Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Christian has reportedly been released from his active performer contract with the WWE, something that was a technicality as he was no longer expected to wrestle again, according to a report from The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.

The report notes that while Christian never officially retired from in-ring competition, this news pretty much closes the door on his in-ring WWE career as the belief was that Vince McMahon would not clear him to wrestle again because of his history with concussions.

For those wondering, the release DOES NOT affect Christian’s status as the co-host of the Edge And Christian Show That Totally Reeks Of Awesomeness.