Ashante “Thee” Adonis announced Sunday that his time as a WWE talent has come to a close.
Adonis posted a statement to X this weekend, noting that he is no longer with the promotion. Fightful has since reported that his contract with the company had expired.
After 6 unforgettable years under the WWE lights, the time has come for me to close that chapter. I'm filled with nothing but gratitude for every opportunity, the experiences, lessons, and incredible talent I've had the chance to work with.
I'm truly excited to show the world…
— Tehuti Miles (@tehutimiles) August 10, 2025
After 6 unforgettable years under the WWE lights, the time has come for me to close that chapter. I’m filled with nothing but gratitude for every opportunity, the experiences, lessons, and incredible talent I’ve had the chance to work with.
I’m truly excited to show the world what I can really do. Sometimes you gotta get off multiplayer and progress your story mode. I believe i’m the face of the future and the reason your girl stopped texting you back ?
This is a brand new beginning. I am becoming the best version of myself. You have only seen a glimpse of my true potential, and im just scratching the surface. I know that to some this can be a dark time, but stars can’t shine without darkness.
Adonis, 32, first started appearing on the independents in 2018, wrestling for Maryland-based promotion MCW Pro Wrestling. After a brief run in the promotion, as well as a few appearances in ROH, it was announced in 2020 that Adonis signed a WWE deal.
Adonis started out working matches on both NXT and 205 Live. In 2021, he joined Hit Row, a faction featuring Top Dolla, Isaiah Scott (Swerve Strickland) and B-Fab. The group first debuted in NXT before getting drafted to the Smackdown brand later that year.
After Hit Row was released from WWE in late 2021, the group, except for Strickland, re-signed in mid-2022. Adonis, Dolla, and B-Fab would continue to work together until 2023, when Dolla was released for a second time.
By 2024, following a brief tag run with Cedric Alexander, Adonis returned to the NXT brand, where the final chapter of his WWE run would take place.
Adonis made his last in-ring appearance in June, dropping a singles bout to Ricky Saints on NXT TV.
