Curtis Axel released by WWE amid COVID-19 outbreak

WWE has released Curtis Axel. This may be the start of the second wave of releases. | Joseph Curtis Hennig is an American professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE, where he performed under the ring name Curtis Axel.

WWE Announces Release Of Curtis Axel

WWE has announced the release of Curtis Axel.

There's no word yet on if Axel is the first of another round of budget cuts brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, but we will keep you updated. It was reported earlier this week, via @Wrestlevotes, that WWE officials are open to releasing just about anyone who wants to be released at this point.

Axel first signed with WWE in 2007, but was rarely used in the past few years.

He is a former Tag Team Champion and Intercontinental Champion.

Below is WWE's full announcement on Axel:.

WWE has come to terms on the release of Curtis Axel.

WWE wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

https://t.co/E0XaMVvEkN

— WWE (@WWE) April 30, 2020

Stay tuned for more potential WWE releases.