Felix Upton on September 25, 2023
WWE released a lot of talent last week, and some of them came as a surprise. Sadly, a few Performance Center talent were released before they even had a chance to debut on television.
Click here for a comprehensive list of people WWE has fired since the pandemic.
Wrestling News, Alexis Gray opened up about her WWE release. It came suddenly, but she also understood the situation.
“I think a lot of us have that mindset. I personally did have that thought in the back of my mind, but because I was so new, I kind of didn’t accept that maybe I was a part of the people who would get laid off. When I did get the call, it was baffling to me. I had a plan. I felt like things were finally making sense in the company. I felt like I understood what they were requesting of us. To just be cut off, immediately I understood it. It was a lot, it was crazy. Nothing is telling me to not continue. Nothing is telling me to not pursue this and see where this can go. I genuinely don’t believe that being with WWE would have made me successful. I believe, what I was bringing, would have made the company successful.”
When asked if there was a plan for her in-ring debut, Alexis Gray commented to say that they never quite got to that point.
“I was speaking to the coaches about doing more live events. I feel that’s where I was at with my training. Obviously, we didn’t get to that point, sadly. It’s hard to explain and put into words. It’s easier for me to show everyone. It’s going to be better for me to grind because I understand now how many people want to be in my position. The opportunity was special and so big. The fact that the door is not closed, let me not get upset about it, let me find a different way and get to where I want to go, just take a different route.”
Alexis Gray said she got a lot of support from others in wrestling when she announced her release on social media. She is now on the hunt for a new pro wrestling school to continue her career.
“Currently, I’m going to find a wrestling school. I’m not going to stop. I have to show you guys what I look like in that ring. That is probably the main thing that is heavy on my heart. The fact that I had so much planned, and now it’s more postponed. The wait is going to be worth it. The more I wait, the more ideas I get, the more anxious, excited, and passionate I get about the sport. I’m looking forward to the future. Reaching out to a lot of the ladies in wrestling. That tweet was so beneficial because it connected me with so many people. So many women and companies have reached out. I’m so grateful, and it made me even more passionate. Out of this situation came good. I’m going to accept that. It feels right.”
WWE provides their Superstars with a lot of opportunities. Sadly, she was cut before her true potential in the company could be reached. Only time will tell when we see her again.
It’s never a good thing to see people fired, especially in WWE. Hopefully, Alexis Gray, and everyone else who lost their jobs over the past couple of weeks, will land on their feet.
Where do you think Alexis Gray will end up next? Should Tony Khnan give her a call? Sound off in the comments!
September 25, 2023 10:19 am
Disqus Comments Loading...
