WWE has reportedly released a number of staff from the WWE Performance Center today, according to a report from PWInsider.

We reported earlier that Road Dogg has been released from his position, and Fightful is now reporting that veteran WWE Superstar William Regal who had been an important part of the WWE NXT brand has also been released.

WWE issued the following statement saying "With the continued evolution of NXT 2.0, we've decided to part ways with some of the staff based in our Performance Center. We thank them for their many contributions throughout the years and wish them the best."

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