Maria Kanellis Denies Reports She Asked For WWE Release

Akhil Babu January 19, 2019

Maria Kanellis has released a statement on Instagram, denying that she requested her release from WWE.

The report was that she and Mike Kanellis requested their release three weeks ago, but the release was denied by WWE.

"I DID NOT ask for my release," she wrote on Instagram. "Speculation and rumors are running rampant. Someone is playing all the wrestling news sites."

For what it's worth, PWInsider reported that Mike Kanellis asked for his release, but said that they weren't able to substantiate the rumors of Maria also asking for her release. In Maria's post, she doesn't deny that Mike asked for his release. Pro Wrestling Sheet, which first reported the story, said that they've had multiple sources confirm it to them.

Read Maria's full statement below:
I was not going to address this but I am getting phone calls and emails about it. I DID NOT ask for my release. Speculation and rumors are running rampant. Someone is playing all the wrestling news sites. It’s a game. I’ve been in professional wrestling for 15 years and what I do in front of the camera will only be a small part of the full story. I have relationships with fans, talent, producers, and their families. I have been in the hospital when people have been injured and backstage to hug someone that just had a great match. I don’t need to stir up shit. I don’t need to put others down. I am an imperfect human that has learned from past mistakes. Whoever is leaking rumors I pity you. And your desperate attempt for attention while disparaging my husband and I. I’m gonna take the weekend off of social media to hang out with my beautiful family and I suggest whoever it is does the same. Social media is not fact. It is fantasy, a nightmare, or a place for bullies. I want to use this for motivation to be positive everyday. I am still learning how to be a mom. I still fight postpartum depression. And I still try and become a better person everyday. I don’t need this made up extra stress. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and thank you for your support!!
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