Desmond Troy has been released from his contract by WWE.

Desmond Troy revealed the news on his Twitter, tweeting:

"Life is tough, but it’s about time I got some adversity to see what I’m made of. What a way to start the weekend. Thank you @TripleH and @WWENXT for the opportunity. There’s power in the name and with a name like Denzel Dejournette I can’t and won’t lose!

He last wrestled a match on the July 2, 2021, episode of 205 Live, losing to Joe Gacy in an NXT Breakout Tournament Qualifying Match.

Life is tough, but it’s about time I got some adversity to see what I’m made of. What a way to start the weekend. Thank you @TripleH and @WWENXT for the opportunity. There’s power in the name and with a name like Denzel Dejournette I can’t and won’t lose! ✌🏾

, Denzel Dejournette (@DesmondTroyWWE) August 7, 2021