Baron Corbin thanks fans for their support following the news that WWE would not be renewing his expiring contract. Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via Fightful Select) reported on November 1 that WWE would not be renewing Corbin’s contract,

As mentioned, Baron Corbin was one of a couple of names that the WWE is expected to officially announce the release of in the coming days. Tegan Nox and Indi Hartwell were also released, and based on Hartwell's reaction to the news, it doesn't seem it was expected:

After a career as an offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, the future star signed to the WWE under the NXT brand in 2012, which primarily develops emerging talent.

Baron Corbin has commented on his exit from WWE after a 12-year run with the company. Corbin was informed his contract would not be renewed last Friday, the same day that Indi Hartwell and Tegan

Former United States Champion Baron Corbin responds to a fan who believes WWE "fumbled the bag" by letting him go.

Ahead of “Crown Jewel”, WWE is parting ways with three Superstars. Baron Corbin was informed today by WWE that his contract would not be renewed. Indi Hartwell and Tegan Nox will be free agents within 90 days.

Fightful Select is reporting that Baron Corbin, Tegan Nox and Indi Hartwell have all been released from their WWE contracts. It's understood that Corbin was told his deal wouldn't be extended when it lapses. Meanwhile, female stars Nox and Hartwell will become free agents able to wrestle elsewhere within the next 90 days.

Friday saw three significant departures from WWE as Baron Corbin, Indi Hartwell, and Tegan Nox were released or exited the company. Hartwell, a former NXT Womens Champion, appeared shocked by the news.

Baron Corbin agrees that WWE fumbled the bag by letting him go. On 1, Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful reported that Corbin’s WWE contract was expiring, and the company would not be renewing it. Corbin then posted a new cooking video on Instagram following the news of his WWE departure.