{"id":139980,"date":"2025-08-12T07:49:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:49:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=139980"},"modified":"2025-08-12T07:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T11:49:17","slug":"ashante-thee-adonis-wwe-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/08\/12\/ashante-thee-adonis-wwe-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashante Thee Adonis Says Goodbye to WWE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>WWE officially announced that Ashante Thee Adonis, after six years in the company, will not be returning to the promotion. On August 10, Adonis himself announced he&#8217;s no longer part of the company. This news comes via X, in which he thanked his colleagues and the loyal fans who stood by him. It was not a dramatic or bitter departure; it was simply the ending of one chapter and the beginning of another.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_140016\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-140016\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-140016 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/11-37.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of former WWE star Ashante Thee Adonis.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/11-37.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/11-37-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/11-37-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2025\/08\/11-37-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-140016\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: WWE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>A Peaceful Exit<\/h2>\n<p>This was not an unexpected and abrupt release or an outrageous firing, like many of the recent WWE departures. Reports are indicating that his contract has expired. No personal scandal behind the scenes, no drama in front of the cameras, only a professional farewell and an opportunity to work on something new.<\/p>\n<h2>\u201cSometimes You Gotta Progress Your Story Mode\u201d<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">After 6 unforgettable years under the WWE lights, the time has come for me to close that chapter. I&#39;m filled with nothing but gratitude for every opportunity, the experiences, lessons, and incredible talent I&#39;ve had the chance to work with. <\/p>\n<p>I&#39;m truly excited to show the world\u2026<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tehuti Miles (@tehutimiles) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tehutimiles\/status\/1954528709576470721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ashante Thee Adonis combined Thanksgiving and self-confidence in his farewell post. Simply, no blaming, no extra drama, some good wishes, and good farewells. Calling himself \u201cthe face of the future\u201d and joking that he\u2019s why your girlfriend stopped texting back. He leaves fans smiling and wondering what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Ashante Thee Adonis has stepped out of the company. He was introduced in 2021, by way of year-end roster trims, but returned in the subsequent year, as part of <a  href=\"https:\/\/prowrestling.fandom.com\/wiki\/Hit_Row\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hit Row minus Isaiah<\/a> &#8220;Swerve&#8221; Scott. However, he has made appearances in NXT, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/shows\/smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SmackDown<\/a>, and went as far as engaging in an on-screen romantic affair before he parted ways with WWE.<\/p>\n<h2>An Energetic Last Lap<\/h2>\n<p>Adonis had previously teamed with <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/cedric-alexander\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cedric Alexander<\/a> and was involved in a feud with<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.wwe.com\/superstars\/karmen-petrovic\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Karmen Petrovic<\/a>. However, his final televised match was on June 24 against Ricky Saints. At this point, since his exit, B-Fab is the only member of Hit Row left under contract to WWE.<\/p>\n<p>With no contractual ties holding him back, Ashante Thee Adonis now has a clean slate to decide his next move. He may choose to wrestle in another company, or he may start his career in another field. Some fans are speculating that he may initiate his career in Hollywood, but who knows for now? Fans will tune in and watch to see what the next step is in his story mode.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em><i>Header photo \u2013 WWE \u2013 Stay tuned to the\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/\" target=\"_self\"><em><u><i>Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i> for more on Ashante Thee Adonis and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world, as well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><i>You can check out WWE programming on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81788927\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Netflix<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(Raw),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usanetwork.com\/wwe-friday-night-smackdown\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>USA Network<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(SmackDown),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cwtv.com\/shows\/wwe-nxt\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>The CW<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(NXT),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Tubi<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Evolve),\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aetv.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>A&amp;E<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Superstar Sunday \u2013 Rivals, WWE LFG, and Greatest Moments), and\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peacocktv.com\/watch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>Peacock<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>\u00a0(WWE Main Event as well as archives and premium live event streaming). Follow WWE on social media to relive top moments and matches on\u00a0<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/wwe\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>YouTube<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>, and catch fast-paced action on X (<\/i><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/events\/1773457579022155776?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><u><i>WWE Speed<\/i><\/u><\/em><\/a><em><i>).<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WWE officially announced that Ashante Thee Adonis, after six years in the company, will not be returning to the promotion. On August 10, Adonis himself announced he&#8217;s no longer part of the company. This news comes via X, in which he thanked his colleagues and the loyal fans who stood by him. 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