All WWE superstars released after WrestleMania 42 so far
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Multiple superstars were released recently.
The infamous recent tradition of WWE making multiple talent cuts after WrestleMania continued in 2026. After the conclusion of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas last weekend, the promotion before the fallout show of SmackDown last night released multiple big names.
Multiple top names, including Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, the entire Wyatt Sicks faction, Alba Fyre, Apollo Crews, Santos Escobar, Zoey Stark, Motor City Machine Guns, and even massive fan-favorite Kairi Sane, were all part of the roster cuts.
Names like Kairi, Aleister, Zelina, and Alba Fyre were regularly being featured on programming, making their release even more confusing. The Wyatt Sicks even competed in a street fight against Solo Sikoa’s MFT on the go-home show of Mania.
Names from NXT and talents under the developmental programmes were also released, including Luca Crusifino, Tyra Mae Steele, Chris Island, Tyson Dupont, and Tyriek Igwe, among others.
Notably, Cory Hays of Bodyslam reported that superstars who were released recently were informed of their departures directly by TKO.
Reacting to her and her husband Aliester’s release, Zelina also confirmed that she got a call from TKO this time instead of Stamford. Black made his return to the company last year after Mania, kicking off his second run.
Below is a full list of superstars that have been released by the promotion recently. The list contains stars who have reportedly been released, or they have confirmed it themselves on April 24. Most of these reported releases are via Fightful.
All superstars released after WrestleMania 42 so far
- Aleister Black
- Zelina Vega
- Kairi Sane
- Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy)
- Nikki Cross
- Joe Gacy
- Erick Rowan
- Dexter Lumis
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Santos Escobar
- Zoey Stark
- Alba Fyre
- Apollo Crews
- Andre Chase
- Dante Chen
- Tyra Mae Steele
- Chris Island
- Tyriek Igwe
- Trill London
- Sirena Linton
- Luca Crusifino
- Malik Blade
- Tyson Dupont
This list will be updated if more departures are announced.
Multiple superstars reacted to the releases, with even current talents speaking out about their fellow performers’ departures. Below are some of the tweets of stars announcing their departures and names like Chelsea Green, Rhea Ripley, and the Bella Twins reacting to the release:
Will more superstars be released as part of the recent cuts?
Yes, the promotion might release more superstars as part of the roster cut.
How many WWE superstars were released recently?
A total of 24 superstars were included in the reported list of releases.
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