Update: Mike Bennett asks for release from WWE

[RammerJammer]

Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned Mike and Maria Kannellis recently asked for WWE officials to release them from their contracts.


Sources tell us the Kanellis’ have been unhappy with the way they’ve been used in WWE for awhile and finally made the decision a few weeks ago to request their releases.

Mike Kanellis has also once again started selling new shirts on Pro Wrestling Tees.

Mike and Maria Kannellis signed with WWE in April of 2017 and debuted in June at Money in the Bank. Months later, Mike revealed he had been battling addiction and Maria announced she was pregnant. The duo weren’t used much on TV after that, until recently resurfacing on 205 Live.

According to CageMatch.net, Mike Kanellis wrestled on SmackDown Live a total of four times since signing with WWE. The rest of his appearances were largely relegated to Main Event and live events.

FYI — WWE doesn’t always grant release requests, so it’s possible nothing comes of this and the couple are simply paid to sit at home until the deal expires.

 

[Norrin Radd]

Don't blame em, honestly.

 

[Paper Boi]

let me know when sasha puts in that release notice.

 

[mrken12]

What kind of push did Mike Bennett expect?

 

[Thebadguy]

They really hustled WWE out of a year's pay.

 

[RammerJammer]

What kind of push did Mike Bennett expect?

Well he may have been expecting more because he went straight to the main roster

 

[R=G]

Maria was the only one that mattered and I dont remember even 10 appearances for her.

 

[Kidd Dibiase]

Don't blame em, honestly.

 

[Larry]

They’re trash

 

[Hey_zeus]

They fleeced them out of health insurance (and skipping NXT)and now trying to dip

 

[ADK]

This is the exact reason why we call Mike Bennett, Mike BENNGOAT... cuz that nikka been GOAT!
Finessed the fukk out of WWE

 

[InstantKlassik]

They really hustled WWE out of a year's pay.

clap for em

 

[Bryan Danielson]

I called this a few days ago

Martha

 

[Beautiful Bobby Eatin]

This is the exact reason why we call Mike Bennett, Mike BENNGOAT... cuz that nikka been GOAT!
Finessed the fukk out of WWE

 

[Ill Lou Malnati]

Sounds like they want out... so that they can be All In.