Released WWE Superstar Reveals New Ring Name

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16-05-2025

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In a move following her departure from WWE, a recently released talent has unveiled a new persona as she prepares to navigate the independent wrestling circuit. This development comes on the heels of a substantial wave of releases earlier this month, which saw seventeen performers exit the company, eleven of whom were part of the NXT brand, signaling a shift in WWE's talent roster.
Among those released from NXT was Jakara Jackson, whose contract was terminated alongside her former Meta-Four stablemate, Oro Mensah. Jackson, however, quickly made it clear that her journey in professional wrestling was far from over, and the 30-year-old has now taken a concrete step in shaping her post-WWE career by adopting a new ring name.
Jackson's tenure with WWE began when she signed a developmental contract and reported to the WWE Performance Center. During her time in NXT, Jackson made appearances on NXT's weekly television show and NXT Level Up. Her most prominent role came as a member of the Meta-Four stable, a faction that also included Oro Mensah, Noam Dar, and Lash Legend.
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Transitioning to her new identity, Jackson has updated her Twitter profile, changing her name from Jakara Jackson to Mara Sadè. This signals a fresh start and a new chapter for the performer as she steps into the broader world of professional wrestling beyond the WWE umbrella.
She is looking to replace her existing Twitter banner, which still features her old ring name, with one that reflects her new identity as Mara Sadè. She posted a direct request to her audience, writing:
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - JANUARY 28: A WWE logo shines from the WWE world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as...
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"Hey gang! Can yall make me a badass profile banner?" The wrestler clearly intends to hit the ground running and is fostering a collaborative relationship with her supporters as she embarks on this new phase of her career.
Released WWE star Jakara Jackson has rebranded to Mara Sadè on socials ahead of her free agency pic.twitter.com/EgNKriyaiJ — WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) May 15, 2025
The departures impacted both the main roster, including names like Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler, and NXT, with talents such as Cora Jade and Gigi Dolin also being let go. It's important to note that the specific circumstances surrounding each individual's departure, such as a release or contract non-renewal, can differ. It will be interesting to see where she ends up.
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