This is a list of professional wrestlers, managers and other workers that were employed in World Wrestling Entertainment from:
- 1952–1963 (as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation)
- 1963–1979 (as the World Wide Wrestling Federation)
- 1979–2002 (as the World Wrestling Federation)
- 2002–present time (as World Wrestling Entertainment)
Early years
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | The Matador | Retired |
| 1960 | Eddie Graham | Went to NWA |
| 1963 | Antonino Rocca | |
| 1963 | "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers | |
| 1969 | The Sheik | |
| 1970 | Wahoo McDaniel | |
| 1972 | Karl Gotch | |
| 1972 | Tarzan Tyler | |
| 1974 | Fred Blassie | Retired from wrestling to focus on being a manager. |
| 1974 | Miguel Feliciano | |
| 1975 | James Dudley | |
| 1976 | Kevin Sullivan | Released |
| 1977 | Killer Kowalski | Retired |
| 1978 | Professor Toru Tanaka | |
| 1978 | Stan Stasiak | |
| 1979 | Yukon Eric | |
| 1979 | Ivan Koloff | |
| 1979 | Vincent J. McMahon | Retired as owner of the WWWF and sold it to his son, Vincent K. McMahon. |
| 1979 | Jimmy Valiant |
World Wrestling Federation era
1980s
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ernie Ladd | |
| 1980 | Wild Bill White | |
| 1981 | Larry Zbyszko | |
| 1981 | Moondog King | |
| 1982 | "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert | |
| 1982 | Moondog Cujo | |
| 1982 | Moondog Rover | Released |
| 1983 | Tatsumi Fujinami | Left the WWF after he lost the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship in order to resume wrestling in Japan. |
| 1983 | Masa Saito | Released |
| 1983 | Moondog Spike | |
| 1984 | Stan Hansen | |
| 1984 | Bobo Brazil | |
| 1984 | "Bulldog" Buzz Sawyer | |
| 1984 | Mikel Scicluna | Retired |
| 1984 | Ray Stevens | |
| 1985 | Mad Maxine | |
| 1985 | Dick Murdoch | Left company after he and Adrian Adonis lost the World Tag Team Championship. |
| 1985 | The Missing Link | |
| 1985 | Johnny Rodz | |
| 1985 | Buddy Rose | |
| 1985 | Wendi Richter | |
| 1985 | "Dr. D" David Schultz | Released after incident with reporter John Stossel. |
| 1985 | Cyndi Lauper | Left because it became an increasing distraction to her musical ambitions. |
| 1986 | Dory Funk, Jr. | |
| 1986 | Uncle Elmer | |
| 1987 | Little Tokyo | |
| 1987 | Ivan Putski | |
| 1987 | Moondog Rex, Demolition Smash | Left when his plan to compete as Smash of Demolition fell through. |
| March 31, 1987 | Little Beaver | Ended career after he suffered a back injury in a match with King Kong Bundy. |
| 1987 | The Haiti Kid | |
| 1987 | Corporal Kirchner | He failed a drug test and was suspended. Afterwards, Kirchner decided not to return. |
| 1987 | Moondog Spot | |
| 1987 | Pedro Morales | He took a job as part of WWF's Spanish announce team before retiring. |
| 1987 | Barry Orton | |
| 1987 | Debbie Combs | |
| 1987 | Lord Littlebrook | |
| 1987 | Blackjack Mulligan | |
| June 1987 | Tom Zenk | Contract dispute. |
| July 4, 1987 | Adrian Adonis | |
| 1988 | Sika | |
| 1988 | Dynamite Kid | |
| 1988 | Craig DeGeorge | |
| July 21, 1988 | B. Brian Blair | Left due to unfulfilled promises to win the Tag Team titles never came to fruition. |
| September 22, 1988 | S.D. Jones | |
| 1988 | Tama, The Tonga Kid | |
| 1988 | Billy Jack Haynes | |
| 1988 | Oliver Humperdink | |
| 1988 | The Crusher | |
| 1988 | Velvet McIntyre | Left company after the dissolution of the Women's division. |
| 1988 | Paul Orndorff | |
| 1988 | Ken Patera | |
| 1988 | The Baron | |
| 1988 | Junkyard Dog | |
| 1988 | Bruno Sammartino | Contract expired. |
| 1988 | David Sammartino | Quit the WWF after he realized that his sole reason for employment was so Vince McMahon could get his father to wrestle. |
| 1988 | Leilani Kai | |
| 1988 | Sam Houston | |
| 1988 | Superstar Billy Graham | |
| 1988 | Outback Jack | |
| 1988 | Noriyo Tateno | |
| April 1988 | Butch Reed | |
| August 1988 | Don Muraco | |
| 1989 | Tully Blanchard | Was fired after failing a random drug test. |
| 1989 | Scott Casey | |
| 1989 | Frenchy Martin | |
| 1989 | "Outlaw" Ron Bass | |
| 1989 | Missy Hyatt | |
| 1989 | Big John Studd | |
| 1989 | Killer Khan | |
| 1989 | Harley Race | |
| 1989 | Rockin' Robin | |
| 1989 | Siva Afi | |
| December 1989 | Zeus |
1990s
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ronnie Garvin | Released from contract. | |
| 1990 | Bad News Brown | Left due to claims that Vince McMahon failed to live up to promises. | |
| 1990 | Ax, Super Machine | Health problems. | |
| 1990 | One Man Gang, Akeem | Released from contract. | |
| 1990 | Hector Guerrero, Gobbledy Gooker | Gimmick Failed | |
| 1990 | Jesse Ventura | Left to pursue other interests. | |
| 1990 | Al Perez | Budget cut. | |
| 1990 | Sapphire | Storyline ended, was no longer needed | |
| 1990 | The Honky Tonk Man | Released after mutual decision. Lawsuit with McMahon followed regarding owning the HTM name/gimmick. | |
| 1991 | Battle Kat, Brady Boone | Budget cut. | |
| 1991 | Big Bully Busick | Retired from wrestling. | |
| 1991 | Tony Atlas | Gimmick did not go as planned. | |
| 1991 | Paul Roma | Released from contract. | |
| 1991 | Carlos Colón | Retired from wrestling. | |
| 1991 | Boris Zhukov | ||
| 1991 | The Duke of Dorchester | ||
| 1991 | Black Bart | ||
| 1991 | Tenryu | ||
| 1991 | Kitao | ||
| 1991 | Andre the Giant, The Giant Machine | Retired because he was too ill to continue wrestling. | |
| 1991 | The Coach | ||
| 1992 | Kerry Von Erich, Texas Tornado | Fired after failing random drug test. | |
| 1992 | Hercules, Hercules Hernandez | Left the WWF because he was frustrated that he was being used as a jobber too often. He later signed with WCW. | |
| 1992 | Miss Elizabeth | Left the WWF shortly after her divorce from Randy Savage. | |
| 1992 | General Adnan, Billy White Wolf | ||
