Former WWE champion Madcap Moss, now known as Mike Rallis, made a long-awaited return to the ring after 215 days, marking a special occasion with WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart in attendance.
Moss was among the many superstars released following the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Despite his departure, Moss refrained from competing elsewhere even after his 90-day no-compete clause expired.
Alongside his wife Tenille Dashwood, formerly known as Emma, Moss ventured into content creation, starting a YouTube channel documenting their global travels. They’ve confirmed their intentions to return to wrestling.
Moss’s comeback occurred on April 14 in Victoria, Australia, under the Oceania Pro Wrestling banner. He squared off against fellow WWE alum Chris Masters for the Stu Hart Heritage Championship, with Bret Hart observing from ringside.
A video shared by Masters on Instagram captured the intense showdown between the two.
Notably, Moss even executed the Sharpshooter during the match. However, the encounter concluded with Masters emerging victorious, utilizing his renowned Master Lock submission hold.
The bout marked Madcap Moss’s first wrestling match in 215 days since his last appearance on the September 11, 2023, episode of Main Event, where he faced Bronson Reed.
A Look at Where Other Released WWE Superstars Stand
While Madcap Moss returned to action, his former colleagues who were released alongside him last September have ventured onto various paths:
- Dolph Ziggler is presently signed with TNA Wrestling and also competes in NJPW and GCW.
- Shelton Benjamin remains a free agent but has made appearances for WWC in Puerto Rico and OPW.
- Elias has returned to the independent circuit, most recently competing at Black Label Pro.
- Mustafa Ali freelances, wrestling for NJPW and TNA Wrestling.
- Matt Riddle operates in the indies while being signed with MLW.
- Rick Boogs has retired from professional wrestling.
- Top Dolla continues in the indies, participating in TNA Wrestling, MLW, and GCW events.
- Mace and Mansoor continue as a tag team, competing on the independent circuit.
- Alicia Fox secured a victory against Mickie James at a recent OPW event.
- Dana Brooke is affiliated with TNA Wrestling.
- Ikemen Jiro resumed wrestling in Japan.
- Quincy Elliot is active in European wrestling circuits.
- Shanky represented India at a recent OPW event.
- Yulisa Leon resumed wrestling in Mexico.
- Other released talents like Aliyah, Dabba-Kato, Kevin Ventura-Cortes, and Bryson Montana have remained inactive in wrestling since their release.
