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Former WWE superstar Dolph Ziggler, now known as Nic Nemeth, is set to make his wrestling comeback under his new name. He will face Ray Gonzalez at the World Wrestling Council's Euphoria event in Puerto Rico and has also made a surprise debut in New Japan Pro Wrestling, confronting David Finlay during Wrestle Kingdom 18.
Dolph Ziggler's reputation as a great performer and his impressive resume in WWE have been widely praised following his release. There have also been stories emerging about his behind-the-scenes acts of kindness, such as anonymously bulk ordering from indie wrestlers' merchandise stores during lockdown and making generous donations to those in need. These stories highlight Ziggler as a legend both inside and outside the ring, making him a desirable addition to any locker room.
WWE has released over 20 superstars, including Matt Riddle, Dolph Ziggler, Shelton Benjamin, and Mustafa Ali, following the announcement of a new TV deal for SmackDown. Riddle, a former UFC fighter, cited behavioral issues as the reason for his release. Ziggler, a former world heavyweight champion, had been with the company for nearly 20 years. Ali's release was surprising as he was scheduled to compete for the NXT North American championship. The cuts come after the launch of TKO, a media conglomerate created by Endeavor that merged WWE and UFC parent company Zuffa.
WWE has made a round of talent cuts, including former world champion Dolph Ziggler, Elias, Shelton Benjamin, Mustafa Ali, Rick Boogs, Emma, Aliyah, Riddick Moss, and Hit Row's Top Dolla. The releases come after WWE's merger with UFC to create TKO, a new publicly traded company under the Endeavor umbrella. WWE has not commented on the cuts, and there were also cuts in back-office roles last week. "SmackDown" will be leaving Fox for USA Network next year, while "Raw" and "NXT" are currently free agents in the live rights marketplace.
WWE has reportedly released several Superstars from their contracts following the company's merger with UFC into TKO Group Holdings. Among those released are Dolph Ziggler, Elias, Shelton Benjamin, Rick Boogs, Emma, Riddick Moss, Top Dolla, and Aliyah. The releases come as part of a larger wave of over 100 employee firings. Ziggler, a long-tenured Superstar, is expected to be a highly sought-after free agent, with AEW as a potential landing spot. Benjamin and Elias, both established performers, were also let go.