BJ Ray Says WWE Release ‘Came As A Surprise’ Just Days After Shoulder Surgery

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BJ Ray revealed that his WWE release came as a complete surprise, occurring just days after he underwent shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in September 2025. Ray was released alongside Wes Lee, Lance Anoa'i, Drako Knox, and Stevie Turner as part of a wave of roster cuts, with Ray suggesting that the group of names released together may have been a factor in the decision-making process.