Updated List of NXT Releases and Furloughs. Ohno, Taynara, Sabatelli, More

[cero2k]

KASSIUS OHNO PART OF WWE LAYOFFS & FURLOUGHS
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Kassius Ohno (aka Chris Hero) was part of this week's WWE layoffs, according to our Dave Meltzer.

It's unknown whether he was laid off or furloughed, but it's assumed to be the former as he changed his Twitter name to 'WWE Alumni'. He has yet to confirm the news publicly as of this writing.

The 40-year-old returned to WWE in 2016 and spent his entirety of the run in NXT, recently becoming part of the NXT UK roster as both a wrestler and a trainer. He was originally signed in by WWE for a short run in Florida Championship Wrestling/NXT in 2012-13 before returning to the indies.

A wrestler since 1998, the highly regarded Hero has worked all over the world including for Ring of Honor, Chikara, EVOLVE, Impact Wrestling, PWG, IWA Mid-South, and more. He is also a two-time winner of wXw's 16 Carat Gold tourney.

WWE laid off or furloughed dozens of employees Wednesday as part of cost cutting measures due to economic concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. While many of the in-ring talents let go are known, names continue to trickle out on a daily basis.


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Updates --

- NXT's MJ Jenkins confirmed that she's been released by WWE: "Covid-19 has been devastating for me & my family. My brother in law; who was my legal guardian passed away to Covid-19. Today, Covid-19 stripped me of my dream job. Feels like life is being sucked from me. Thank you to everyone that has reached out. Be safe and stay strong"

Jenkins signed with WWE in 2018 and took part in that year's Mae Young Classic.

- Josiah Williams, an on-air digital talent based out of the Performance Center who has made appearances on NXT, tweeted: "My microphone is currently wide open! Now accepting voiceover opportunities, features for Christian Hip-Hop / clean music, interviews and more! Click the link below for more information. #StayPositive. jdeanwilliams.com/booking"

Williams then noted that his situation with WWE is up in the air: "Thanks for the love, you guys! Like many other employees, my situation is up in the air. I'm hoping to be back soon. Until then, I'll be working hard, supporting my family and sharing love with the entire world. It's gonna be okay."

- Dave Meltzer has confirmed that Dorian Mak (Dan Matha) has been released. Mak previously teamed with Riddick Moss as The Outliers, with them being managed by Robert Stone.

- Nick Ogarelli (Nick Comoroto) tweeted that he was released this week: "It took a few days to post this but despite what happened I can still say I'm very thankful. This past year with the WWE has been a great time. I'd like to thank the coaches at the performance center for all the experience, knowledge and outlook I've gained and will continue to use throughout my career. I'd like to not say this as a goodbye as much as a see you later. Stay strong and stay safe world."

Ogarelli is a graduate of the Monster Factory wrestling school. He signed with WWE in February 2019 and has been wrestling on NXT house shows.

- PWInsider reported that Taynara Conti, Cezar Bononi, and Mars Wang have been released by WWE. FIghtful also reported that Tino Sabbatelli has been released.

[Big Red Machine]

KASSIUS OHNO PART OF WWE LAYOFFS & FURLOUGHS
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Kassius Ohno (aka Chris Hero) was part of this week's WWE layoffs, according to our Dave Meltzer.

It's unknown whether he was laid off or furloughed, but it's assumed to be the former as he changed his Twitter name to 'WWE Alumni'. He has yet to confirm the news publicly as of this writing.

The 40-year-old returned to WWE in 2016 and spent his entirety of the run in NXT, recently becoming part of the NXT UK roster as both a wrestler and a trainer. He was originally signed in by WWE for a short run in Florida Championship Wrestling/NXT in 2012-13 before returning to the indies.

A wrestler since 1998, the highly regarded Hero has worked all over the world including for Ring of Honor, Chikara, EVOLVE, Impact Wrestling, PWG, IWA Mid-South, and more. He is also a two-time winner of wXw's 16 Carat Gold tourney.

Hero will be annoyed that Dave forgot his NOAH run, seeing as how much Hero always said getting to work in Japan meant to him. Hopefully NJPW gives him a shot.

[cero2k]

hopefully he means the gimmick, and not him

[Big Red Machine]

hopefully he means the gimmick, and not him

I can't imagine he doesn't mean the gimmick. He's always come across to me like the kind of guy who always saw himself as "Chris Hero" and never as Kassius Ohno, even while still putting as much as he could into the Ohno gimmick. If he were retiring, it wouldn't say "Kassius" on the boots.