Giovanni Vinci Admits WWE Release Was a Weird Mix of Feelings

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Giovanni Vinci has opened up about his February 2025 WWE release, describing it as "a weird mix of feelings" that included disappointment but also relief after a difficult period leading up to his departure. Speaking to Chris Van Vliet, the former Imperium member said the release felt "freeing" after a roller coaster experience and compared it to the weight being lifted off when school ends for summer vacation. Vinci noted he wasn't surprised by the call since he had been off TV despite WWE's earlier plans to bring him back, and even SmackDown's expansion to three hours didn't create opportunities for him.