So far in 2008, World Wrestling Entertainment has parted ways with a total of 50 performers,29 from the main roster and 21 from developmental. 2008 saw some surprising departures in Bobby Lashley, Elijah Burke and Trevor Murdoch, and some not so surprising departures in The Highlanders, Braden Walker and Domino. Without further ado, here is the complete list of WWE departures in 2008.
Ashley Massaro - Released July 9, 2008
Balls Mahoney - Released April 28, 2008
Big Daddy V - Released August 8, 2008
Bobby Lashley - Released February 4, 2008
Braden Walker - Released August 7, 2008
Cherry - Released August 15, 2008
Chuck Palumbo - Released November 7, 2008
Colin Delaney - Released August 15, 2008
Dave Taylor - Released April 28, 2008
Domino - Released August 8, 2008
Elijah Burke - Released November 10, 2008
James Curtis - Released August 8, 2008
Jonathan Coachman - Contract Expired August 2008
Kenny Dykstra - Released November 10, 2008
Lance Cade - Released October 14, 2008
Lena Yada - Released November 10, 2008
Mick Foley - Contract Expired August 31, 2008
Nick Patrick - Released August 8, 2008
Nunzio - Released August 8, 2008
Paul London - Released November 7, 2008
Ric Flair - Parted Ways August 3, 2008
Robbie McAllister - Released August 15, 2008
Rory McAllister - Released August 15, 2008
Shannon Moore - Released August 8, 2008
Stevie Richards - Released August 15, 2008
Super Crazy - Released November 5, 2008
Torrie Wilson - Released May 8, 2008
Trevor Murdoch - Released July 3, 2008
Wes Adams - Released August 15, 2008
2008 WWE DEVELOPMENTAL DEPARTURES
Ace Steele - Released February 4, 2008
Al Snow - Released February 4, 2008
Antoni Polaski - Released February 4, 2008
"Campus Legend" Brad Allen - Released August 12, 2008
Charles "The Hammer" Evans - Released August 12, 2008
Chet the Jett - Released February 26, 2008
Chris Gray - Released April 22, 2008
Derrick Neikirk - Released January 2008
Germn Figueroa - Released March 2008
G-Rilla - Released August 08, 2008
Jamie Tucker - Released August 2008
Johnny Jeter - Released Early 2008
Kassidy James - Contract Expired February 4, 2008
Matt O'Neal - Released August 15, 2008
Mike Mondo - Released June 13, 2008
Rob Terry - Released August 2008
Ryan Bishop - Released April 22, 2008
Shawn Osbourne - Released February 4, 2008
Silas Young - Released March 2008
Timmy Baltimore - Released September 2008
Tommy Taylor - Released April 22, 2008
Source: Pw Pix