Sometimes the most interesting thing about a professional wrestler's career isn't how they arrive at a company, but how they leave it. And in the case of Julius and Brutus Creed, their departure from WWE raises an interesting question: How does a tag team with that much athletic potential find itself looking for a new home?
The Creed Brothers have reportedly departed WWE following the expiration of their contracts, bringing their time with the company to an end. With numerous sources confirming the departure, WWE's official website has now moved the brothers' profiles to the Alumni section.
From NXT Standouts to Main Roster Uncertainty:
Julius and Brutus Creed arrived in WWE with impressive amateur wrestling credentials, immediately establishing themselves as two exceptionally athletic competitors.
As members of Diamond Mine, alongside Ivy Nile, the brothers became one of NXT's most promising tag teams. Their accomplishments included winning the 2022 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic and capturing the NXT Tag Team Championships by defeating Pretty Deadly.
Their combination of legitimate wrestling experience, explosive power, and remarkable athleticism made them particularly intriguing prospects.
Following their move to Monday Night RAW in 2023, the brothers eventually aligned with Chad Gable and Ivy Nile as part of American Made. However, despite their undeniable physical abilities, sustained momentum on the main roster proved difficult to establish.
Their later involvement in the El Grande Americano storyline showcased another side of their versatility, including masked appearances as Julio and Bruto Creedo.
More recently, the brothers returned to NXT for the 2026 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, where they were eliminated by Hank Walker and Tank Ledger on October 20.
That match now appears to have been their final WWE appearance.
TAELER'S TAKE: Athletic Ability Is Only Half the Equation:
As someone who has spent years inside the wrestling industry, I've always believed there's an important distinction between possessing extraordinary athletic ability and being given the opportunity to translate that ability into a compelling professional wrestling career.
The Creed Brothers certainly have the physical foundation. Their amateur wrestling backgrounds provide credibility that cannot simply be manufactured, and their explosiveness gives them an advantage that many performers would love to possess.
But professional wrestling requires more than impressive moves and legitimate credentials. Character development, audience investment, storytelling, and consistent opportunities are equally important.
And that's where I believe the conversation surrounding their WWE careers becomes particularly interesting.
Were Julius and Brutus given enough opportunities to establish their identities beyond their athletic abilities? Could a more focused creative direction have helped them become a cornerstone of WWE's tag team division?
Or perhaps a different environment is exactly what they need.
I myself, am a fan of the Creed Brothers. I liked the vibe. I liked their teamwork. I liked the gimmick. And sometimes I think tag teams don't necessarily get the room to grow that they need to become successful upon transitioning from NXT to the main roster. I stand by The Creed Brothers and hope they can take their gimmick to a new home and continue to elevate and explore what I can see they are capable of. There's money there if done right...
And I would be remiss if I did not clarify this: a departure doesn't automatically represent failure. Sometimes it provides an opportunity for reinvention, creative freedom, and the chance to discover what makes a performer truly connect with an audience. And that's what I think could be possible for these two.
With promotions such as AEW, TNA Wrestling, NJPW, and MLW offering different creative environments, the brothers could have several interesting possibilities ahead of them. However, no future destination has been confirmed.
The real question isn't whether Julius and Brutus Creed can wrestle. They've already answered that. It's whether their next chapter will finally allow them to become the complete performers their potential suggests they can be. And wouldn't that be an interesting story to watch unfold? Ask me how I know...
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