WWE Makes Shocking Talent Releases Just Before 'Friday Night SmackDown'
Fightful reports that Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Kayden Carter, and Katana Chance have been let go from their WWE contracts. The report noted that internal memos were sent out informing those in the company of the latest talent cuts.
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This isn't the first time Strowman has been released by WWE. The former WWE titleholder was cut in 2021. "The Monster Among Men" was brought back in 2022 when Paul "Triple H" Levesque became the chief content officer of WWE. Strowman had recently been involved in the WWE United States Championship picture.
Braun Strowman poses on the turnbuckle during an episode of "WWE SmackDown."(via WWE)
Kai is another name that had previously been cut by WWE. The now-former Damage CTRL member was first let go by WWE in 2022. At the time, the company hadn't planned on renewing her expiring deal. Kai was brought back to WWE several months later.
Baszler had been a member of the WWE roster since 2017. She enjoyed success on "WWE NXT," where she won the top female championship on the brand. Baszler had been a regular on the main roster since 2020.
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