A number of people have parted ways with WWE over the last few months, and now it seems that another name is done with the company. Back in November of 2025 it was announced that Cyrus Habibi-Likio had signed with the company, and he confirmed today that he is parting ways with WWE.
“It was not an easy decision, but I had to make it. Most of you guys know I signed a 3 year contract with WWE, but I’ve decided to step away. 3 reasons – and I’ll share why. I’ve been a professional athlete for a few years now, obviously played division 1 football, I’ve been all over the place. For years now it’s been only about myself, just constantly chasing, trying to move up the ladder. And I’ve gotten to a point in my life where my wife and I have out third kid on the way. I also have my grandparents back home – both sets, which I’m very blessed to have, they’re getting older and I just feel like our life belongs in California with out family.
Second – financially. I’m having a hard time doing my California real estate business in Florida. When you start in WWE, you don’t get paid the most. Potentially you can make bread. But me specifically I’m not at a time in my life where I can live off potential. Being brutally honest – I can go back to California and make main roster, main event type money through real estate.
Third one, most importantly, is my faith. I feel being a professional athlete, and there’s nothing wrong with it, where you’re constantly chasing things to better yourself, I feel like it’s been pretty hard to glorify my lord and savior. So, I feel now that I have more time on my hands, I’m not traveling, I can spend more time in my church community, and honestly just building a healthy relationship with Jesus.
I just wanna come on here and say thank you WWE. I appreciate you guys. Some of the best people I ever met. Who knows, once everything’s figured out on my end, I may jump back into wrestling. But for now real estate, and I’m going hard on my content, full-time on social media. Can’t wait for this journey.”
Stay tuned for updates.