CJ Perry, known to WWE fans as Lana, has opened up about the emotional impact of her release from the company in 2021. The former manager and in-ring competitor was let go in June of that year, ending a significant run that saw her transition from managing Rusev to becoming a featured wrestler in the women’s division. Looking back, Perry admits the news caught her completely off guard due to her position on the card at the time.

Unexpected Departure While On TV

Speaking on Insight with Chris Van Vliet, Perry explained why the release was so surprising. “I was shocked. I was on television and in big, big storylines the whole time,” she said. At the time of her departure, she had been consistently featured in high-profile angles, including a tag team run with Naomi and a prominent feud wit

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