He claims he anticipated being released from WWE long before it actually happened due to the company's changes and his own behavior.

“I thought it was coming months ago. I thought I was going to get released the second I but I didn't think I was coming back real after Mania. I thought I was going to get released with a bunch of other people after Mania.”

Matt Cardona felt a sense of immediate relief and optimism upon his release from his WWE contract as it eliminated the anxiety he felt about his future.

“and the anxiety of like do i stay do i go when the decision was made for me like oh my god it was like thank you thank you so much like instantly relieved instantly”

He feels no bitterness regarding his release, viewing it as a natural progression that allows him to pursue new opportunities.

“i have no ill words to say you know it's just one of those things let me help they gave me everything i've got you know and one thing i've always wanted to do was wrestle and i got to do it for you know a decade on television”

Indi Hartwell states she did not anticipate her release from WWE prior to it occurring.

“I didn't honestly feel like it was coming, especially when it happened.”

Being released from WWE is a standard business procedure that should not be taken personally by a professional wrestler.

“it's just business that's it you can't take it personally or be like what did i do wrong or blah blah you can't sometimes you just make too much money or sometimes they go hey we don't need you right now it doesn't mean you're gone forever”

The speaker views the timing of his release as more significant than the release itself due to the unique global context of the pandemic.

“it's that happening under the context of what's going on in the whole world right now that that's what makes it really stand out and unique because if this were to happen at any other time honestly it doesn't phase you at least for me”

The speaker felt that being released from WWE was a freeing experience because it removed the uncertainty and stress he felt during his time on the main roster.

“But on the other hand, because it was such a roller coaster leading up to that, it felt freeing in a way. Like I told a friend of mine, he asked me if I was okay. I said, "Yeah, man, I'm good. It's almost like when you're in school and school ends and you go on summer vacation."”