WWE has reportedly made sweeping roster cuts on April 24, 2026, affecting main roster talent, tag teams, NXT performers, and returning names. As of now, these are the names widely reported as part of the release wave.
Confirmed / Widely Reported Releases
- Alba Fyre
- Aleister Black
- Alex Shelley
- Andre Chase
- Apollo Crews
- Bo Dallas
- Chris Island
- Chris Sabin
- Dante Chen
- Dexter Lumis
- Erick Rowan
- Joe Gacy
- Kairi Sane
- Kennedy Cummins
- Luca Crusifino
- Malik Blade
- Nikki Cross
- Santos Escobar
- Sirena Linton
- Tamyra Mensah-Stock
- Trill London
- Tyriek Igwe
- Tyson Dupont
- Zelina Vega
- Zoey Stark
Biggest Shock Releases
Kairi Sane
She had recently been involved in ongoing television storylines, making this one of the most surprising exits.
Aleister Black
A notable return signing not long ago, so this move raised eyebrows.
Motor City Machine Guns
Both Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin were reportedly cut despite being a respected veteran team.
The layoffs suggest WWE is continuing aggressive roster restructuring after WrestleMania season. The company appears focused on trimming talent depth and reshaping the roster under a corporate efficiency model.
This is one of the most talked-about WWE release days in years because it included veterans, recently used TV names, tag champions, injured talent, and returning stars all at once. More names could still emerge.
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