Lil Yachty Responds to Criticism Over WWE Wrestler Cuts

Lil Yachty has recently become a familiar face on WWE television, but his presence has drawn criticism from some fans who blame him for the departure of certain wrestlers. In response to these claims, Yachty clarified that his salary is not a factor in WWE's roster decisions.

Over the past few months, Yachty has appeared on WWE SmackDown alongside Trick Williams, initially portraying a heel character. His involvement culminated in a match at WWE Sunday Night’s Main Event, where he lasted five minutes against Baron Corbin, helping Williams secure a title shot. Despite gaining some fan support, Yachty continues to face backlash online, with accusations that WWE is cutting wrestlers to accommodate his pay.

Yachty emphasized that he is actually losing money through his WWE involvement, stating that his expenses are covered only for himself, not his entourage. He expressed his passion for wrestling and dismissed the notion that his paycheck is causing roster cuts, specifically addressing rumors surrounding wrestler Ilja Dragunov's exit from WWE.