End Of Pro Wrestling Career. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services.
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