Superstars like Braun Strowman, Samoa Joe, Aleister Black, Big Show, and Andrade were released from the roster by WWE. It was a shocking moment for the fans as well as the present WWE superstars, who saw their colleagues being given their pink slips.
Even Strowman, released from contract, was involved in a WWE Championship match with Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre in the WWE’s last PPV, WrestleMania Backlash.