Maria Kanellis took to her official Instagram account this weekend to publicly deny reports that she has requested a release from the WWE.
The report by Pro Wrestling Sheet also claimed her husband, Mike Kanellis, requested a release from WWE as well. PWInsider followed up that report this week stating Mike requested his release three weeks ago and was denied.
Maria’s statement can be read 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!!”
Injured star close to returning
PWInsider is reporting that Tye Dillinger is close to making a comeback.
Dillinger, who suffered an injury to his hand last October that required surgery, is close to making a full-time return to the Smackdown brand in the coming weeks.
As reported earlier, a slew of injured WWE talent are expected to return to the company in the coming months, including The Bludgeon Brothers, Sin Cara and Fandango.