| 1992 | Jamison | ||
| 1992 | Mike McGuirk | Left the WWF after refusing to pose for Penthouse magazine. | |
| 1992 | Jimmy Snuka | ||
| 1992 | The Warlord | Wanted to compete on the independent circuit. | |
| 1992 | Tanaka | ||
| 1992 | Greg Valentine | ||
| January 1992 | Dino Bravo | Retired from wrestling. | |
| December 1992 | Nailz | Reportedly released after he attacked Vince McMahon over a dispute over money. | |
| 1993 | Konnan, Max Moon | Konnan left the WWF following a disagreement with WWF owner Vince McMahon, believing that he was being discriminated against and resenting McMahon's refusal to give him a guaranteed contract | |
| 1993 | Rob Bartlett | ||
| 1993 | Beau Beverly | Went into semi-retirement. | |
| 1993 | Hulk Hogan | Left the WWF by mutual agreement; decided to pursue other interests. | |
| 1993 | Paul Diamond, Kato, Max Moon | His contract was not renewed. | |
| 1993 | Jim Brunzell | ||
| 1993 | Smash, Repo Man | ||
| 1993 | Blake Beverly | Later went to WCW | |
| 1993 | Giant Gonzales | Contract expired. | |
| 1993 | Jimmy Hart | Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut. | |
| 1993 | Bobby Heenan | Left after McMahon wanted him to take a 50% pay cut. | |
| 1993 | Lance Cassidy | ||
| 1993 | Slick, Reverend Slick | Left to concentrate on preaching in his church. | |
| 1993 | Brutus Beefcake | Left to go to WCW. | |
| 1993 | Sean Mooney | Contract expired. | |
| 1993 | The Berzerker, The Viking | ||
| 1993 | Doink the Clown (#1), Matt Borne | Fired for constant drug abuse. | |
| 1993 | The Genius, "Leaping" Lanny Poffo | ||
| 1993 | Sensational Sherri | Fired for not passing a drug test | |
| 1993 | Jerry Sags | Left with partner for WCW. | |
| 1993 | Tito Santana, El Matador | Went to ECW | |
| 1993 | Damien Demento | ||
| 1993 | Brian Knobbs | Left with partner for WCW. | |
| 1994 | Ludvig Borga | Retired due to injury | |
| 1994 | Kamala | ||
| 1994 | Bruce Hart | Retired | |
| 1994 | Keith Hart | ||
| 1994 | Heidi Lee Morgan | ||
| 1994 | Typhoon, Tugboat | ||
| 1994 | Rick Steiner | Left after Vince didn't follow through with his promises. | |
| 1994 | Bastion Booger, Friar Ferguson | ||
| 1994 | Koko B. Ware | ||
| November 1994 | Randy Savage | Left to go to WCW | |
| 1995 | Afa | ||
| 1995 | Samu | Left due to excessive travel schedule. | |
| 1995 | Lou Albano | Retired. | |
| 1995 | Bam Bam Bigelow | Left due to problems with the Clique. | |
| 1995 | Charlie Hunter | ||
| 1995 | Steven Dunn | ||
| 1995 | Dink the Clown, Tiger Jackson | ||
| 1995 | Lord Alfred Hayes | Left after getting in a car accident which resulted in him contracting gangrene and being confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. | |
| 1995 | Mo | ||
| 1995 | Virgil | ||
| 1995 | Stan Lane | Went into semi-retirement. | |
| 1995 | Doink the Clown #2 | ||
| 1995 | Dan Marsh, Danny Davis | ||
| 1995 | Dean Douglas, Shane Douglas | Quit after backstage problems with The Clique. | |
| 1995 | Alundra Blayze | Released after talking to WCW under contract. | |
| 1995 | King Kong Bundy | Left after feeling his return wasn't as successful as his first WWF run. | |
| 1995 | Nikolai Volkoff | Went into semi-retirement. | |
| 1995 | Man Mountain Rock, Maxx Payne | Released due to his growing drug abuse problems. | |
| 1995 | Jimmy Del Ray | ||
| 1995 | The Italian Stallion | ||
| 1995 | Sato, Shinja | ||
| 1995 | Chief Jay Strongbow | ||
| 1995 | Waylon Mercy, Danny Spivey | Retired after being injured in a match with Kevin Nash. | |
| 1995 | Jack Tunney | Retired. | |
| 1995 | The Barbarian, Sionne | ||
| 1995 | Rick Martel | ||
| 1995 | Bill Watts | Had many conflicts with Vince McMahon. | |
| 1995 | Timothy Well | ||
| September 1, 1995 | Lex Luger, The Narcissist | Signed with WCW, breaking his promise to Vince McMahon that he would stay. | |
| January 1996 | Buddy Landel | Left after an injury sustained in a match with Bret Hart. | |
| November 1996 | Marty Jannetty | Requested his release because he was unhappy with the New Rockers' lack of success and management's refusal to break the team up. | |
| 1996 | Skip | Didn't like his gimmick. He quit. | |
| 1996 | Uncle Zebekiah | Returned later as Zeb Colter | |
| 1996 | Duke The Dumpster Droese | Requested his release because the excessive touring was starting to take its toll. | |
| 1996 | Travis | ||
| 1996 | Mr. Fuji | Left due to excessive travel schedule and knee problems. | |
| 1996 | Terry Gordy, The Executioner | Released from contract. | |
| 1996 | Bushwhacker Butch | Released from contract. | |
| 1996 | Louie Spicolli | Released after suffering severe seizures from a drug overdose. | |
| 1996 | Hakushi | ||
| 1996 | The Ultimate Warrior | Contract was terminated after several no-shows. | |
| 1996 | Troy | Released from contract. | |
| 1996 | Bushwhacker Luke | Released from contract. | |
| 1997 | TL Hopper, Uncle Cletus | ||
| 1997 | Rene Goulet | ||
| 1997 | Scott Putski | ||
| 1997 | Razor Ramon (Fake) | Gimmick failed. | |
| 1997 | J.C. Ice | ||
| 1997 | Sycho Sid, Sid Justice | ||
| 1997 | The Honky Tonk Man | Released after mutual agreement with the WWF. Wanted to pursue Indy bookings. | |
| 1997 | Doug Furnas | ||
| 1997 | Bobby Fulton | ||
| 1997 | Barry Horowitz | ||
| 1997 | The Goon | ||
| 1997 | Phil Lafon | ||
| 1997 | Clarence Mason | Released from contract. | |
| 1997 | The Great Sasuke | ||
| 1997 | Todd Pettengill | Decided to leave the company after the grind of juggling his WWF duties and his radio career were proving to be too hectic. | |
| 1997 | Alex Porteau | ||
| 1997 | Jake Roberts | Released after failing drug tests. | |
| 1997 | "Ravishing" Rick Rude | Left for WCW. | |
| 1997 | The Commandant | ||
| 1997 | Iron Sheik, Col. Mustafa | ||
| 1997 | Wolfie D | ||
| January 1997 | Jose Lothario | ||
| November 1997 | Bret Hart | Left after the Montreal Screwjob. | |
