{"id":756028,"date":"2026-04-27T06:22:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/756028\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T06:22:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:22:13","slug":"rumor-roundup-wwe-releases-tko-triple-hs-say-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/756028\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumor Roundup: WWE releases, TKO, Triple H\u2019s say, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Word moves fast in the pro wrestling world, and rumors abound. Let\u2019s get to the talk of the town today.<\/p>\n<p>Top Rumor of the Day: WWE releases<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The question of who is in control of the recent batch of WWE releases has been raised time and again in the days following the roster cuts that hit the company post-WrestleMania 42. On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.f4wonline.com\/podcasts\/wrestling-observer-radio\/wrestling-observer-radio-wwe-cuts-wrestlemania-42-fallout-news\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wrestling Observer Radio<\/a>, Dave Meltzer spoke on the situation, noting that \u201cnobody above Paul Levesque is saying who to cut.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">This comes on the heels of fan speculation \u2014 not to mention a ton of criticism \u2014 directed at parent company TKO and those in charge of it, like Ari Emanuel. Meltzer specifically said he is not \u201csitting there saying we have to fire Zelina and Kairi. By and large the decision maker, for good or for bad here, is Paul.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Meltzer likened it to past situations where others were blamed for releases when, in fact, the decision came solely from Vince McMahon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">He also stated it\u2019s possible there is a salary cap of sorts, one that would be set by Nick Khan and Triple H would be the one in charge of keeping them under it. Either way, the key point is Triple H is the guy making the decision on who to release from the roster.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">However, <a href=\"http:\/\/fightfulselect.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fightful Select<\/a> has sources telling them it was Triple H, Khan, and WWE talent relations who were the \u201cprimary decision makers\u201d regarding the cuts. They also said the releases were done with the idea of making room for new talent coming in, such as main roster call ups and in the case of NXT, new Performance Center signings, which will be announced soon.<\/p>\n<p>Other rumors floating around<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">If you\u2019ve heard any other rumors, feel free to discuss them in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Word moves fast in the pro wrestling world, and rumors abound. 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