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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Released Superstar Makes Bold Claim About WWE Run
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In one of her first interviews since her WWE release, Lacey Lane, known to fans as Kayden Carter, has spoken candidly about her creative frustrations with the company. The former champion claimed that she often felt "held back" and that her success was limited because she was not one of WWE's "hand chosen" talents. Speaking on Busted Open Radio (H/T to the newly minted free agent was open about losing her "spark" in the WWE system. She also expressed her excitement for the future. WWE Star Feeling Creatively Held Back Lane explained that she felt unable to fully express herself creatively during her time in WWE. She is now eager to remind the world of her abilities as a singles competitor. "I feel like I have so much to offer, and I feel like I wasn't able to showcase that," she said. "I was so much of a Spitfire, and that same passion, that same drive, is still there." She also detailed her frustrations with the booking of the women's tag team division. "I'm not quite sure why it's such a taboo thing where everyone's like, 'oh, like, women's tag wrestling isn't anything,' and I'm like, it's fun," she said. A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A WWE logo is shown on a screen before a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, "Hand Chosen" Theory Ultimately, Lane believes that no matter how well she and her partner, Katana Chance, performed, they were unable to break through a creative ceiling. She feels this was because they were not among the select few talents earmarked for major pushes. "If you're not the hand chosen, it doesn't matter what you do," she stated. She revealed this frustration led her to email "Road Dogg" Brian James, pleading for a single opportunity on a premium live event, an opportunity that never came. This lack of clear feedback or opportunity led to an emotional "breaking point" for her and her partner after a match in London. More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match A Decorated But Frustrating WWE Run As Kayden Carter in WWE, Lane was part of one of the most popular and long-running female tag teams in recent memory. She and her partner, Katana Chance, were known for their exciting, high-energy, and innovative in-ring style that made them fan favorites in NXT. They held both the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship and, briefly, the main roster WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Despite their success and popularity, the team was often subject to the same inconsistent booking that has plagued the women's tag team division for years. Their release in May 2025 was a surprise to many fans. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE releases former HBCU national champion
WWE has officially released Kayden Carter. The veteran pro wrestler spent the greater part of the past decade at the top of the sport and was one-half of the previous women's tag team champion duo with Katana Chance. Before Carter earned her spot with the WWE, she was known by her real name, Allyssa Lane, and was part of Shaw University's 2011-12 women's basketball NCAA Division II national championship team. Her success wasn't limited to the hardwood as she graduated magna cum laude before making a jump to wrestling in 2018. Advertisement Carter's journey from HBCU champ to a long run inside professional wrestling set the mark for a few others. She tried her hand at sports-entertainment and learned to mix it up in the ring from two of the best brawlers around, WWE Hall of Famers The Dudley Boyz, according to her WWE bio. "Carter didn't choose to limit herself to only a smash-mouth style. Instead, she took her trade to Mexico, learning the art of lucha libre and maximizing her natural awe-inspiring athleticism with high-flying attacks." Related: NBA legend and HBCU trailblazer dies at 88 In a significant series of roster moves, WWE released several talents, including Carter and Chance, as part of its post-WrestleMania adjustments. The duo last wrestled on the April 11th episode of WWE SmackDown, competing in the WWE Women's Tag Team Title #1 contender-ship gauntlet. They were moved from WWE Raw to WWE SmackDown as part of the transfer window. Related: HBCU star makes major announcement in power move to Big Ten The announcement came on May 2, marking the end of Carter's seven-year tenure with the company.
News18
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler Among Wrestlers Released By WWE
Last Updated: The cuts which witnessed members of corporate and broadcasting released from the company spilt onto the performers also included Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Cuts at WWE, which witnessed members of corporate and broadcasting released from the company payroll, spilt onto the performers of the Stamford-based company as reports indicated that multiple known names, including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai and Shayna Baszler. The cuts also included the names of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance, and fans of the sports-entertainment business were gutted by the reports. Westlers from NXT don't seem to be spared from the downsizing either, as Cora Jade, Gigi Dolin, Riley Osborne, Eddy Thorpe, Jakara Jackson, Oro Mensah, Javier Bernal, and the Gallus trio of Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang also stand to be axed. Strowman is certainly one of the biggest superstars fired by WWE in a decision that affects the giant wrestler and his fans, who would be massively disappointed over his release. But the report suggests he is not the only famed wrestler released by WWE among their performers inside the ring and the company's backstage personnel. WWE is yet to officially announce Strowman's release, but the superstar is reportedly no longer part of the company. Fightful Select's report said Strowman is part of a list of famous wrestlers the company has fired. WWE experienced the successful completion of the 41st edition of its headline pay-per-view event, WrestleMania, in which John Cena got the better of Cody Rhodes in the top-billed fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Iyo Sky beat Bianca Belair and Rhea Ripley in a triple-threat bout for the Women's Championship. Jey Uso clinched the Heavyweight championship with a win by submission over Gunther. ALSO READ| Indian Women's Hockey Team Concede 2-3 Defeat Against Australia The New Day beat The War Raiders to bag the tag team championship in the men's section, while Lyra Valkyria and Becky Lynch beat Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodrigues for the women's team event. First Published: News sports Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler Among Wrestlers Released By WWE
