BREAKING: Big Cass Fired

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BREAKING: The WWE has issued the following, announcing the release of Smackdown Superstar William Morrissey a.k.a. Big Cass:

BREAKING NEWS: WWE has come to terms on the release of William Morrissey (Big Cass). https://t.co/x3E2bYYCRg

— WWE (@WWE) June 19, 2018

Although Big Cass has struggled as of late, the development is considered a surprise. Stay tuned to this page for updates, as they become available.

UPDATE: Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live reports that Big Cass was in a terrible mood backstage at Money in the Bank and speculates that Cass may have been angry about losing to Daniel Bryan once again. Furthermore, Alvarez adds that the WWE did not wish Cass well on his future endeavors.

UPDATE 2: Per Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, Vince McMahon called a private meeting with Big Cass before tonight's SmackDown. It was during this meeting that Cass was terminated.

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