This 2015 WWE releases list is a year-by-year archive of WWE Superstars, wrestlers and on-screen talent who left the company during 2015. This resource tracks confirmed releases, roster departures, developmental exits, contract expirations and clearly labeled storyline firings from that calendar year.
WWE SUPERSTARS RELEASED IN 2015:
- January 25 - Justin Gabriel (Paul Lloyd Jr.) quit WWE.
- February 26 - Rey Mysterio (Oscar Gutierrez) left WWE after his contract was not renewed.
- March 31 - CJ Parker (Joseph Robinson) requested and received his WWE release.
- April 3 - AJ Lee (April Mendez) retired from in-ring competition.
- April 24 - Tony Briggs (Brian Reid) was released by WWE.
- July 24 - Hulk Hogan (Terry Bollea) was removed from WWE amid the racist tape controversy.
- July 29 - Layla retired from WWE.
- August 31 - Zahra Schreiber was released by WWE.
- October 9 - Cal Bishop and Devin Taylor were released by WWE.
- October 27 - Christian was moved to the WWE alumni section due to in-ring retirement.
- November 13 - Billy Gunn was released by WWE.
- November 23 - Solomon Crowe was released by WWE.
- November 24 - Brad Maddox was released by WWE.
WWE KAYFABE FIRINGS / STORYLINE EXITS IN 2015:
- January 5 - Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan were fired by The Authority in storyline on Raw, then later reinstated.
- March ??? - The Bunny character seems to be gone from WWE














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