Here’s the latest on WWE releases as of today.
Large wave after WrestleMania 42: Reports indicate a major post-WrestleMania shake-up with a sizeable number of releases across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT in 2024–2026 timelines, including notable names such as Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, and others. This was covered by multiple outlets noting it as one of the bigger roster overhauls in recent years. [sources discussing the 2024–2025 rounds of releases][2][3][4]
2025–2026 updates continue: Several outlets tracked ongoing releases through 2025 and into 2026, listing additional names and confirming contract terminations and public statements from the wrestlers. The coverage often included context about timing (post-WrestleMania periods) and implications for factions or brands (e.g., Gallus in NXT). [sources detailing 2025–2026 rounds][3][2]
Public reactions and recap content: Fans and media have responded with reaction videos, lists of released talent, and discussions about potential destinations (AEW, impact wrestling, indies) for the performers. These pieces are common in WWE release coverage and help map the post-WWE paths for affected wrestlers. [sources with reactions and lists][4][6]
Notable recent examples in 2026: Reports around April 2026 highlighted additional cuts across the roster with varying degrees of confirmation from insiders and media outlets, reinforcing the pattern of frequent post-Mania changes.[7][9]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current, specific list of released wrestlers and categorize them by year, brand, and reason (where available), and include links to primary reporting sources. I can also compile a quick timeline of recent release waves for quick reference.
Would you like me to compile a fresh, timestamped list with sources?
With the wrap-up of classic WrestleMania 42, which became an instant wrestling sensation, WWE has now kicked off its post-WrestleMania shake-up.As the WrestleMania shake-up is underway, most big names are already among early...
www.geo.tvOver the last two days the latest batch of WWE releases in the post-WrestleMania 41 period were revealed, which has seen the company let go of seventeen wrestlers across both the main roster and NXT - Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Shotzi, Kayden Carter, Katance Chance, Cora Jade, Shayna Baszler, Riley Osbourne, Eddy Thorpe, Oro Mensah, Dani Palmer, Mark Coffey, Joe Coffey, Wolfgang, Gigi Dolin, Jakara Jackson, and Javier Bernal.
www.cultaholic.comHere you'll find a list of all WWE superstars released since 2024. WWE releases talent throughout the year for a variety of reasons, including changes in creati
www.si.comTonight WWE made another series of roster cuts to both Raw and SmackDown, including names like John Morrison, Hit Row, Tegan Nox, and more. Since the news hit reactions have been coming in from other professional wrestlers in the industry, both in WWE and outside of the company, who have been sharing kind thoughts with […]
comicbook.com15 more stars have reportedly been let go by WWE.
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