Source: F4WOnline
Following reports that Justin Gabriel quit WWE over the weekend, the sports-entertainment organization announced Sunday that he has been released from his contract.
WWE issued the following statement to F4WOnline.com today confirming the release of Gabriel: “WWE has come to terms on the release Justin Gabriel effective as of today.”
To add to the statement, Gabriel’s profile on WWE.com now resides in the Alumni section.
It was reported last night by F4WOnline.com that Gabriel requested to be released from his contract in recent days. He was scheduled to be one of the thirty men competing in tonight’s Royal Rumble Match, but was removed from advertising a few days ago.WWE Releases Justin Gabriel.
Gabriel has plans to continue his wrestling career on the independent circuit as “The Darewolf” PJ Black. Pro Wrestling Syndicate announced Sunday the acquisition of the South African native.
The organization announced on Facebook, “BREAKING NEWS – PWS SIGNS FKA JUSTIN GABRIEL – Taking the injured AR Fox’s spot in The Suicidal Six Way Title Match THIS Saturday Jan 31st at Frozen Fallout in Rahway NJ will be “The Darewolf” PJ Black (fka WWE Superstar Justin Gabriel). Tickets available at ProWrestlingSyndicate.com.”
