A few thoughts about the WWE releases:
1. Ryder & Hawkins - in & #39;06 as the Major Brothers in OVW, there was an all out bidding war between the Raw & SD creative teams for their services. It was them and Kofi as the hot commodities. Wild to see how it all played out.

2. Rusev - One of the most egregious ball drops in WWE history. Full stop. Should& #39;ve been a monster heel for a decade. Should& #39;ve "crushed" Cena at 31 and gone on to have a dominant, Brock type of run.

3. Gallows & Anderson - Good for them. Made their money. Set up for life. Had some fun. Now they can go enjoy the rest of their careers literally ANYWHERE they want. Those dude are made men outside of WWE. PS Any form of Bullet Club was NEVER going to be a viable entity in WWE.

4. Chioda - If the WWE is ever going to put a referee in the HOF, he& #39;s the guy. Maybe Hebner and/or Lil& #39; Naitch. But Chioda& #39;s the man. Had an amazing run. After 30 years probably cost them too much money for a ref when they have a crop of kids in NXT training to take his place.

5. Eric Young - My goodness, his comedy chops + Vince& #39;s love of gaga should& #39;ve landed him in a better spot. Dude could& #39;ve played a modern day, William Regal type of authority figure/butt of the joke role for years. Another ball drop.