Mustafa Ali announces he’s ‘no longer working with WWE’

  • Ian Carey
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Mustafa Ali says he is no longer working with WWE. 

The 37-year-old announced the news in a social media post on Thursday morning. He had been scheduled to face Dominik Mysterio for the NXT North American Championship at No Mercy. 

Ali was interviewed on NXT this week. He told McKenzie Mitchell he was upset about Dragon Lee getting a title shot before him and vowed to be on Raw next week to confront both Lee and Mysterio. 

Ali had previously requested his release from WWE in January 2022. In a social media post, Ali wrote at the time, “I have a message that is much bigger than my dreams in pro wrestling. Despite my best efforts, I will not be able to deliver this message while working with WWE. Therefore, I am requesting my release from WWE.” 

Figthful would later report Ali’s request came after a “heated” meeting with Vince McMahon over a pitch regarding Ali’s on-screen character. WWE is said to have denied Ali’s request for a release. He would return to the company three months later. 

Ali had been with the company since debuting in 2016’s Cruiserweight Classic and becoming part of the 205 Live brand.