| December 1997 | Jim Neidhart | Left WWF a month after the Montreal Screwjob. | |
| 1998 | Brakkus | ||
| 1998 | Yokozuna | He was unable to pass a physical required for professional wrestlers and was released. | |
| 1998 | Tom Brandi, Salvatore Sincere | Left company after months of not being pushed. | |
| 1998 | Violent J | Left company after Vince McMahon refused to air Insane Clown Posse commercials on WWF programming. | |
| 1998 | The Jackyl | ||
| 1998 | Tennessee Lee | ||
| 1998 | Mantaur, Tank | ||
| 1998 | Road Warrior Hawk | Left after a strong dislike to his current storyline. | |
| 1998 | Chainz, (Evil) Undertaker | Released from contract. | |
| 1998 | Babu | ||
| 1998 | Ahmed Johnson | Released after his wrestling style had begun to cause injury to his opponents. | |
| 1998 | Mens Teioh | ||
| 1998 | Sniper | ||
| 1998 | Savio Vega, Kwang | Released from contract. | |
| 1998 | Dick Togo | ||
| 1998 | Shaggy 2 Dope | Left company after Vince McMahon refused to air Insane Clown Posse commercials on WWF programming. | |
| 1998 | Yamaguchi-San | Quietly left. | |
| May 1998 | Sunny, Tamara Murphy | Left the WWF for ECW. | |
| July 1998 | Ricky Morton | ||
| August 1998 | The Patriot | ||
| September 1998 | Mrs. Yamaguchi-San | ||
| October 1998 | Jesus Castillo | ||
| October 1998 | Jose Estrada, Jr. | ||
| October 1998 | Miguel Perez | ||
| October 25, 1998 | Vader | Left after contract expired. | |
| 1999 | Conquistador Dos | ||
| 1999 | Johnny Grunge | Was not received well by the rest of the WWF roster. | |
| 1999 | Paul Ellering | Retired. | |
| 1999 | George Steele | ||
| 1999 | Rocco Rock | Was not received well by the rest of the WWF roster. | |
| 1999 | Bart Gunn, Bodacious Bart | Released from contract. | |
| 1999 | Ryan Shamrock | Released from contract. | |
| February 1999 | Earthquake, Golga | Oddities gimmick didn't go as planned. | |
| April 1999 | Don Harris, Jared Grimm, Jacob Blu, 8-Ball | Released from contract. | |
| April 1999 | Ron Harris, Jason Grimm, Eli Blu, Skull | Released from contract. | |
| April 1999 | Dan Severn | Released from contract. | |
| May 1999 | Marc Mero | Budget cut. | |
| July 19, 1999 | Nicole Bass | Left after claiming she was sexually harassed. | |
| September 1999 | Marianna, Mrs. Cleavage | Released from contract. | |
| September 1999 | Giant Silva | Released from contract. | |
| October 5, 1999 | Vince Russo | Left after having a falling out with Vince McMahon over the increased workload placed upon him. Joined WCW. | |
| October 16, 1999 | Jeff Jarrett | Contract expired. Mr. McMahon "forgot" to renew it. | |
| November 1999 | Kurrgan, The Interrogator | Released in order to pursue an acting career. | |
| November 1999 | Ken Shamrock | Left to resume his MMA career. |
Early 2000s
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bob Backlund | Released from contract. |
| 2000 | Rebecca Budig | |
| 2000 | Gillberg | Released from contract. |
| 2000 | Thrasher | Retired |
| 2000 | Jason Sensation | |
| January 2000 | Jean Pierre LaFitte/Pierre | Contract expired. |
| January 2000 | The Mountie | Released from contract. |
| February 2000 | Luna Vachon | Released from her contract due to allegedly taping the mouth of a producer shut. |
| March 2000 | Mr. Hughes | Released from contract. |
| May 30, 2000 | The British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith | Had prescription drug problems. |
| June 2000 | Barbara Bush (B.B.) | Released from contract. |
| July 2000 | Key | Released from contract. |
| September 2000 | Muffy Mower | Released due to lack of storyline ideas for her character. |
| October 2000 | Mideon, Phineas I. Godwinn, Dennis Knight | Released from contract. |
| November 3, 2000 | Mandy | Released from contract. |
| December 2000 | Road Dogg, Jesse James, Roadie | Released after showing up for a Raw show in an "unfit work state" due to drug use. |
| December 2000 | Bobcat | Released from her contract. |
| 2001 | Sara Calaway | Storyline ended; made brief appearances for WWE later. |
| 2001 | Jim Dotson | Left to pursue other interest. |
| February 27, 2001 | The Kat, Miss Kitty | Released for behavior problems backstage. |
| June 2001 | Joey Abs | Released from contract. Later retired. |
| June 2001 | Pete Gas | Released from contract. Later retired. |
| June 2001 | K-Kwik | Mutually agreed on release due to lack of push. Returned as R-Truth |
| June 2001 | Rodney | Released from contract. Later retired. |
| July 2001 | Just Joe | Released from contract. |
| July 9, 2001 | Buff Bagwell | Released for unprofessional conduct. |
| August 2001 | Chaz, Mosh, Beaver Cleavage | Released from his contract. |
| September 2001 | Tori | Was asked to train more but refused and was released. |
| September 2001 | Essa Rios | Rumors say he refused to speak English. |
| September 24, 2001 | Brian Adams, Crush | Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory. |
| September 24, 2001 | Bryan Clark, Adam Bomb | Left WWF when he was asked to go to a developmental territory. |
| November 30, 2001 | Chyna | Sat out her contract after negotiations stalled around May 2001; her WWF contract ended November of that year. |
| 2002 | Raymond Rougeau | Left when they stopped producing French programming. |
| 2002 | Billy Silverman | Asked for release due to constant hazing. |
| April 2002 | Taka Michinoku | Left to go back to Japan after a serious shoulder injury. |
World Wrestling Entertainment era
2002–2003
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Haku, King Tonga, King Haku | Retired |
| 2002 | Jerry Lynn | Released. Went To TNA. |
| May 7, 2002 | Scott Hall, Razor Ramon | Released for obscene behavior on a plane trip and for drug and alcohol related issues. |
