The following 18 wrestlers and performers were released by World Wrestling Entertainment in the last 24 hours:

- Joy Giovanni
- Kenzo Suzuki
- Hiroko
- Matt Morgan
- Charlie Haas
- Jackie Gayda
- Marty Jannetty
- Dawn Marie
- Mark Jindrak
- Maven
- Shannon Moore
- James Yun (Akio)
- David Heath (Gangrel)
- Billy Kidman
- Spike Dudley
- Kevin Fertig
- Bubba & D-Von Dudley

Source: PWInsider.com & 1wrestling.com

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-- The Dudley Boys (Bubba Ray & D’Von) were released because their contracts are up next month and they couldn't agree money terms with WWE. The Dudleys are said to be looking at TNA and Japan as future options.

-- Marty Jannetty was released because of a domestic incident that occurred with his partner. He was subsequently jailed.

-- Dawn Marie had her contract bought out due to her pregnancy.

Source: PWInsider.com

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Bubba & D-Von Dudley

I really like these guys. That's too bad they had to go.