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Eleven Years End as WWE Parts Ways With Nigerian-American Star

Apollo Crews is no longer a WWE superstar. The company has officially released the Nigerian-American wrestler after eleven years on the roster, confirming one of the most significant departures in recent WWE history.

Crews announced the news himself on his verified social media accounts on May 3, 2026, writing: “Thank you, WWE, for eleven incredible years.” The post marks the formal end of a career that began under the ring name Uhaa Nation before his mainstream WWE debut in 2016.

Crews confirmed the release publicly and in his own words. This is not a rumour. This is not a report from a third party. The man himself posted the announcement, which removes any ambiguity about whether the departure was voluntary or forced.

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