| May 8, 2002 | Mr. Perfect, Curt Hennig | Released after reportedly becoming intoxicated and getting into a fight with Brock Lesnar on a return flight from the United Kingdom. |
| July 2002 | Tiger Ali Singh | Released after a career-ending injury. Then attempted to sue the WWE. |
| August 25, 2002 | X-Pac, 1-2-3 Kid, The Kid, Syxx | Left WWE in a mutual decision. |
| September 7, 2002 | Mike Awesome | Released from contract. |
| September 27, 2002 | Shawn Stasiak, Meat, Planet Stasiak | Was fired after gimmick failed. |
| October 2002 | Steve Blackman | Retired due to injury. |
| October 2002 | David Flair | Released from developmental contract. |
| November 24, 2002 | Diamond Dallas Page | Left after a neck injury suffered in a match with Hardcore Holly. |
| November 24, 2002 | Perry Saturn | Retore his ACL in April. Was released before he could return. |
| December 5, 2002 | The Godfather, The Goodfather, Kama Mustafa, Kama, Papa Shango | Retired |
| January 2003 | Bull Buchanan, Recon, B-2 | Released from contract. |
| January 2003 | Raven, Johnny Polo, Scotty Flamingo | Left after a contract dispute. |
| February 14, 2003 | D'Lo Brown | Left to wrestle in Japan. |
| March 2003 | Kevin Kelly | Left to pursue other ventures. |
| March 2003 | Debra | Walked from WWE in 2002 following Stone Cold Steve Austin's departure, WWE did not announce this until 2003. |
| April 2003 | Eric Angle | Released from developmental contract. |
| May 2003 | Rocky Johnson | Released as a trainer for Ohio Valley Wrestling. |
| June 2003 | Terry Taylor, Red Rooster | Released after problems with other employees. |
| June 2003 | Roddy Piper | Released after he gave a controversial interview on HBO's Real Sports with Bryan Gumbel. |
| July 2003 | Hulk Hogan, Hollywood Hogan, Mr. America | Contract expired. Left to star in both TV and movies. |
| July 1, 2003 | Crash Holly, Crash | Released on suspicion that he was using drugs. |
| December 6, 2003 | Nathan Jones | Requested release due to heavy travel schedule. |
| December 31, 2003 | Kevin Nash, Diesel | Left after contract expired. |
2004–2005
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! | |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2004 | Zach Gowen | Released due to alleged attitude problems. | |
| February 9, 2004 | Chris Kanyon | Kanyon claims that he was released because he is a homosexual. | |
| February 12, 2004 | Ernest Miller | Retired | |
| February 12, 2004 | Lamont | Was released when Ernest Miller retired | |
| March 15, 2004 | Goldberg | Contract expired, declined to re-sign. | |
| March 15, 2004 | Brock Lesnar | Left to pursue career in the National Football League. | |
| April 3, 2004 | Sean O'Haire | Released after he was involved in an altercation with a female and was charged with assault. | |
| April 3, 2004 | Terri Runnels, Marlena | Released due to budget cuts. She also claims it was time for her to retire. | |
| April 15, 2004 | Ultimo Dragon | Asked for release to go back to Japan. | |
| June 2004 | Rue DeBona | Asked for release. | |
| June 2004 | Brian Lawler, Grandmaster Sexay, Brian Christopher | Released for allegedly using muscle relaxers. | |
| June 2004 | Jacqueline Moore, Ms. Jackie Moore | Released due to budget cuts. | |
| June 15, 2004 | Chavo Classic | Released for no-showing a WWE SmackDown house show two days earlier. | |
| July 17, 2004 | Rikishi, The Sultan, Fatu | Released after refusing to lose weight. | |
| August 5, 2004 | Sakoda | Budget Cut | |
| August 10, 2004 | Sable | Budget Cut | |
| August 17, 2004 | Scott Steiner | He & WWE agreed on his release. | |
| October 26, 2004 | Carmella DeCesare | Was no longer needed and released. | |
| November 1, 2004 | A-Train, Albert, Prince Albert | Budget cut; released while he was injured with a torn rotator cuff. Returned as Tensai | |
| November 1, 2004 | Billy Gunn, Mr. Ass, Billy G, RockaBilly | Left after contract expired. | |
| November 2, 2004 | Rico | Budget Cut; Retired from wrestling. | |
| November 3, 2004 | Nidia | Budget Cut | |
| November 3, 2004 | Gail Kim | Budget Cut | |
| November 4, 2004 | Johnny Stamboli | Budget Cut | |
| November 12, 2004 | Linda Miles, Shaniqua | Released because of attitude problems. | |
| December 31, 2004 | The Rock, Rocky Maivia | Retired from wrestling to focus on his movie career. | |
| February 2005 | Amy Weber | Left after hazing from Randy Orton. | |
| March 2005 | Rochelle Loewen | Left because she felt she wasn't getting enough exposure. | |
| April 11, 2005 | Rhyno | Released for having a rather public argument with his wife in a hotel foyer, breaking a vase in the process. | |
| April 11, 2005 | Paul Bearer | Contract was terminated. | |
| April 12, 2005 | Molly Holly, Mighty Molly | Requested release for personal reasons. | |
| April 12, 2005 | Jesús Aguilera, Jesús, Uno | Released from developmental contract. | |
| April 18, 2005 | Lance Storm | Asked for his release due to the condition of his back. | |
| May 11, 2005 | Luther Reigns | Was released on good terms with Vince McMahon. | |
| June 2005 | Lauren Jones | Left to star in movies and TV shows, considers coming back. | |
| June 30, 2005 | Marc Lloyd | One of the first releases in WWE's major budget cuts in late June/July 2005. | |
| July 5, 2005 | Maven | Budget Cut | |
| July 5, 2005 | Spike Dudley | WWE decided not to renew his contract. Believed to be a cost-cutting measure by WWE. | |
| July 5, 2005 | Billy Kidman, Kidman | Budget Cut | |
| July 5, 2005 | Mark Jindrak | Budget Cut | |
| July 6, 2005 | Miss Jackie | Budget Cut | |
| July 6, 2005 | Joy Giovanni | Budget Cut | |
| July 6, 2005 | D-Von Dudley, Reverend D-Von | WWE decided not to renew his contract. | |
| July 6, 2005 | Bubba Ray Dudley, Buh Buh Ray Dudley | WWE decided not to renew his contract. | |
| July 6, 2005 | Matt Morgan | Budget Cut | |
| July 6, 2005 | Dawn Marie Psaltis | Budget Cut; she was pregnant at the time. | |
