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'A standard part of the business': WWE Hall of Famer Booker T opens up on recent WWE release in May 2025

(Image via WWE) In a shocking incident just a few weeks back, WWE released several top-tier talents from the company's roster, recently. Back in February, WWE made a series of cuts to its talent for the first time in 2025. With this decision, several talents had to leave the company, and several others' contracts were not renewed. Those stars include Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, Eddy Thorpe, and Riley Osborne. These abrupt releases by the company have not only affected the creative department but also the photography and creative services departments. However, at this moment, there is no word on whether any other talent or wrestlers will be released. In the meantime, WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has opened up on the recent WWE releases of the company in May 2025. He considers that releases are a standard part of the business in the company. Thus, he has advised wrestlers to be always prepared for it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo WWE Hall of Famer Booker T speaks about the recent WWE release of wrestlers Booker T, a veteran and member of the WWE Hall of Fame , shared his thoughts on the recent WWE talent releases, calling it an unfortunate but common aspect of the wrestling industry, especially in the aftermath of WrestleMania. The veteran wrestler shared his perspective during his "Hall of Fame" podcast, advising current and future wrestlers to be ready for anything like this. Speaking about the recent release, WWE said, 'It didn't catch me off guard at all,' Booker T stated regarding the May 2025 releases. 'I've been a part of WWE now for a very, very long time, and every year, especially after WrestleMania, a list comes out, and guys get cut… getting released is something that's been happening since I've been in this business at a certain time of the year.' 🔥 WWE News Breakdown! | Booker T & Brad Gilmore | Hall of Fame Podcast He emphasized and said that this is the business nature of the industry: 'Do you want to be on that list? Of course not, but this is a business, and that's one thing that you better always keep in the back of your head that you might be getting let go sooner or later.' Booker T even shared his long-term mindset: 'I'm gonna tell you right now. I've been planning to get that note for about 20 years. I've been preparing for what's next, knowing that they're going to come to me one day and go, 'Hey, Book, man, we appreciate everything you've done here, but we're going a different route.'' Further, he advised the talents to face such situations, wrestlers need to maintain readiness: 'That's my advice to these young guys. Hopefully, they are preparing for a moment like this, so they'll be ready just to keep everything moving.' (source: ) Also Read : WWE RAW and Backlash 2025 continue to dominate the Netflix global rankings - The Times of India Released WWE stars have more chances to recover and start over because the wrestling industry is more open than ever before, due to AEW, TNA, NJPW, and the indie scene. But Booker T's advice is clear: make a plan, be ready, and never give up.