WWE NXT tag team The DYAD (Jagger Reid & Rip Fowler), aka Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) revealed in separate posts on their official Twitter accounts that the WWE have denied their requests for a release from the company, which was requested on April 3rd, noting that their contracts expire this October.

As of today, WWE has denied my request for my release.

I want to thank you all for your support throughout my career, I'll never take that for granted.

My contract with WWE expires on 14th October 2023.

I'm excited to share our next chapter, once we are free agents.

— James Drake (@JamesDrake_GYV) April 25, 2023

Today WWE have denied our release, which was requested on April 3rd.

On 15th Oct '23 we will be free agents again.

I personally want to thank all of our fans for your continued support, it means a lot to both of us especially during times like these! We'll see you on the 16th!

— Rip Fowler (@RipFowlerWWE) April 25, 2023

Our statements tonight are simply factual and intended to keep our fans (who have been asking questions) updated.

I would like to add that @JoeGacy and @avawwe_ are both boss and will continue to smash everything that they do! Lots of love for both ??

— Rip Fowler (@RipFowlerWWE) April 25, 2023