WWE announced the release of their long-serving superstar Bray Wyatt recently

Doubts began to grow in the minds of the WWE community as Bray Wyatt was absent from the promotion for quite a long time.

In fact, ‘The New Face of Fear”, had been making only sporadic appearances in the promotion since TLC 2020.

However, it was recently revealed that his absence was not due to a creative issue or any other disciplinary problems, implying that he would return to the promotion soon.

But, earlier today, the WWE announced the release of Bray Wyatt from the promotion, wishing him the best in his future endeavours.

The statement from WWE on Twitter read:

“WWE has come to terms on the release of Bray Wyatt. We wish him the best in all his future endeavors.”

Fans slammed the WWE for releasing an experienced and loyal superstar like Wyatt. Some even claimed that the promotion will be torn to shreds in a few years if they continue releasing their best stars.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the release of Bray Wyatt from the WWE:

I give WWE 5 years tops before it's no longer in business.

Releasing their best stars, a lack of talent and exciting stories, relying on old stars who are way past it.

All they have is integrated graphics performing enough camera cuts in 10 seconds to make you vomit.

— Simon Davies 🏳️‍🌈 (@MyNameIsSimon88) July 31, 2021

You have the worst creative department out of any sports entertainment company on the face of the planet. Take his pride and passion, give it to Alexa and then release him. Thank you for making Tony Khan’s roster far greater than yours with this one.

— JDfromNY (@JDfromNY206) July 31, 2021

https://twitter.com/Haych21_/status/1421512718473908229

Now all gone 😔 pic.twitter.com/yO4ptWFDvL

— Simply HEEL (@Wrestling__crew) July 31, 2021

https://twitter.com/Biggiem12/status/1421511689904734211

WHY WWE? WHY? The Fiend was literally the best thing about wrestling during his peak.

— BRVCE (@BRVCEOfficial) July 31, 2021

How do you watch AEW in the UK I'm done with WWE now With Punk and Bryan most Likely moving I can see Bray jumping ship absolutely shocking

— taco truck (@Fabiofury46) July 31, 2021

Morale in that locker room has to be rock fucking bottom at this point.

— Jenny Omega (@G0AwayHeat) July 31, 2021

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However, there were a few who believed that his release was asked for and it was due to mental issues.

put the torch down, i’m pretty sure his release was asked for and was due to his mental health.

— kiea! (@kieawrestling) July 31, 2021

He's been having mental issues for a while now most likely he asked for the release!!

— Steven Finley (@StevenF72210964) July 31, 2021

Bray Wyatt’s last appearance was on Raw right after WrestleMania 37

Bray Wyatt was last seen in his cheerful Firefly Fun House persona on Monday Night Raw right after WrestleMania 37.

His last in-ring appearance came against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 37. Appearing as the ‘Fiend’, Bray Wyatt lost the match to Orton after distraction from Alexa Bliss.

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