WWE has reportedly seen another big round of talent exits after WrestleMania, and this time, some names have genuinely surprised fans. From Aleister Black and Zelina Vega to Kairi Sane and members of The Wyatt Sicks, several familiar faces from Raw, SmackDown, and NXT are said to be leaving the company.
WWE Releases Overview
| Superstar | Reported Status |
|---|---|
| Aleister Black | Leaving WWE |
| Zelina Vega | Leaving WWE |
| Kairi Sane | Leaving WWE |
| Nikki Cross | WWE run ended |
| Uncle Howdy / Bo Dallas | Released |
| Joe Gacy | Released |
| Dexter Lumis | Released |
| Erick Rowan | Released |
| Zoey Stark | Leaving WWE |
| Alba Fyre | Leaving WWE |
| Apollo Crews | Leaving WWE |
| Santos Escobar | Leaving WWE |
| Motor City Machine Guns | Leaving WWE |
| Andre Chase | Released |
| Dante Chen | Released |
| Tyra Mae Steele | Released |
WWE Main Roster Sees Major Departures
A fresh wave of WWE departures is being reported, and some names have caught fans completely off guard. Aleister Black and Zelina Vega are among the biggest surprises.
The real-life couple had only recently reunited on SmackDown after Black returned to WWE following WrestleMania 41. Reports also claimed that Black was being considered for a major storyline with Randy Orton before plans changed due to the Pat McAfee situation.
Now, both Black and Vega are reportedly on their way out of WWE and are expected to become free agents.
Kairi Sane’s Exit Surprises Fans
Kairi Sane is another major name reportedly leaving WWE. Her exit is surprising because she was involved in an ongoing storyline with Asuka and IYO SKY.
Kairi is a former Women’s Tag Team Champion and has been an important part of the women’s division. Fans expected her story to continue for a longer time, so this news has created a lot of discussion online.
The Wyatt Sicks Reportedly Gone From WWE
The Wyatt Sicks have also been heavily affected by this round of cuts. Nikki Cross was the first name from the group to confirm that her WWE journey had ended.
She shared a message on social media thanking WWE, the fans, coaches, producers, backstage workers, and the women’s locker room. She also said she is excited for the next chapter of her career.
Nikki Cross had been part of WWE for more than a decade. In recent years, she was seen as a member of The Wyatt Sicks on SmackDown, though she had not wrestled much recently. Her last official match reportedly took place during a holiday tour in December 2024.
Uncle Howdy, also known as Bo Dallas, has also reportedly been released. Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Erick Rowan are also said to be gone from the company.
Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre And NXT Names Also Leaving
Zoey Stark is another name reportedly departing WWE. She had been away from the ring for nearly a year after suffering ACL and MCL injuries. Reports said she had recently been cleared to return, which makes her exit even more unexpected.
Alba Fyre is also reportedly leaving. She had been part of Chelsea Green’s Secret Hervice alongside Piper Niven after Isla Dawn was released earlier.
NXT has also been affected. Andre Chase confirmed his release through a video message, where he thanked fans for supporting him throughout his WWE run. Dante Chen has also confirmed his exit, while developmental talent, including WWE LFG winner Tyra Mae Steele, are also reportedly leaving.
What This Means For WWE
Talent releases often happen after WrestleMania, but this round feels bigger because many of these names were still connected to active stories. Some were returning from injury, some had recently come back to WWE, and others were part of ongoing television angles.
For fans, these exits are emotional because many of these wrestlers had built strong followings. For the talent, this could open the door to fresh opportunities in other wrestling promotions, independent shows, or even international wrestling scenes.
The full picture is still developing, and more names may be added as reports continue. For now, WWE fans are reacting strongly to the news, especially because several departures were not expected at all. Whatever happens next, these wrestlers have already made their mark, and many fans will be waiting to see where they go from here.