| July 6, 2005 | Hiroko | Budget Cut | |
| July 6, 2005 | Kenzo Suzuki | Budget Cut | |
| July 8, 2005 | Jim Cornette | Released after many backstage confrontations at OVW. | |
| July 18, 2005 | Earl Hebner | Released for selling WWE merchandise without permission. | |
| July 19, 2005 | Dave Hebner | Released in connection with Earl Hebner incident. | |
| July 22, 2005 | Ivory | WWE refused to renew her contract. | |
| July 25, 2005 | The Blue Meanie | Short-term contract expired | |
| August 13, 2005 | Kaz | Asked for his release after WWE wanted him to cut his hair. | |
| September 11, 2005 | Daniel Puder | Budget Cut; offered a lower salary but refused. | |
| September 21, 2005 | Muhammad Hassan | Taken off TV at request of UPN over an angle. Quit shortly thereafter. | |
| October 29, 2005 | Brian Hebner | Released, shortly after his father Earl Hebner and uncle Dave Hebner, for behavior problems. | |
| October 31, 2005 | Christian | Contract expired. Decided to join TNA | |
| December 5, 2005 | Christy Hemme | Budget Cut | |
| December 8, 2005 | Tajiri | Asked for his release so he could go back to Japan. |
2006–2007
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Terry Funk | Was injured at One Night Stand and advised not to return. |
| January 2006 | Elisabeth Rouffaer | Left WWE because she didn't feel like wrestling was the right job for her. |
| January 6, 2006 | Juventud Guerrera, Juventud | Released for poor behavior backstage. |
| January 17, 2006 | Heidenreich | Released by WWE after taking time off for ear infection. |
| February 2006 | Momma Benjamin | Gimmick had ended, and was no longer needed. |
| February 10, 2006 | Antonio | Was released along with his tag partner Romeo. |
| February 10, 2006 | Romeo | Was released along with his tag partner Antonio. |
| February 13, 2006 | Cowboy Bob Orton | Was no longer needed. |
| February 22, 2006 | James Dick | Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner. |
| February 22, 2006 | Chad Dick | Released due to alleged backstage incident with his tag team partner. |
| March 9, 2006 | Super Porky | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 9, 2006 | Octagoncito | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 9, 2006 | Piratita Morgan | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 9, 2006 | Tsuki | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 9, 2006 | Mascarita Sagrada, Max Mini | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 9, 2006 | Pequeño Violencia | Was released with entire Juniors Division. |
| March 21, 2006 | Rosey | Mutual decision, both parties thought it was a good idea for him to take time off while he worked on his excessive weight situation. |
| April 4, 2006 | Tyson Tomko | Asked for release due to lack of role and storylines. |
| April 27, 2006 | Palmer Canon | Requested release after alleged hazing by other superstars. |
| May 26, 2006 | Orlando Jordan | He was allegedly released for having an unauthorized person with him on the road and backstage at events. |
| June 6, 2006 | Road Warrior Animal, Animal, The Road Warrior | Released after throwing a temper tantrum backstage because his character ideas were all turned down by management. |
| June 14, 2006 | Goldust, Dustin Runnels | Released because he missed a RAW show while attending to family problems in court without informing WWE officials. Llater returned. |
| June 29, 2006 | Johnny Parisi | Given release after only appearing on WWE Heat. |
| July 2006 | Stacy Keibler, Super Stacy | Let contract expire to pursue a modeling career. |
| August 25, 2006 | Kurt Angle | Granted an early release due to "personal reasons"/On the road a lot because of Live Eventd he was tired out because of the schedule, went to TNA |
| September 17, 2006 | Trish Stratus | Retired from wrestling. |
| September 27, 2006 | Kid Kash | Released due to "attitude problems" |
| September 28, 2006 | Justin Credible, Aldo Montoya, P.J.Walker | Released after no-showing an ECW taping and for failing to contact WWE management afterwards. |
| September 29, 2006 | Marty Jannetty | Fired for no-showing and not contacting the office afterwards. |
| October 12, 2006 | Francine | Released from her contract. |
| October 12, 2006 | Gunner Scott | Released from developmental contract |
| October 26, 2006 | "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase | Budget Cut |
| November 1, 2006 | Psicosis | He was released following an arrest for allegedly stealing a car in Mexico. |
| November 26, 2006 | Lita | Retired to focus on acting and music career; also wanted to stay away from the spotlight after the tremendous fan backlash she had been receiving because she legitimately cheated on Matt Hardy with Edge. |
| December 13, 2006 | Amy Zidian | Released from her contract because of attitude problems, allegedly with Stephanie McMahon. |
| December 15, 2006 | Danny Doring | Released from his contract. |
| 2007 | Paul Heyman | Removed from his position in ECW on December 4, 2006. Heyman quietly left the company but later returned. |
| 2007 | Steve Romero | Quietly left the company. |
| 2007 | Dr. Death Steve Williams | Released from developmental duties |
| January 18, 2007 | C.W. Anderson, Christopher W. Anderson | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Doug Basham | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Jazz | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Rodney Mack | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Gangrel | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Danny Basham | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Jake Gymini | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Jesse Gymini | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Tony Mamaluke | Budget cut. |
| January 18, 2007 | Sylvester Terkay | Budget cut |
