India, July 21 -- Adam Pearce had a message for his fans. In a video posted to his Instagram on Sunday, the WWE Raw General Manager appeared serious and emotional as he addressed his followers. "Happy Sunday everybody," he began, his tone quiet and reflective. "Not exactly sure how to start this. Got some unfortunate news this morning. on a Sunday." The setup felt all too familiar - the kind of somber, farewell-style video fans have seen from wrestlers in the past.

Pearce even went on to say he was grateful to share the news personally before it became public. "All of us realize that at some point the journey comes to an end," he said, his voice steady. "And I guess, bottom line is."

Just as the suspense peaked, the video abruptly cut t...