Tye Dillinger is the latest WWE Superstar to ask for his release. He released the following statement on Twitter:
“Before rumors begin to spread, let me set things straight ahead of time:
This evening, I requested my release from WWE. In the past 5 and a half years with them, I have seen and done some wonderful things. Things that I am very proud of and will never forget. I have met and have worked with unquestionably, some of the greatest talent on this earth and the pleasure has all been mine.
I feel at this time this decision, as extremely difficult as it was, is what is best for myself and WWE. I wish to continue to grow as a performer and offer those paying hard earned money to watch a show I’m performing on, a little more of myself.
To the male and female locker rooms, coaches and producers, to the production/ring crew, all the way up to the very top of WWE and most of all the fans…I wish you all the very best and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.”
— Shawn Spears™️ (@ShawnSpears) February 20, 2019
Dillinger was out of action since October with a hand injury but he was cleared and returned to action earlier this month. Despite his return to live events, he was not featured on TV.
His release request was made on his 38th birthday.
