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This is a list of professional wrestlers, managers and other workers that were employed in World Wrestling Entertainment from:

  • 1952–1963 (as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation)
  • 1963–1979 (as the World Wide Wrestling Federation)
  • 1979–2002 (as the World Wrestling Federation)
  • 2002–present time (as World Wrestling Entertainment)

This list is in chronological order. Wrestlers who only worked in the developmental territory (Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), house shows or dark matches don't belong on the list. Superstars who were released but later returned also aren't on the list. If the word "Unknown" appears in the real name section, that means the real name is needed.

1960s-1970s

List of World Wrestling Entertainment alumni (1960s-1970s)

1980s

List of World Wrestling Entertainment alumni (1980s)

1990s

List of World Wrestling Entertainment alumni (1990s)

2000s

List of World Wrestling Entertainment alumni (2000s)

2009

Release date Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference
January 9, 2009 Keenan Quinn Kevin Keenan Budget cut [1]
January 9, 2009 Accie Conner D'Lo Brown Released from contract [2]
January 9, 2009 Justin LaRouche Bam Neely Released from contract [2]
January 9, 2009 Sean Morley Val Venis
The Big Valbowski
Sean Morley
Chief Morley		 Released from contract [2]
January 9, 2009 Kevin Fertig Mordecai
Kevin Thorn		 Released from contract
January 9, 2009 Tim White Tim White Budget cut
January 9, 2009 Jim Korderas Jim Korderas
Jimmy Korderas		 Budget cut
January 9, 2009 Mike Posey Mike Posey Budget cut
January 10, 2009 Ronnie Arniell Gavin Spears Budget cut

[3]

January 13, 2009 Robert Remus Sgt. Slaughter Budget cut [4]
January 13, 2009 Ron Simmons Ron Simmons
Faarooq
Faarooq Asaad		 Budget cut [4]
January 14, 2009 Mickie Henson Mickie Henson Budget cut; also due to health problems
January 14, 2009 Matt Cappotelli Matt Cappotelli Budget cut
January 15, 2009 Hade Vansen Hade Vansen Released from contract
January 16, 2009 Lisa Marie Varon Victoria Retired
January 16, 2009 Michale Shawn Hickkingbottem HBK / Shawn Michales Released from contract due to no showing 3 live events [5]

Died while under contract

Date of Death Aged Real Name Ring Name(s) Notes Reference
November 22, 1954 72 Roderick McMahon Jess McMahon He promoted until his death. [6]
June 11, 1976 90 Toots Mondt Toots Mondt Died after a long illness. [7]
July 4, 1994 32 Joey Marella Joey Marella Died after he fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle and crashed. [8]
October 5, 1997 35 Brian Pillman Brian Pillman A previously undetected heart condition led to his death. [9]
May 23, 1999 34 Owen Hart The Blue Blazer Owen Hart Fell to his death while being lowered to the ring from the catwalk of the Kemper Arena [10]
October 6, 1999 62 Robert Marella Gorilla Monsoon Died of heart failure after being ill. He was given lifetime employment. [11]
June 2, 2003 85 Frederick Blassman Freddie Blassie Died of heart and kidney failure. He had lifetime employment. [12]
November 13, 2005 38 Eddie Guerrero Eddie Guerrero Died of an acute heart failure, caused by undiagnosed arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. [13]
June 24, 2007 40 Chris Benoit Chris Benoit Death ruled a suicide. [14]
November 2, 2007 84 Lillian Ellison Fabulous Moolah The possible cause of death was a heart attack or blood clot related to recent shoulder replacement surgery. [15]

References

  1. ^ "WWE releases referee used on ECW brand". WrestleView.com. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
  2. ^ a b c "D-Lo Brown, Bam Neely, Val Venis released". WWE.com. 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
  3. ^ http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/94194/WWE-Releases-Two-Developmental-Talents.htm
  4. ^ a b http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/94452/WWE-Releases-Ron-Simmons-and-Sgt.-Slaughter.htm
  5. ^ http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/hollyreleased
  6. ^ Will, Gary. "Gary Will: Deceased Pro Wrestlers — A Tribute to Mat Stars of the Past". Retrieved 2007-02-02.
  7. ^ Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Toots Mondt". Retrieved 2007-02-02.
  8. ^ Magee, Bob (2005-06-29). "As I See It 6/29: Eleven years..." Retrieved 2007-02-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ Powell, John (1997-10-06). "Pillman found dead". Retrieved 2007-02-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Wrestling tour goes on after Owen Hart's death". 1999-05-24. Retrieved 2007-02-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Gorilla Monsoon". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
  12. ^ Dykens, Brad. "Wrestler Profiles: Freddie Blassie". Retrieved 2008-07-30.
  13. ^ Rothstein, Simon. "WWE hero Guerrero dies". Retrieved 2007-02-01.
  14. ^ foxatlanta (2007-06-25). "WWE Wrestler Chris Benoit, Wife and Child Found Dead". FOX News. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
  15. ^ "Fabulous Moolah passes away". WWE. 2007-11-03. Retrieved 2007-11-03.
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