Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

WWE star Tye Dillinger has announced he requested his release from the company.

Dillinger made the announcement via Twitter and wrote:

Before rumors begin to spread, let me set things straight ahead of time:

This evening, I requested my release from WWE. In the past 5 and a half years with them, I have seen and done some wonderful things. Things that I am very proud of and will never forget. I have met and have worked with unquestionably, some of the greatest talent on this earth and the pleasure has been all mine.

I feel at this time this decision, as extremely difficult as it was, is what is best for myself and WWE. I wish to continue to grow as a performer and offer those paying hard earned money to watch a show I'm performing on, a little more of myself. To the male and female locker rooms, coaches and producers, to the production/ring crew, all the way up to the very top of WWE and most of all the fans...l wish you all the very best and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything.

The 38-year-old wrestler returned to WWE developmental in 2013 and was called up to the main roster in 2017. Despite being a popular act in NXT, Dillinger was used sparingly on the main roster. 

We've reached out to WWE for comment and will report back if any statement is released.

FUN FACT: Today is also Tye's birthday!