Authors of Pain WWE Release Came After Backstage Blowup With Wyatt Sicks Member

TLDR

Gzim Selmani revealed that The Authors of Pain's WWE release stemmed from a backstage confrontation during the company's Holiday Tour in December 2024, when a Wyatt Sicks member tried to change their match mid-performance. Selmani said he confronted the wrestler backstage after they refused to go through with planned spots during the match, which he felt crossed a line given AOP's longer tenure with the company. The incident appears to have contributed to AOP's departure from WWE in early 2025, with Selmani now pursuing a career in bare knuckle fighting.