WWE NXT stars issues public statement regarding requests to be released from the company

It was recently reported that Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid, formerly known as the Grizzled Young Veterans, asked for their releases from WWE. In an update on the situation, Reid wrote the following statement via Twitter…

“As of today, WWE has denied my request for my release. I want to thank you all for your support throughout my career, I’ll never take that for granted. My contract with WWE expires on 14th October 2023. I’m excited to share our next chapter, once we are free agents.”

Fowler also issued a statement…

” Today WWE have denied our release, which was requested on April 3rd. On 15th Oct ’23 we will be free agents again. I personally want to thank all of our fans for your continued support, it means a lot to both of us especially during times like these! We’ll see you on the 16th!”

“Our statements tonight are simply factual and intended to keep our fans (who have been asking questions) updated. I would like to add that @JoeGacy and @avawwe are both boss and will continue to smash everything that they do! Lots of love for both ✌️.”