More On Adnan Virk's WWE Departure

The Adnan Virk-WWE relationship was short lived.

Virk's departure from the company was announced May 25, as a mutual departure, but Fightful Select has learned a little more about the split.

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Adnan Virk left WWE in what the company called a "mutual" departure during another round of cuts. After only seven weeks, the partnership was terminated, and we were told the company was hoping to keep it amicable. Both sides, we're told, were very aware that the situation wasn't working out, and it appeared they knew it early on. In regards to the parting being mutual, Fightful was informed by WWE staff that WWE was going to make the move regardless, and had their mind made up even before the May 24 Raw.

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