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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 WWE releases that were huge mistakes by Triple H including R-Truth
Image via WWE Triple H has made some shocking WWE releases this year. The new regime of WWE , led by Triple H, has been taking drastic measures to ensure the company's financial success. This has resulted in the release of many talented and top-tier WWE superstars, including some established stars and others who were on the rise as the next big attractions. However, his decision did not sit well with the large wrestling fan base. Here are the top five releases that might not have been the best decision for business: 5. Cora Jade — womofwrestling (@womofwrestling) The Generation of Jade was looking to become the next rising star in WWE's developmental territory, NXT. Cora Jade had been making significant strides in the Black and Grey brand during her tenure. Even after her return from injury, Jade was rising to the occasion, with many believing her to become the NXT Women's Champion soon. However, her release came as a huge shock and was not the best decision by Triple H and company. 4. Shayna Baszler Shayna Baszler was one of the most dangerous and dominant women in WWE NXT history. However, right after her loss to Becky Lynch, her push on the main roster went nowhere. Yet, she continued to put in dominant performances and needed a push to ascend to the next level. However, Triple H did not give her that opportunity despite her immense potential, and she eventually found herself out the door. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Photos Which Are Not For Everyone Old Money Style Undo 3. Braun Strowman Braun Strowman was one of the most accomplished WWE superstars on the roster. Despite having won multiple titles and faced top stars, The Monster was not utilised properly during his second run. His lackluster tenure and higher salary resulted in him being cut from the roster, which led to the company losing a top and dominant star of the modern era. 2. Dakota Kai Dakota Kai was the epitome of hard work and resilience, who came back strong after every hurdle and setback. This led to her gaining immense popularity among fans. Despite that, she was released from WWE which led to an huge uproar among fans who were not pleased with the decision made by Triple H and his regime. 1. R-Truth R-Truth had been a loyal and popular WWE veteran for years. He had been entertaining the fans for decades with his comedic antics and impressive in-ring style. Despite having just wrestled John Cena at a major WWE show, he announced that his contract would not be renewed, which was a huge disappointment, not only to fans, but also to his fellow peers. Also read: Rey Mysterio details double injury setback before WrestleMania 41
Fox News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
MLW star Matt Riddle on recent pro wrestling departures: 'When one door shuts, another opens'
Major League Wrestling (MLW) star Matt Riddle offered a sunny realization for pro wrestlers amid recent high-profile departures that took place last week. WWE parted ways with the superstars known as Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Cora Jade, Gigi Dolan, Riley Osborne, Eddy Thorpe, Jakara Jackson, Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang, Oro Mensah and Javier Bernal, according multiple reports. Fightful Select noted that departures were not outright releases but rather the decision not to renew contracts. Riddle was also a WWE release, parting ways with the company in September 2023. He has since performed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and has made an indelible mark on MLW by becoming the world heavyweight champion to start the year. He told Fox News Digital that having the opportunity to perform at a high level elsewhere turned out to be a "blessing." "It depends on what you do when you get fired. It's always unfortunate when people lose their jobs, but at the end of the day, for some of us, say for me, for example, it was a blessing," Riddle said. "Sometimes, you just need the right push. Sometimes you need somebody to shut a door on you so another can open. And that's not to say that everyone that's been released, and that's not just pro wrestling, that's any profession. "Trust me, it might seem like it's over, or it sucks, but when one door shuts, another opens. Even when I got fired from UFC back in the day, to then come where I did in professional wrestling, and even to now where I'm at today. I got fired over a year or so ago, but I've held eight different championships, and I was able to recapture the one championship I was never able to win, and that was the MLW Heavyweight Championship. "Sometimes getting fired is a blessing in disguise." Riddle returned to MLW at Kings of Colosseum in 2024 and won Battle Riot VI that year. In January at Kings of Colosseum, he defeated Satoshi Kojima for the World Heavyweight Championship. He then successfully defended it in a triple-threat match against Kojima and Alex Kane and then against 39 other men in Battle Riot VII. On Saturday, he'll face Donovan Dijak in a title defense at Azteca Lucha in Chicago. The event takes place at Cicero Stadium and can be seen on YouTube at 10 p.m. ET. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Report: More Details Surrounding Latest Round Of WWE Talent Releases
