“I let myself be p***ed off,” 33-year-old star opens up about shockingly getting fired from WWE

Top Dolla was released by the Stamford based company in September 2023.

“I let myself be p***ed off,” 33-year-old star opens up about shockingly getting fired from WWE

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Top Dolla, was a key member of the popular Hit Row faction in WWE. However, following the Stamford-based company’s merger with TKO, the company released the 33-year-old star from his contract, marking the end of his tenure with WWE. Top Dolla recently shared his thoughts on his feelings after getting released.

After his release from WWE, Top Dolla, whose real name is AJ Francis, expressed initial frustration but quickly shifted his focus to future opportunities. He believes that he is now in a position to showcase his star power and prove that he can be a significant asset to any wrestling promotion. Since leaving WWE, he has been able to leverage his pre-existing connections to media outlets like ESPN, ABC, NBC, and TMZ to further his career.

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Francis feels a sense of appreciation from other wrestling promotions, such as TNA, when he utilizes these connections to promote their brand. He believes that his ability to make such impactful connections demonstrates the value he can bring to various companies, leading to them offering him opportunities and financial compensation.

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I let myself be p***ed off for 24 hours and then it was time to gameplan. Actually, I get an opportunity now to show, and I've already been doing it, that I'm a star. I'm not background. I'm not just another person that happens to be on your roster. I can carry your roster if you give me a microphone and let me go. I am at the point now where I'm hotter than I ever was in WWE and I'm doing it all on my own.
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Since leaving WWE, Top Dolla has swiftly put his career back on track. He has been making appearances in Indie wrestling promotions, including a notable appearance at TNA’s Hard to Kill pay-per-view event. Additionally, he recently released a music video that quickly garnered around 1 million views in just a few days.

Top Dolla’s brief tenure in the WWE

Top Dolla, signed with WWE in early 2020. His wrestling television debut on NXT in 2021 marked the beginning of a promising career. Aligning himself with Isaiah “Swerve” Scott, he quickly made an impact by assisting Scott in defeating Leon Ruff and establishing himself as a heel.

Top Dolla with Hit Row
Top Dolla with Hit Row (via WWE)

Following this, Top Dolla was introduced as part of the new stable, Hit Row, alongside Scott, Ashante “Thee” Adonis, and B-Fab. This alliance showcased his talent and charisma, propelling him into the spotlight. Despite the 2021 WWE Draft drafting Hit Row to SmackDown, the group encountered challenges when WWE released B-Fab and the rest of the group departed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and budget cuts.

Top Dolla made a surprise return to WWE on SmackDown with Hit Row. Their victory over local competitors reignited their momentum, leading to a main roster championship opportunity for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Although they were unsuccessful in capturing the championship, 33-year-old and Adonis continued to make an impact. However, WWE unexpectedly released him from his contract, bringing his time with the company to an abrupt end.

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