In an update on Jack Swagger’s current standing with the WWE, the company issued the following statement in regards to the news that Swagger has requested and received his release, something Swagger made mention of during a podcast with Chael Sonnen.

“Jack Swagger has not been granted a release from his WWE contract. When he is granted his release, Jack Swagger will remain under exclusive contract to WWE for 90 days and will be compensated accordingly during that period.”