WWE released 16 talents (that we know of) on Friday evening, and we now have additional information on what went down. Prior to SmackDown Friday evening, information began to come out that WWE was doing another round of talent releases. As of this morning, we know of 16 talents that have been let go across RAW, SmackDown, and NXT. Advertisement According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp (via Fightful Select), the five main roster talents that were released are all under the 90-day non-compete clause: Braun Strowman Shayna Baszler Dakota Kai Katana Chance Kayden Carter One of the biggest surprises internally was the release of Shayna Baszler, who signed a new contract with the company last year. Sapp reports that Baszler was recently helping out down in NXT. There also appears to be significant interest in Dakota Kai outside of WWE, as outside companies and agents have already been inquiring about her status and what she plans to do next. As far as the 11 NXT talent goes, they are all under a 30-day non-compete clause: Advertisement Cora Jade Dani Palmer Eddy Thorpe Gigi Dolin Jakara Jackson Javier Bernal Joe Coffey Mark Coffey Oro Mensah Riley Osborne Wolfgang Sapp reports that some people in NXT knew of Jakara Jackson's release ahead of time, which was evident by them splitting up her tag team with Lash Legend on Tuesday. Stay tuned to WrestleZone for more information on this round of releases as it becomes available. READ MORE: Recent WWE Releases Include Top Creative Team Member What do you make of this report? Are you disappointed that WWE has done another round of releases, as the company is reporting record profits and revenue? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Report: More Details Surrounding Latest Round Of WWE Talent Releases appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Express Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
All WWE releases post-WrestleMania, including NXT talent
WWE has released a fresh wave of talent in May 2025, just weeks after WrestleMania 41 broke attendance and revenue records. The post-Mania roster shake-up affected both main roster and NXT performers, with reasons cited as part of 'budget adjustments.' Braun Strowman's second WWE run ends Former Universal Champion Braun Strowman is among the highest-profile names released. A dominant force since 2015, Strowman returned to WWE in 2022 after a previous release and neck surgery. His recent run included a tag-team stint with Ricochet and a feud with Bronson Reed, culminating in a 'Last Monster Standing' match. WWE opted not to renew his contract despite his marquee name value. Dakota Kai exits again after injury setbacks Dakota Kai's second spell with WWE has ended. After returning in 2022 to form Damage CTRL with Bayley and IYO SKY, Kai faced two significant injuries that kept her off TV for extended periods. Despite a return to singles competition earlier this year, she failed to capture the Women's Intercontinental Title and was let go as part of the May cuts. I hope you stay on this journey with me x — 𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖊𝖌𝖎𝖗𝖑 🎮 (@ImKingKota) May 3, 2025 Shayna Baszler departs after eight years A cornerstone of NXT and later the main roster, Shayna Baszler was released after eight years. The former MMA fighter held the NXT Women's Championship twice and the WWE Women's Tag Titles three times. Most recently, she had formed the Pure Fusion Collective with Sonya Deville and Zoey Stark before being quietly let go. No one can offer what I have to offer. Reality. Let the Galaxy burn. — Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) May 2, 2025 NXT duo Katana Chance and Kayden Carter let go The tag team of Katana Chance and Kayden Carter, former NXT and WWE Women's Tag Champions, were also released. Their main roster call-up saw moderate success, including winning the WWE Women's Tag-team Championships, but their recent appearances were limited to mid-card bouts. Gigi Dolin and Shotzi among other female releases Former Toxic Attraction member Gigi Dolin and high-flyer Shotzi were also cut. Both had been active in the tag team scene, with Shotzi recently challenging for the North American Title and Dolin appearing alongside Tatum Paxley in cross-promotional matches. Officially free to work