WWE Former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel Released

Two weeks in the past, WWE confirmed the discharge of over 20 Superstars in a mass cull to scale back the staffing headcount in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Right this moment, yet one more launch has been confirmed, as WWE has revealed that former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel is now not beneath contract.

In an article posted through WWE.com, the corporate issued the assertion:

WWE has come to phrases on the discharge of Curtis Axel. We want him all the very best in his future endeavors.

Curtis Axel’s time in WWE

Throughout his time with WWE, Curtis Axel was a one-time Intercontinental Champion and a two-time RAW Tag Group Champion, profitable the titles with each David Otunga and Bo Dallas.

Curtis Axel – actual title Joseph Curtis Hennig – is the son of WWE legend Mr. Excellent and has been with the corporate for greater than a decade, having been part of the Nexus storyline in 2010 following a three-year stint in FCW.

Curtis Axel was most just lately on SmackDown in a match with Daniel Bryan throughout the former WWE Championship’s rivalry with Drew Gulak earlier than the pair joined forces, however, his final distinguished function in WWE was as a part of The B-Group with Bo Dallas.