Below are a couple of top news stories of the day, featuring Gigi Dolin and WWE.
• Gigi Dolin Reacts To Reports Of WWE Releasing NXT Wrestlers For Being Lazy
Cora Jade is speaking out against WWE’s internal culture following her recent release, and she’s backing fellow former NXT star Gigi Dolin in the process.
The conversation began when reports surfaced suggesting that some of WWE’s recently released NXT wrestlers were cut for being “lazy” or not standing out.
Gigi Dolin responded directly on Twitter, shutting down that claim. Here’s what she wrote:
“When I wasn’t traveling to work for either of the two companies I was working for, I trained very hard 3-4 days a week, bumping my a$$ off and doing cardio drills with one of the best/toughest coaches I’ve worked with. And worked out every single day. With live events every other weekend. So yeah I don’t wanna hear this lol. The way my body feels says otherwise.”
Shortly after, Cora Jade replied to Dolin’s post with her own experience:
“This, plus can’t forget having to go to my own gym outside of work after ‘strength and conditioning’ that wasn’t doing anything for me other than get me body shamed by my bosses, coworkers, and fans. Crazy!”
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• Another WWE Office Release Revealed
Another name has been revealed in WWE’s recent round of post-WrestleMania office layoffs, this time affecting digital and creative staff, according to Fightful Select.
Andrew Karr, who spent 9 years with the company, was among those let go. He began as an announcer for EVOLVE before moving into a behind-the-scenes role, helping produce WWE documentaries and digital content.
Ryan Pappolla was also part of the cuts. His departure had already been reported. He was known for his on-screen work with WWE digital shows like The Bump.
These layoffs follow the exit of Christine Lubrano, who was Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations. She helped oversee coordination between the creative teams for RAW, SmackDown, and NXT.
Other departments affected include Creative Services, Photography, and other areas tied to media production, as part of TKO’s ongoing restructuring.
