Former WWE Star Elektra Lopez Claims Unfair Release After Main Roster Year

Karissa Rivera, formerly known as Elektra Lopez in WWE, expressed surprise and disappointment over her release from the company in February, exactly one year after her main roster debut. Rivera, who managed Legado Del Fantasma, shared on The Fan’s View podcast that she wanted to wrestle in addition to managing, having pitched ideas and sought more live event opportunities but felt WWE placed her in a managerial role without allowing her to fully showcase her wrestling abilities. Despite her efforts and wrestling background, she was not given a fair chance to prove herself beyond managing, and no reason was provided for her release. She emphasized her desire to build a name independently rather than remain in the shadow of her male counterparts. The release came as a shock since she had appeared on television just days before and was hopeful due to a new writer joining the team. Rivera is now competing on the independent circuit under her real name, Karissa Rivera.