| January 19, 2007 | Tatanka | Budget cut. |
| January 20, 2007 | Bill DeMott | Budget cut. Not following expectations of WWE staff. Later returned as a trainer. |
| February 27, 2007 | Test | Requested release following 30 day suspension. Also believed to have failed a drug test. |
| March 22, 2007 | Rebecca DiPietro | Requested Release. |
| March 26, 2007 | Joey Mercury | Backstage Problems. Also had drug problems. Later returned. |
| May 11, 2007 | Rob Conway | Budget cut |
| May 11, 2007 | Flash Funk, 2 Cold Scorpio | Budget cut |
| May 15, 2007 | Vito | Budget cut |
| May 15, 2007 | Sabu | Backstage problems |
| May 18, 2007 | Ariel | Released from contract after backstage fight with Batista |
| May 18, 2007 | Scotty 2 Hotty, Scott Taylor | Budget Cut. |
| May 18, 2007 | Mitch | Budget Cut. |
| May 19, 2007 | Henry O. Godwinn, Mark Canterbury | Released from Developmental contract |
| June 22, 2007 | Trinity | Released from contract, was inactive. |
| June 30, 2007 | Rob Van Dam | Left the company in order to take care of his wife, who had been diagnosed with cancer; took a hiatus from wrestling as a result. |
| July 11, 2007 | Chris Kay | Failed a drug test. |
| July 26, 2007 | Rene Dupree | Released due to drug related incident. |
| August 5, 2007 | Eric Bischoff | Contract expired. |
| August 6, 2007 | Idol Stevens | Requested release due to lack of storyline. Later returned as Damian Sandow |
| August 13, 2007 | Sylvan, Sylvain Grenier | Released due to an argument backstage over his canceled push. |
| August 22, 2007 | Dan Rodman | Released to pursue a separate career. |
| August 31, 2007 | Simon Dean, Hollywood Nova | Released due to his connection to an illegal pharmacy ring. |
| September 1,2007 | Eugene | Released after failing to come up with papers concerning his prescription medicine. |
| September 2, 2007 | JTG | Released due to altercation at house show with referees. |
| September 2, 2007 | Shad Gaspard | Released due to altercation at house show with referees. |
| September 11, 2007 | The Sandman | Requested early release |
| September 19, 2007 | Marcus Cor Von | Released due to personal reasons |
| October 13, 2007 | Robert Gibson | Released for not properly handling a heated confrontation between CM Punk and Tony Atlas. |
| October 16, 2007 | Booker T, King Booker | Granted release from contract following 60-Day Suspension; later went to TNA. Later returned. |
| October 16, 2007 | Queen Sharmell, Sharmell | Released along with her husband |
| October 16, 2007 | Daivari | Granted release from contract. |
| October 30, 2007 | Kristal | Rejected storyline to be Edge's girlfriend |
| November 1, 2007 | Brooke | Released from contract |
| November 8, 2007 | Chris Masters | Released from contract while serving 60 Day Suspension |
2008
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| January 2008 | Anastasia | Released from contract. |
| 2008 | Johnny Jeter | Quietly released from the company. |
| February 4, 2008 | Bobby Lashley | Left for reasons beyond his control. He had stated that he did not want to leave the WWE in an interview. |
| February 4, 2008 | Roadkill | Released from his contract for selling un-authorised WWE merchandise. |
| February 7, 2008 | Al Snow | Released following WWE ending their affiliation with Ohio Valley Wrestling. Was under a wrestling trainer's contract. |
| April 28, 2008 | Dave Taylor | Released from contract. |
| April 28, 2008 | Balls Mahoney | Released from contract. |
| May 8, 2008 | Torrie Wilson | Requested release due to a back injury. |
| June 13, 2008 | Mikey | Released from contract. |
| July 3, 2008 | Trevor Murdoch | Contract expired. WWE decided not to renew it. |
| July 9, 2008 | Ashley Massaro | Requested release in order to care for her sick daughter. |
| August 3, 2008 | Ric Flair | Requested release. |
| August 3, 2008 | Jonathan Coachman | Left to work for ESPN. |
| August 7, 2008 | Braden Walker | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | KC James, James Curtis | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | Domino | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | Shannon Moore | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | Nunzio, Little Guido | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | Nick Patrick | Released from contract. |
| August 8, 2008 | Mabel, Viscera, Big Daddy V | Released from contract. |
| August 15, 2008 | Stevie Richards | Released from contract. |
| August 15, 2008 | Robbie McAllister | Released from contract. |
| August 15, 2008 | Rory McAllister | Released from contract. |
| August 15, 2008 | Wes Adams | Released from contract. |
| August 15, 2008 | Cherry | Released from contract. Was rumored that she wasn't thin enough to be a diva. |
| August 15, 2008 | Colin Delaney | Released from contract. |
| September 1, 2008 | Mick Foley, Cactus Jack, Dude Love, Mankind | Allowed contract to expire because he was unhappy with his position in the company. Was tired of being beat up or killed off in all of his promos |
| October 14, 2008 | Lance Cade, Garrison Cade | Released from contract after suffering a seizure on a plane and needing emergency medical care. |
| November 5, 2008 | Super Crazy | Requested release because he was unhappy with his position in the company. |
| November 7, 2008 | Paul London | Released from contract. |
| November 7, 2008 | Chuck Palumbo | Released from contract. |
| November 10, 2008 | Elijah Burke | Released from contract. |
| November 10, 2008 | Kenny Dykstra | Released from contract. |
| November 10, 2008 | Lena Yada | Released from contract. |
| November 18, 2008 | Armando Alejandro Estrada | Released from contract. |
| December 1, 2008 | Brother Love | Released from contract. |
| December 11, 2008 | Gene Snitsky | Released from contract. |
| December 31, 2008 | Barry Windham | Released from contract. |
