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Karissa Rivera WWE Release & Future Plans - News Directory 3

Karissa Rivera WWE Release & Future Plans

May 30, 2025 Catherine Williams Sports
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At a glance
  • Karissa Rivera, previously known as ⁢Elektra Lopez in WWE, is charting a new course after her unexpected release from the company on Feb.10.
  • Speaking on the Fan's View podcast, Rivera revealed her surprise at WWE's decision.
  • Rivera ⁤said she was ⁢looking forward to new opportunities.
Original source: wrestlingattitude.com

Karissa Rivera, known in WWE as Elektra Lopez, is⁤ embracing a fresh start following ‍her Febuary 10th release.in a candid revelation, Rivera shared her surprise at ‍teh WWE⁣ decision, especially given her recent television appearances. Now ‍focused on self-reliant wrestling, she’s eager to leverage her wrestling⁤ background and seize new opportunities, having pitched ideas to transition‍ to in-ring action while ⁢with the company. Rivera expressed feeling she didn’t get a fair chance to showcase her skills. She’s looking ahead ⁢at what’s next after such ⁤an abrupt departure. Catch her ⁣at House of Glory ‍on June 7th.‍ For ⁣up-to-the-minute updates, check out News Directory 3. Wonder what she’ll do next? Discover what’s next …

key Points

  • Karissa Rivera, formerly Elektra Lopez, ⁢was released by WWE ‍on Feb. 10.
  • Rivera expressed surprise at the release, as she had just appeared on TV.
  • She is now⁤ wrestling on the autonomous circuit and will appear at House of Glory on June⁣ 7.

Karissa Rivera Reflects on WWE Release, Eyes Independent wrestling

Updated May 30, 2025

Karissa Rivera, previously known as ⁢Elektra Lopez in WWE, is charting a new course after her unexpected release from the company on Feb.10. Rivera had been managing ⁢Ghost Legacy alongside Santos Escobar, Angel, and Berto.

Speaking on the Fan’s View podcast, Rivera revealed her surprise at WWE’s decision. She had appeared on television ‍just days before her release.

Rivera ⁤said she was ⁢looking forward to new opportunities. She had been pitching ideas to transition from managing to more in-ring action, emphasizing her wrestling background.

Rivera felt she didn’t get a fair chance to showcase her wrestling skills. “I don’t mind managing, but I want to be able to do both,”⁢ Rivera said. “When I tried out, I tried out as a wrestler, not as a ⁣manager.”

She recalled the day of her release, noting the uncertainty and lack of explanation. “People ⁣were getting released while⁤ we were at⁤ work,” Rivera said. “I got ⁣home, and at 2:30 ‍in the afternoon, I got a call, and they told me the news. No reason given. Nothing.”

now,‍ Karissa Rivera⁣ is actively competing on the independent‍ circuit.Her next scheduled appearance is at House of Glory (HOG) Puerto Rican Weekend on June 7.

What’s next

Rivera aims to make a notable⁤ impact on the independent wrestling scene,⁣ leveraging her experience‍ and drive to establish herself as a top performer.

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