WWE, one of the few sports organizations still operating during the coronavirus pandemic, announced Wednesday that it is furloughing a portion of its workforce and releasing on-screen talent. Among the more high-profile names let go were former world champion Kurt Angle, former tag team champions Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows, former cruiserweight champion Lio Rush, former 24/7 champion Drake Maverick, former Intercontinental champion Zack Ryder and former U.S. champion Rusev. Referee Mike Chioda, who was the longest-tenured referee in WWE history, having been with the company for more than 20 years, also was let go. read more https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id...ome-workers-cuts-other-expenses-amid-pandemic