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  • Backstage News On Drake Maverick’s WWE Status

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    Drake Maverick is under contract with WWE once again after being released in April. The former 205 Live General Manager came up short on Wednesday against El Hijo del Fantasma in the tournament finals to crown the new NXT Cruiserweight Champion. However, Triple H met Maverick at the entrance to present him with a new…

  • Interim Cruiserweight Champion Crowned

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    We saw the finals of the NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament between Drake Maverick and El Hijo del Fantasma on tonight’s NXT. The match opened up with Fantasma trying to get a quick pin, but Maverick was able to kick out at 2. Fantasma would continue to stay on the offensive with Maverick seemingly not able…

  • NXT Cruiserweight Championship Match & More Set For Next Week’s NXT

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    The Interim NXT Cruiserweight Champion will be crowned next week. Drake Maverick continued his winning ways by pulling out the victory over Jake Atlas and Kushida on this week’s NXT to advance to the finals of the cruiserweight tournament. As a result, Maverick will now face El Hijo del Fantasma on the June 3rd episode…

  • Drake Maverick Posts Emotional Video

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    Drake Maverick took to Twitter to post his thoughts on his release: https://twitter.com/WWEMaverick/status/1250493936185102339?s=09 From me personally, I am shredded by this video. I’ve not been a huge fan of his, but to see the absolute emotion and brokenness is heart wrenching. This shows how tightly knit the WWE family is with one another.

  • WWE Releases EC3, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson & More

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    WWE has begun announcing talent releases amid the budget cut announcement on Wednesday: WWE has come to terms on the release of Drake Maverick (James Curtin), Curt Hawkins (Brian Myers), Karl Anderson (Chad Allegra), Luke Gallows (Drew Hankinson), Heath Slater (Heath Miller), Eric Young (Jeremy Fritz), EC3 (Michael Hutter) and Lio Rush (Lionel Green). We wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Click here for the official announcement.

  • Drake Maverick Managing Baron Corbin At WWE Live Events

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    WWE has been trying out Drake Maverick as the manager of Baron Corbin at live events. It’s a concept that is being advertised for shows later this month and into the new year. No word as to when or if Maverick will debut on television in the role but it’s likely. There has been some…

  • WWE NXT To Share Talent With 205 Live

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    Drake Maverick announced in a video on the official WWE Twitter that he and NXT General Manager William Regal have reached an agreement that will allow NXT talent under 205 lbs. to also compete full-time in 205 Live. Maverick announced the competitors will be introduced on 205 Live over the next few weeks, including the…