More Details On Hideo Itami’s WWE Exit: Itami Bids Farewell, Stars React

We reported yesterday that Hideo Itami has finished up with WWE as of last night’s Smackdown taping and asked for his release from the company. PWInsider reports that Itami has not been granted his release yet but is expected to get it soon. He said goodbye to everyone and last night was his final scheduled night with WWE. It’s believed that he is looking to return to his home in Japan. Once he gets his release, he’ll have a 90-day no-compete clause.

Itami said goodbye on Twitter as well, which prompted reactions from several WWE stars.

THANK YOU.

— KENTA (@HideoItami) January 30, 2019

Eien no shin'yū @HideoItami pic.twitter.com/60e3p9cP7X

— Peyton Royce (@PeytonRoyceWWE) January 30, 2019

Nope. Thank you 🙂 utmost respect to you https://t.co/46KnoWRokU

— Nikki Cross (@NikkiCrossWWE) January 30, 2019

I respect @HideoItami

— Cedric Alexander (@CedricAlexander) January 30, 2019

Thank you, Kenta! @HideoItami.
I will always #Respect you! pic.twitter.com/84Lk4ypQAf

— No Way Jose (@WWENoWayJose) January 30, 2019

Thank you pic.twitter.com/qyNdhtsS67

— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) January 30, 2019

The #IIconics respect you @HideoItami 😆😆 pic.twitter.com/FdzrRHWMBO

— Billie Kay (@BillieKayWWE) January 30, 2019