Russo, WWE’s head writer in the late 1990s, spoke to Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Dr. Chris Featherstone about the latest round of superstar releases. He said the likes of Karrion Kross and Keith Lee had nothing to lose by speaking up about their questionable character changes.
Karrion Kross no longer had his on-screen valet and real-life fiancée, Scarlett, by his side when he joined the RAW roster in July. He also underwent a widely mocked ring gear change, which drew comparisons to Lord Humungus from the 1981 film Mad Max 2.
Similarly, Keith Lee’s attire changed when he moved to the main roster from NXT in August 2020. The former NXT Champion debuted a new nickname, Keith “Bearcat” Lee, shortly before receiving his release.
Vince Russo on WWE wasting money on released superstars
Karrion Kross and Keith Lee were among the most notable of the 18 WWE releases this week. Ember Moon, Nia Jax, and Scarlett were also let go by the company.
From a business perspective, Vince Russo cannot understand why WWE takes several years to decide whether certain superstars will draw money.
Russo added that WWE likely spends an “astronomical” amount of money on developing superstars who ultimately end up receiving their release.
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