Drako Knox Blames WWE Creative for Release

Another WWE developmental talent is out—and he’s pointing the finger straight at creative. Drako Knox, one of the names recently released from WWE’s LFG, NXT, ID, and EVOLVE programs, didn’t hold back after learning his time with the company had come to an end.

Knox reacted on Twitter to Booker T’s comments about how developmental wrestlers usually have about two to two and a half years to prove themselves. And while Knox agreed with that timeline, he made it clear that effort alone doesn’t guarantee anything if the creative team doesn’t see a future for you.

“I’ve never gotten bad feedback. I always gave my all, made an impression no matter what I was asked to do. Ask anybody, I have recommendations. But the timeline part checks out. If creative doesn’t see anything for you no matter how good you are then you got 2 1/2 years max.”

That’s a brutal truth about WWE’s developmental system—one where passion and work ethic aren’t always enough. Knox’s words reflect the frustration of many who feel their fate was sealed long before any real opportunity came.

Fans online have echoed the sentiment that Knox had potential and a strong presence, but WWE Creative ultimately didn’t have a direction for him. That disconnect between talent and storytelling continues to cost promising names their spot before they ever hit the main roster.

Drako Knox now joins a growing list of talents who were released despite strong feedback and backstage support. Whether another promotion picks him up or he takes time to reset, one thing’s for sure—he’s not staying silent about what went down.

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