2009
| Release date | Ring Name | Notes ! |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2009 | Kevin Keenan | Budget cut |
| January 9, 2009 | Mike Kruel | Released from developmental contract |
| January 9, 2009 | D'Lo Brown | Released from contract |
| January 9, 2009 | Bam Neely | Released from contract |
| January 9, 2009 | Val Venis, The Big Valbowski, Sean Morley, Chief Morley | Released from contract due to inactivity |
| January 9, 2009 | Mordecai, Kevin Thorn | Released from developmental contract |
| January 9, 2009 | Tim White | Budget cut |
| January 9, 2009 | Jim Korderas | Budget cut |
| January 9, 2009 | Mike Posey | Budget cut |
| January 10, 2009 | Gavin Spears | Budget cut |
| January 13, 2009 | Sgt. Slaughter | Budget cut |
| January 13, 2009 | Ron Simmons, Faarooq | Budget cut |
| January 14, 2009 | Mickie Henson | Budget cut |
| January 14, 2009 | Matt Cappotelli | Budget cut |
| January 15, 2009 | Hade Vansen | Released from contract |
| January 16, 2009 | Victoria | Retired. Stated that WWE wasn't giving her anything creative with storylines |
| January 16, 2009 | Hardcore Holly, Bob Holly, Bombastic Bob, Thurman "Sparky" Plugg | Released from contract |
| February 20, 2009 | Scotty Goldman | Released from contract |
| February 22, 2009 | Freddie Prinze, Jr. | Granted release |
| February 24, 2009 | Manu | Released from contract |
| March 4, 2009 | The Boogeyman | Released from contract |
| March 5, 2009 | John Carle | Released from contract |
| March 9, 2009 | Ryan Braddock | Released from contract |
| March 9, 2009 | Kizarny, Sinn Bowdee | Requested release due to limited exposure |
| March 18, 2009 | Tyson Tomko | Released from contract |
| March 31, 2009 | Tazz | Contract expired. Refused to re-sign. Joined TNA. |
| April 5, 2009 | John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL), Bradshaw, Blackjack Bradshaw, Justin Hawk | Retired |
| April 24, 2009 | Superstar Billy Graham | Released from WWE Legends contract after a fallout with Vince McMahon. |
| May 29, 2009 | Mr. Kennedy, Ken Kennedy | Fired for botching and re-injuring himself in a match |
| June 8, 2009 | Umaga, Jamal | Released for his second violation in the company and for refusing to take a rehab drug test |
| June 8, 2009 | Vickie Guerrero | Released so she could spend more time with her family. |
| June 19, 2009 | Candice Michelle | Released while she was injured. |
| June 19, 2009 | Deuce, Sim Snuka | Released from contract. |
| July 30, 2009 | Brian Kendrick, Spanky | Asked for release because he was unhappy with his place in the company. |
| August 28, 2009 | Jeff Hardy | Left to take time off to heal various injuries; later joined TNA. |
| November 24, 2009 | Lauren Mayhew | Contract was not renewed after the two parties failed to negotiate for a long-term contract. |
2010
| Release date | Ring Name(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2010 | Tommy Dreamer | Released from contract, later joined TNA. |
| January 17, 2010 | Eric Escobar | Storyline didn't go as planned. |
| February 26, 2010 | Maria | Requested release so she could pursue a music career. |
| February 26, 2010 | Gregory Helms, The Hurricane, Hurricane Helms | Requested release because he was unhappy with WWE's current creative direction. |
| February 26, 2010 | Paul Burchill | Released from contract |
| March 28, 2010 | Shawn Michaels | Retired. Michaels appeared on RAW the following night after his loss against The Undertaker at WWE WrestleMania 26 to say goodbye. |
| April 22, 2010 | Mickie James | Released due to weight issues |
| April 22, 2010 | Katie Lea Burchill | Released from contract |
| April 22, 2010 | Shelton Benjamin | Released from contract |
| April 22, 2010 | Funaki, Kung Fu Naki | Left to open a wrestling school. |
| April 22, 2010 | Slam Master J, Jesse, Jesse Dalton, Ray Geezy | Released from contract |
| April 22, 2010 | Jimmy Wang Yang | Released from contract |
| April 24, 2010 | Mike Knox | Released from contract |
| May 1, 2010 | Tony Atlas | Released from contract |
| May 22, 2010 | Carlito | Released due to violation of the WWE Wellness Program |
| May 24, 2010 | Batista | Requested a departure because he didn't like the direction of the WWE, and wouldn't be returning any time soon. He returned in 2014. |
| June 11, 2010 | Daniel Bryan | Released after a segment where he choked ring announcer Justin Roberts with his own tie was deemed too violent for WWE programming; was re-hired a month later. |
| June 21, 2010 | Virgil | Storyline ended; he was no longer needed. |
| June 23, 2010 | Savannah | Released due to inactivity after the ECW brand was discontinued. |
| August 15, 2010 | Lou E. Dangerously, Sign Guy Dudley | Contract expired |
| August 24, 2010 | Serena | Released from contract due to Visa issues. |
| September 27, 2010 | Chris Jericho | Decided to take time off to tour with his band Fozzy and so he could appear on the TV show Dancing With The Stars. He later returned. |
| October 13, 2010 | Jamie Keyes | Released from contract |
| October 17, 2010 | Matt Hardy | Released from contract after management sent him home during a tour of Europe. Later joined TNA. |
| November 2010 | Bret Hart | Contract expired. |
| November 19, 2010 | Shad Gaspard | Released from developmental contract. |
| November 19, 2010 | Aaron Goose Mahoney | Released from contract |
| November 19, 2010 | Luke Gallows, Festus | Released from contract due to lack of an angle for his character. |
| November 19, 2010 | Jillian Hall | Released from contract |
| November 19, 2010 | Tiffany | Released from contract |
| November 19, 2010 | Caylen Croft | Released from contract |
| November 19, 2010 | Vance Archer |
Released from contract due to inactivity. |
| December 2, 2010 | Montel Vontavious Porter | Requested and received his release. |
