During SmackDown, WWE Superstar Jinder Mahal made a bold announcement, declaring his departure from the company via social media and subsequently updating his bio to reflect his newfound status as a free agent.
Amidst the ongoing show, Mahal took to social media to deliver the news of his resignation, signaling a significant change in his career trajectory.
Mahal’s absence from WWE programming had been notable in recent times, with his last in-ring appearance dating back to the Andre The Giant Battle Royal.
Prior to that, he competed in a Main Event taping on April 1, marking sparse participation since February 19. Despite his intermittent presence, Mahal had been a fixture in WWE since his return to the company in 2016.
In a succinct tweet, Mahal unequivocally stated his decision:
“I Quit. Maharaja Out 💰.”
Speculation arose among fans regarding the authenticity of Mahal’s departure, with some questioning if it was part of a storyline.
However, subsequent actions dispelled such notions as Mahal updated his bio to denote his status as a free agent, referencing the customary “90 days” non-compete clause typically included in WWE releases.
Meanwhile, Xia Li, another WWE talent, also confirmed her departure from the company, echoing Mahal’s announcement.
Reports from PWInsider and Fightful Select corroborated Mahal’s departure from WWE, despite his initial statement indicating that he had quit.
As uncertainties loom over potential additional releases from the company, the extent of Triple H’s involvement in such decisions remains unclear, with no official confirmation regarding his role in the matter.
