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WWE Announces Release of James Ellsworth (Includes Comments From Wrestlers)

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World Wrestling Entertainment has announced the release of James Ellsworth. WWE.com posted the following, “WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar James Ellsworth. WWE wishes Ellsworth the best in all of his future endeavors.”

Ellsworth’s final appearance on WWE television was on last week’s edition of Smackdown when he lost a match to Becky Lynch. He then spent some time during WWE’s European tour getting beat up by Smackdown’s women roster.

Ellsworth tweeted the following about his release.

Below is a Facebook post from Mick Foley on Ellsworth’s release, as well as tweets from some WWE Superstars that wanted to say goodbye.

ELLSWORTH The glass half-empty part of me feels bad for James Ellsworth, upon hearing of his release. But when I look…

Posted by Mick Foley on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

https://twitter.com/MojoRawleyWWE/status/930900068609163264

https://twitter.com/RealMikeBennett/status/930904979338137600

Picture used above is courtesy of WWE.com.