WWE Releases Several Talent Members, Including Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler
In a shocking move, WWE has announced the release of several talent members, including high-profile names such as Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, and Cora Jade. According to a report from Cageside Seats, internal memos have been circulated indicating that a number of wrestlers have been let go by the company.
The released wrestlers, as reported by Cageside Seats, citing Fightful Select, include:
- Braun Strowman
- Dakota Kai
- Shayna Baszler
- Kayden Carter
- Katana Chance
In addition to these names, NXT star Cora Jade has also taken to social media to hint at her own release. On Twitter, Jade posted a message saying "Thankful for all the childhood dreams I got to live out! I have a lot to say in due time. Stay tuned xoxo". As Cageside Seats reports, PW Insider has confirmed that Jade has indeed been released, along with several other NXT talent members.
Further updates have emerged, with Cageside Seats citing Fightful Select as saying that more NXT releases are expected. The list of released NXT talent members now includes:
- Gigi Dolin
- Riley Osborne
- Eddy Thorpe
- Jakara Jackson
- Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey & Wolfgang)
- Oro Mensah
- Javier Bernal
Interestingly, Cageside Seats notes that some of the wrestlers leaving WWE may not be outright releases, but rather the company opting not to renew their contracts.
The news of these releases comes on the back of recent corporate and broadcast-side cuts within WWE. As Cageside Seats reports, it appears that the company is undergoing a period of restructuring, with significant changes taking place across various departments.
As the situation continues to unfold, Cageside Seats will provide updates and analysis on the developments. For now, the releases of these high-profile talent members have sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, with many fans and industry insiders left wondering about the future of these wrestlers.
According to Cageside Seats, "We’ll keep you updated as news breaks."
"We’ll keep you updated as news breaks" Cageside Seats stated.