WWE Releases 2025: Several well-known superstars have been cut from the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) roster.

Katana Chance, Kayden Carter, Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, and Gigi Dolin are among the announced releases. As the former WWE Universal Champion, Strowman has been a part of many high-profile plots in recent years.

This news seemed to be unexpected.

The complete list of WWE releases that began on May 2, 2025, is as follows:
Strowman, Braun

Jade Cora

Baszler, Shayna

Dakota Kai

Carter, Kayden

Chance of Katana

Gigi Dolin

Thorpe, Eddy

Osborne Riley

Jackson, Jakara

Wolfgang

Coffey, Mark

Coffey Joe

Major developing stars from the NXT developmental brand were also laid go; among the talents recently dismissed were Cora Jade, Eddy Thorpe, and Jakara Jackson.

There may be additional releases planned, according to a number of stories. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp has also acknowledged that there is a chance that the promotion may unleash further stars.

Some of the artists that the promotion has launched have responded to the layoffs, such as NXT star Cora Jade, who tweeted, “I’m grateful for all the childhood dreams I was able to fulfill! When the time comes, I’ll have a lot to say. Keep checking back xoxo. In addition to changing her profile name to Elayna Black, the moniker she had before to signing with WWE, Jade also tweeted.

In response to the announcement, Oro Menshah said, “It took 15 years of hard work and genuine sacrifice to get to the WWE.” I always put my all into the art form of pro wrestling, giving it my all. I appreciate all of your help! I adore you all.

“No one can offer what I have to offer,” Shayna Baszler said in response to the defeat. The truth. Allow the Galaxy to burn. She also praised Baszler and their friendship in Xavier Woods and Michin’s message.