As noted, Sin Cara took to Twitter where he announced that he had asked for his WWE release.
Pwinsider.com reports that Cara has three years remaining on his current WWE deal.
“The word making the rounds among WWE talents is that Cara, who is close with Alberto el Patron, has interest in going to work for MMA promotion Combates America, which features a number of pro wrestlers.”
It was added that Cara is still working the ongoing UK tour and has not left to return to the United States.