After a brutal round of cuts by the WWE, another round of talent cuts are expected within the next few weeks. The WWE have already let go of talented performers like Damien Sandow and Wade Barrett but the other cuts were expected.
Adam Rose and Ryback could be in line for a cut, alongside Rosa Mendes who was widely expected to be included in the last number of cuts.
The WWE has already let backstage personnel like the Brooklyn Brawler go so it seems like nobody is safe from the next round of cuts.
Who is likely to go?
Adam Rose may not survive for much longer after he was arrested while suspended by the WWE. He had spoken out about his suspension from the WWE and it seems inevitable that he will be included.
Ryback took to Tumblr to express his displeasure with how the WWE pays its superstars and how the creative writers stifle performers growth because they don’t understand wrestling. The Big Guy could ultimately end up re-signing with the WWE but with his merchandise moved to the sale section of the WWEShop, it’s unlikely at this point.
Rosa Mendes was expected to be let go last time around. She’s a limited in-ring performer and has not been seen on WWE television, barring Total Divas, for a while.
Outside of those, Lillian Garcia could be let go. She’s not been the in-ring announcer for a few weeks as the WWE moves on to Eden Stiles.
Budget cuts equal talent cuts
The WWE has been downsizing in a number of aspects recent, in a bid to maximise profits. Gone are the special stages of pay-per-view and the absurd amount of pyro before every episode of Monday Night Raw and SmackDown!
Talent cuts are the best way for WWE to save money. Downsizing the roster, one which Vince McMahon commented on, noting it is potentially the WWE’s biggest in a long while, makes sense financially but may cause confusion among fans.
It’s great to see matches between talented wrestlers but the WWE is a variety show and while the comedy acts may be ignored and ridiculed by some fans, they add to the show for a number of others.