| December 23, 2010 | Kaval | Requested release due to the hectic travel schedule. |
2011
| February 3, 2011 | Finlay | Retired |
| April 15, 2011 | Edge | Decided to retire after he was diagnosed with cervical spinal stenosis; was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship |
| May 1, 2011 | Michelle McCool | Retired |
| June 13, 2011 | Michael Tarver | Released from contract. |
| August 5, 2011 | Chris Masters | Released from contract |
| August 5, 2011 | Melina | Released from contract. |
| August 5, 2011 | Vladimir Kozlov | Released from contract. |
| August 5, 2011 | David Hart Smith | Released from contract, wanted to wrestle in Japan. |
| August 8, 2011 | Lucky Cannon Johnny Prime | Released. |
| August 23, 2011 | Todd Grisham | Left WWE to pursue other interests. |
| September 29, 2011 | Nunzio | Released from contract. |
| September 30, 2011 | Gail Kim | Requested and received release. |
| October 28, 2011 | Maryse | Released after two months of inactivity; she was also allegedly being stalked at WWE live events. |
2012
| April 30, 2012 | Brie Bella | Released from contract - Later Returned |
| April 30, 2012 | Nikki Bella | Released from contract - Later Returned |
| May 6, 2012 | Goldust, Dustin Rhodes | Released from contract - Later Returned |
| July 25, 2012 | Kharma | Released from contract |
| June 28, 2012 | Maxine | Released from contract |
| September 28, 2012 | Kelly Kelly | After months of inactivity; requested and received release. |
| October 29, 2012 | Beth Phoenix | Released from contract |
2013
| January 14, 2013 | Eve Torres | Released from contract |
| May 17, 2013 | Derrick Bateman | Released from contract. |
| May 17, 2013 | Sakamoto | Released from developmental contract. |
| May 17, 2013 | Percy Watson | Released from contract. |
| June 20, 2013 | Matt Striker | His contract was not renewed. |
| September 1, 2013 | Ted DiBiase, Jr. | Decided not to renew his contract |
2014
| January 8, 2014 | Kaitlyn | Retired |
| June 12, 2014 | Drew McIntyre | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Jinder Mahal | Released from contract. Returned to Raw August 1 2016 |
| June 12, 2014 | Aksana | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Curt Hawkins | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Theodore Long | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Camacho | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Brodus Clay | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Evan Bourne | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Yoshi Tatsu | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | Marc Harris | Released from contract |
| June 12, 2014 | JTG | Released from contract |
| June 15, 2014 | CM Punk | Contract was terminated |
| June 25, 2014 | Josh Matthews | Released from contract |
| July 30, 2014 | Ricardo Rodriguez | Released from contract |
| August 7, 2014 | Alberto Del Rio | Released from contract. Returned to WWE on October 25 2015. |
| October 11, 2014 | Justin Roberts | Released |
2015
| January 24, 2015 | Justin Gabriel | Quit under contract |
| February 28, 2015 | Rey Mysterio | Released |
| April 3, 2015 | CJ Parker | Released |
| April 3, 2015 | AJ Lee | Retired |
| November 13, 2015 | Billy Gunn | Released from his Trainers position after an external positive drug test. |
| November 25, 2015 | Brad Maddox | Released after an inappropriate promo at SmackDown Tapings. |
2016
| February 5 2016 | Bull Dempsey | Released from NXT |
| February 5 2016 | Marcus Louis | Released from NXT |
| February 5 2016 | Sylvester Lefort | Released from NXT |
| April 28 2016 | Rich Brennan | Released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | Damian Sandow | Released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | Wade Barrett | Contract dissolved one month prior to expiring |
| May 6 20166 | Santino Marella | Retired previously but only just released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | Hornswoggle | Released from Contract after being inactive |
| May 6 20166 | Cameron | Released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | El Torito | Released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | Zeb Colter | Released from Contract |
| May 6 2016 | Alex Riley | Released from Contract |
| May 22 2016 | Cody Rhodes / Stardust | Asked for his release |
| May 23 2016 | Adam Rose | Asked for his release after being arrested |
| May 24 2016 | Eden | Asked for her release |
| August 1 2016 | Lilian Garcia | Left on good terms |
| September 9 2016 | Alberto Del Rio | Released |
2017
| February 13 2017 | Rosa Mendes | Retired |
| March 1 2017 | Jack Swagger | Requested Release |
| April 5 2017 | Simon Gotch | Released |
Died while under contract
| Date of Death | Ring Name(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 1954 | Jess McMahon | He promoted until his death. |
| June 11, 1976 | Toots Mondt | Died after a long illness. |
| July 4, 1994 | Joey Marella | Died after he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and crashed. |
| October 5, 1997 | Brian Pillman | A previously undetected heart condition led to his death. |
| May 23, 1999 | Owen Hart, The Blue Blazer | Fell to his death while being lowered to the ring from the catwalk of the Kemper Arena at Over The Edge. |
| October 6, 1999 | Gorilla Monsoon | Died of heart failure after being ill. He was given lifetime employment. |
| November 13, 2005 | Eddie Guerrero | Died of an acute heart failure, caused by undiagnosed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. |
| June 25, 2007 | Chris Benoit | Death ruled a double murder-suicide after he killed his wife and child. |
| November 2, 2007 | The Fabulous Moolah | Possibly a heart attack or blood clot related to a recent shoulder replacement surgery. |
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