in 30 days thepriscillakelly@ 🥀 — Priscilla Kelly (@HellsFavoritePK) May 2, 2025 Gallus trio ends seven-year WWE stint The stable Gallus—comprised of Wolfgang and brothers Joe and Mark Coffey—were released after nearly a decade in the company. The trio held the NXT UK Tag Team and NXT Tag Team titles during their tenure but had fallen off the main TV rotation in recent months. Cora Jade departs after return from injury Cora Jade, once considered a cornerstone of NXT's women's division, also exited WWE. After a return from a torn ACL, she reignited a storyline with Roxanne Perez, only to be written off following a tag team betrayal at Stand & Deliver. See you in 29 — Elayna Black (@CoraJadeWWE) May 3, 2025 Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah released after faction split Following the recent breakup of Meta-Four, members Jakara Jackson and Oro Mensah were released. Jackson had partnered with Lash Legend in various tag pursuits, while Mensah had previously held the NXT UK Tag Titles. Always BEEN and always GON be bout that mothafkn ACTION ✔️🧡 — Jakara Jackson (@JakaraWWE) May 2, 2025 Eddy Thorpe exits after cryptic message Former NJPW Young Lion Eddy Thorpe was also let go, just weeks after competing for a shot at the NXT North American Championship. His social media activity had hinted at an impending departure. Dani Palmer announces retirement post-release Dani Palmer confirmed her WWE exit by announcing her retirement from professional wrestling. The former NCAA acrobat thanked WWE for 'a ride until the wheels fell off' and expressed gratitude for meeting her partner, NXT Tag Champion Tank Ledger. Final cuts: Bernal and Osborne exit quietly Javier Bernal and Riley Osborne were quietly released. Osborne, once a breakout tournament finalist, had last appeared on WWE 'Evolve' programming. Bernal had primarily featured on 'Level Up' and live shows. WWE has not publicly commented on individual releases, but sources close to the company cite financial restructuring and creative redirection as key factors. Most released main roster stars are subject to a 90-day non-compete clause, while NXT talent have 30-day clauses.
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
WWE RELEASE former world champion alongside 14 other superstars in shock post-WrestleMania cuts
In a dramatic shake-up that has rocked the wrestling world, WWE released 15 of its talents in a sudden and ruthless roster cull - just hours before Friday Night SmackDown. Among the most shocking names shown the door are former Universal Champion Braun Strowman and former NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler, both of whom were once considered cornerstones of the promotion's future. The news, which broke early Friday morning, sparked an immediate outpouring of frustration and heartbreak from fans online. Strowman, known for his monstrous strength and booming presence, returned to WWE just two years ago following his initial release in 2021. His resurgence appeared to be gaining steam, but it seems even a former world champion wasn't safe. Meanwhile, Shayna Baszler, a former MMA star, had recently formed a dominant pairing with Ronda Rousey and was fresh off a stint in the main event scene. Her sudden dismissal has raised eyebrows backstage. Also gone is Dakota Kai, a key player in the women's division and a member of the Damage CTRL stable. Her release came despite ongoing involvement in storylines and fan enthusiasm for her work. The tag team scene also took a hit with the release of high-flying duo Kayden Carter and Katana Chance - both of whom had made their main roster debuts not long ago to considerable buzz. In NXT, the damage was no less brutal. Gigi Dolin, once part of the controversial 'Toxic Attraction' faction, was released alongside high-potential talents like Oro Mensah and Riley Osborne. Cora Jade, hailed just months ago as a future face of the women's division, was also shown the door - despite being only in her early twenties and previously pegged as a breakout star. Adding to the shock was the release of veteran manager Paul Ellering, a behind-the-scenes legend who helped guide both the Legion of Doom and the Authors of Pain to tag team stardom. At 71, Ellering had been semi-retired, but his name still carried immense weight among wrestling purists. Sources close to WWE suggest his departure may be linked more to creative restructuring than financial reasons. While WWE has not officially commented on the motivation behind the cuts, speculation is rife that the company is clearing the decks in preparation for another round of call-ups from NXT or a shift in creative direction following WrestleMania season. Others believe it's part of ongoing adjustments tied to cost-cutting under the new TKO ownership, as the company pivots toward international expansion and premium live event profitability.
