Automatic Transmission stuck on motor

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My automatic s13 finally broke down on the road. I got it towed back home and I'm currently in the middle of my 5 speed swap. The bad news is I am working on it in the middle of the road due to my driveway being occupied. I got the driveshaft, center console, and starter out. I got the cross member off and removed all the bellhousing bolts. Currently I have my car lowered since it's on the street, but when I raise it up again, the rear of the transmission hangs down like it's off already, but the bellhousing side is still attached to the motor. It's not stuck on it, as I can see the torque converter and flywheel, but something is holding it back and that's what I'm stuck on. Do I need to jack the car up higher in order to remove it or something? I feel like since everything is unbolted it should slide right out. I also have a guess that the middle spline is bent or something causing all this, but I have kicked the tranny and everything but nothing seems to be working.