Gerald Brisco Cut by Vince McMahon, More Office Cuts by WWE Today

WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, who has worked for WWE in a backstage role since 1984, has been let go by Vince McMahon.

“Last night I received a call from WWE Chairman of the Board Vince McMahon to let me know after 36 years of dedication to WWE that I am no longer needed,” Brisco tweeted. “I’m OK with this. I will still be around to help talent.”

Ok, want to get this out the right way. Last night I received a call from @wwe Chairman Of The board @VinceMcMahon to let me know after 36 years of dedication to @wwe i an no longer needed. I’m ok withthis. I will still be around to help talent. More info will follow. Thanks

— Gbrisco🤼‍♂️ (@Fgbrisco) September 10, 2020

I appreciate all the well wishes I would also like to add that I need a little space so everyone asking for an interview at this time I need to step back take a deep breath just remember I have no anger just emotions at this time

— Gbrisco🤼‍♂️ (@Fgbrisco) September 10, 2020

Other employees have also been cut by WWE today, according to PWInsider, who said that “there have been departures all across the board, with live events and travel departments hit hard” because of WWE cutting back on travel and house shows during the pandemic.

In recent weeks, WWE has been bringing back some employees who were furloughed in April. Many of the people who were let go today are the people who were furloughed and hadn’t been brought back yet, PWInsider says.

As of now, there’s no word of any wrestlers being released.