Rezar is finally speaking out about his WWE release and he says it wasnt just about creative plans falling apart. The Authors of Pain were part of WWEs February 7, 2025 wave of cuts that also included Akam, Paul Ellering, Cedric Alexander, Sonya Deville, and Blair Davenport. At the time, reports pointed to stalled storylines and backstage perception issues after the Wyatt Sicks angle collapsed. Now, more than a year later, Rezar is claiming a specific backstage situation played a role. While speaking to Casinostugan on February 27, 2026, Rezar explained that things shifted quickly behind the scenes and the change was obvious. According to Rezar, the groups absence from television wasnt random. He says a minor incident took place, and after that, their momentum disappeared. Although he declined to provide specific details about what happened, Rezar didnt deflect responsibility. Instead, he owned his part in it even if he believes the situation may have been more complicated than it appeared. He also pointed to his long tenure with WWE, stressing that this wasnt a pattern of behavior during his nearly decade-long run. AOP had been reintroduced to WWE television months before their release, with Paul Ellering returning alongside them. However, their on-screen momentum stalled after creative directions shifted. Now, Rezars comments suggest there may have been more going on behind the curtain than fans realized. Backstage incidents in wrestling can sometimes carry consequences far beyond what fans see on TV. If Rezars version is accurate, that minor incident may have been the turning point that sealed AOPs fate. Do you think a single backstage moment can derail a WWE run or was this release always coming? Drop your thoughts below and let us know what you think. G Add as a preferred source on Google
