Maria Kanellis Denies Reports She & Mike Asked For WWE Release

Maria Kanellis denies she’s trying to get out of WWE!

In case you missed it, there have been a number of rumors surrounding the futures of some WWE Superstars following reports that The Revival requested their release from the company this past Monday (more on that here).

Among those rumored to have also asked for a release are Mike and Maria Kanellis (see the story here), who have been seen sparingly on WWE television since arriving (or returning in Maria’s case) at Money In The Bank 2017. Yesterday, Maria took to Twitter with a number of posts taking aim at the rumors and other speculation surrounding them, but didn’t specifically address whether or not she and Mike had tried getting out of their contract (find that here).

Today, Maria has now addressed the rumor directly via Instagram:

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I was not going to address this but I am getting phone calls and emails about it. I DID NOT ask for my release. Speculation and rumors are running rampant. Someone is playing all the wrestling news sites. It’s a game. I’ve been in professional wrestling for 15 years and what I do in front of the camera will only be a small part of the full story. I have relationships with fans, talent, producers, and their families. I have been in the hospital when people have been injured and backstage to hug someone that just had a great match. I don’t need to stir up shit. I don’t need to put others down. I am an imperfect human that has learned from past mistakes. Whoever is leaking rumors I pity you. And your desperate attempt for attention while disparaging my husband and I. I’m gonna take the weekend off of social media to hang out with my beautiful family and I suggest whoever it is does the same. Social media is not fact. It is fantasy, a nightmare, or a place for bullies. I want to use this for motivation to be positive everyday. I am still learning how to be a mom. I still fight postpartum depression. And I still try and become a better person everyday. I don’t need this made up extra stress. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and thank you for your support!!

A post shared by Maria Kanellis-Bennett (@mariakanellis) on Jan 18, 2019 at 12:46pm PST

Additionally, while it has not been confirmed either way, PWInsider is reporting that they have not been able to able to substantiate reports that Mike and Maria are looking for a way out of the WWE.