Carmella Called Out for Entitlement After Blasting WWE Exit

Carmella had been away from WWE since 2023 to prepare for the birth of her child. Eventually, WWE decided not to renew her contract, leading to her departure. Since then, she has made several accusations against the company, and now, she has been criticized for acting entitled.

The former WWE Superstar pulled no punches following her exit as she accused WWE of ghosting her after 12 years of working in the company. She did not end it there as Carmella claimed that WWE punished her for having a baby and pointed out how her husband Corey Graves still had a job while she was let go.

While speaking on the Stevie Richards Show, Stevie Richards believed Carmella wasn’t in the right emotional state to do interviews so soon after leaving the company. He argued that people often say things they might regret when they speak immediately after being released.

“I’m really, really against it because you’re not in the right mindset. You’re not in the right emotional state to go out and start doing interviews after a release, or when your contract runs out, or if you quit, or whatever the situation is. You’re going to say things that you may regret.”

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Richards pointed out that Carmella’s claims of being punished for having a baby made it seem like she was singled out, but in reality, many wrestlers face releases. He also noted that wrestling relationships can be tough, especially when one person keeps their job while the other doesn’t.

Richards noted that her comment about her husband still having a job while she was let go seemed odd to him, as he felt she should be happy that their family still had financial security instead of sounding resentful.

In other words, the accusations that she got fired or didn’t have her contract renewed because she had a baby—that she’s being punished for having a baby—emotionally, she’s thinking she’s been singled out. She believes she was punished and that her contract wasn’t renewed because of that.

“But man, the next statement—this is where wrestling relationships and marriages can be dangerous. One person gets pushed while the other doesn’t. One stays employed, and the other is unemployed. It creates so much strife because the people in these relationships are very career-oriented. You sacrifice so much to get to WWE, to be on TV, to make it. And then suddenly, you’re gone, while the person you love is still there. That comment she made about her husband still having a job while she’s no longer there—that was just kind of weird. It threw me off. Like, what are you trying to say? I’d be happy if anybody in my family was still getting a paycheck. Isn’t that weird?

That’s why I’m against airing grievances like this. It happens to everyone—everyone gets fired, everyone eventually gets released. At the very least, she should be happy that her husband still has a job, so they can support their family. But the way she said it—it sounded like she resents him. The tone, even just reading the words, makes it feel that way. That’s why I say wrestling relationships and marriages can be volatile. Not in a physical sense, but because one person is always being used by the company while the other isn’t.”

Richards explained that wrestling is an emotional business, where people feel like part of a family when they are needed but are quickly reminded it’s just business when they are let go. Richards suggested that Carmella should have taken time to process everything, used her 90-day non-compete period to reflect, and only spoken publicly after securing a new opportunity. He also criticized Carmella for her entitlement.

“It’s emotional—that’s what it is. It comes across as entitlement, or maybe that entitlement rises to the surface, and it’s an emotional reaction but it’s really not needed. The business makes you feel like you’re part of a family when they need you, but when they release you, suddenly it’s just business. You’re told not to take it personally, but it’s hard not to.”

Instead of venting frustrations immediately, he believed Carmella could have taken a more professional approach by acknowledging WWE’s role in her career and moving forward with a positive mindset. He warned that speaking too can sometimes cause more harm than good.

“Say whatever you want about Carmella’s wrestling ability, but she was still on the road, she still showed up, she put in the time, she was away from her family, and she sacrificed. In wrestling, the only things that are real are the money and the miles. She should have taken her 90 days, taken as much time as she needed, and then, when she got a new job in AEW or anywhere else, that’s when she should have spoken about her experience. She could’ve said, ‘I didn’t get my contract renewed, but now I have a new career, and I’m very happy. Thank you, WWE, for employing me for 12 years. I wouldn’t be here without that experience.’ But instead, she went straight for the microphone, speaking from the heart, and that can be the worst possible thing to do.”

Regardless, we will have to wait and see whether Carmella’s accusations against WWE have ended up burning bridges with the company, as fans feel all of her comments were really out of line and not needed at all.

Do you agree with Stevie Richards’ take on Carmella’s WWE exit, or do you believe Carmella was justified in expressing her frustration? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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