WWE Releases More Employees Including Longtime Ring Announcer Tony Chimel

[Buffy]

Former WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel and several other employees have been released from the company.

There were several employees released by WWE this past Friday, according to PWInsider. Most of the cuts were logistical and behind-the-scenes staff that were working out of company headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

It's believed that 10-15 employees were let go

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Chimel is the most well known name who was released. He had been with the company since 1991 and most notably worked as a ring announcer for the SmackDown brand. Chimel moved into a behind-the-scenes role in recent years, working as a production manager and overseeing the WWE ring crew. He often made special TV appearances for Christian and WWE Hall of Famer Edge, including cameos on their WWE Network show.

Another name that came as a surprise to others was Derek Casselman. He had been WWE's Director of Venue Merchandise for Remote Operations and had been with WWE since 1993. Casselman had been with the company for more than 27 years and was well-liked by many.

Stay tuned for more on the latest round of WWE budget cuts.

Source: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2...ore-employees-including-longtime-ring-676751/
Another round of releases that were not warranted and I bet you that Vince will lie about the money situation to the next share holders.

 

[Chris]

This is as sad as when Mark Yeaton was released

 

[Dale]

How do you know they are not warranted? I got a feeling that they might just know a little more than we do about areas than be cut back on..

 

[Cwalker]

No...no....when Edge comes back, you bring back Chimel damnit!!. No one else is allowed to call him the "Rated R SUUUUUUUUUPPPERSTAR"

 

[Deezy]

They're releasing employees so they don't have to lie to investors.

These are the ones who have benefits....cutting them should be a no brainer. Aldo bring in younger people to fill their roles so they don't have to pay any pension.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

Someone like Chimel collectin' like 5 grand checks sittin' at home. Just give them a nice severance until they can comeback.