We found out just the other day that WWE cuts were underway on the corporate side, and then bleeding over into the broadcast side. Now, word is getting out that those cuts have reached the talent as well.
According to Fightful Select, internal memos have gone out indicating a number of wrestlers have been released by the company. Those wrestlers, as of this writing, are:
- Braun Strowman
- Dakota Kai
- Shayna Baszler
- Kayden Carter
- Katana Chance
Another name who wasn’t put in that initial report but is posting as though she has been released is NXT star Cora Jade:
Thankful for all the childhood dreams I got to live out! I have a lot to say in due time. Stay tuned xoxo
— Cora Jade (@CoraJadeWWE) May 2, 2025
This after posting a tweet saying “just got a lot of free time on our hands.” (Update: PW Insider is confirming Jade has been released and more from NXT are expected.)
There was some word that releases could be happening today and it would appear entirely possible and maybe even likely more names will be coming out as the night goes along.
We’ll keep you updated as news breaks.
UPDATE
As indicated, NXT release news is also coming in. In addition to the aforementioned Jade, other names who appear to be gone include:
- Gigi Dolin
- Riley Osborne
- Eddy Thorpe
- Jakara Jackson
What’s more, Fightful notes we may learn some of the wrestlers leaving won’t be outright releases but instead WWE opting not to renew contracts.
