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It’s that time of year again—what the Internet Wrestling Community (IWC) refers to as “Spring Cleaning.” This is when WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) typically releases talent due to budget cuts or lack of creative direction.

This past Friday, just hours before Friday Night SmackDown aired live on the USA Network, news broke that 17 wrestlers across the main roster, NXT, and Evolve had been released or did not have their contracts renewed.

For context, NXT contracts carry a 30-day non-compete clause, while main roster deals include a 90-day non-compete period.

Braun Strowman

Strowman signed with WWE in 2013 and was first seen as one of Adam Rose’s “Rosebuds” in 2014. He made his in-ring debut at an NXT live event that same year and rose to prominence in 2015 when he debuted on the main roster as the “Black Sheep” of The Wyatt Family.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 1 time WWE Universal Championship
• 1 time WWE Intercontinental Championship
• 2 time RAW Tag Team Championships – with Nicholas (1) and Seth Rollins (1)
• 2018 Men’s Money in the Bank
• 2019 Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal Winner
• 2023 SmackDown Tag Team Championship #1 Contender’s Tournament with Ricochet
• 2018 Year End Award for Male Superstar of the Year

Dakota Kai

Kai first appeared in NXT in 2015 and officially signed in 2016. She competed in the inaugural Mae Young Classic in 2017, reaching the semifinals before falling to Kairi Sane. Kai is best known for her NXT tenure and made a shocking main roster debut at SummerSlam 2022 as a founding member of Damage CTRL. She also reached the finals of the Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament, losing to the inaugural champion, Lyra Valkyria.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 2 time WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship with Iyo Sky
• 2 time and inaugural NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Raquel Rodriguez
• 2021 Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic
• NXT Year End Future Star of the Year Award

Shayna Baszler

Baszler, a former MMA fighter, joined WWE in 2017 after her release from the UFC. She quickly made an impact, reaching the finals of the inaugural Mae Young Classic before falling to Kairi Sane. Baszler made her main roster debut in February 2020, dominating that year’s Elimination Chamber by eliminating every opponent. Although she came up short in her WrestleMania 36 title match against Becky Lynch, she tied the record for most eliminations in a Women’s Royal Rumble—alongside Bianca Belair—a record that was broken this year by Nia Jax with nine. Most recently, Baszler was part of the Pure Fusion Collective with Zoey Stark, a faction that formerly included now-released superstar Sonya Deville.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 2 time NXT Women’s Championship
• 3 time WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship – Nia Jax (2) and Ronda Rousey (1)
• 2019 NXT Year End Award for Female Superstar of the Year

Kayden Carter & Katana Chance
Both Carter and Chance signed in 2018 and participated in the Mae Young Classic—Carter reached the quarterfinals, while Chance made it to round two. As a tag team, they became the first duo to hold both the NXT and WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships.

• 1 time NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship
• 1 time WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship

Cora Jade

Jade joined WWE in 2021 and debuted in that year’s Women’s Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic alongside Gigi Dolin. Her career was plagued with injuries, and during recovery, she made a cross-promotional appearance in TNA, challenging Masha Slamovich unsuccessfully.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 1 time NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship

Gigi Dolin

Before signing with WWE in 2021, Dolin competed in the 2018 Mae Young Classic. She’s most recognized for her role in Toxic Attraction alongside Mandy Rose and Jacy Jayne. More recently, she was part of a short-lived faction called Chemical X with Tatum Paxley and Shotzi.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 2 time NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Jacy Jayne

Gallus (Joe & Mark Coffey, Wolfgang)

The Scottish trio debuted in NXT UK in December 2018, with Joe Coffey having previously reached the semifinals of the 2018 NXT UK Championship Tournament. Gallus had recently been featured on WWE Evolve and will make their final appearance on that show this week.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 1 time NXT Tag Team Championship (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang)
• 1 time NXT UK Tag Team Championship (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang)
• 1 time NXT Heritage Cup Championship (Mark Coffey)

Eddy Thorpe (fka Karl Fredericks)

Former New Japan star Karl Fredericks signed in 2023, rebranded as Eddy Thorpe. He gained momentum in NXT, especially in the “Underground” matches, where he remained undefeated. Thorpe also owns a victory over Trick Williams and challenged for the NXT Championship on multiple occasions.

Riley Osborne

Osborne joined WWE in 2018 and appeared sporadically until his official NXT Level Up debut in 2023. He reached the finals of the 2023 NXT Men’s Breakout Tournament, ultimately losing to Oba Femi. Osborne was recently sidelined with a foot injury.

Jakara Jackson

Jackson signed with WWE in 2021 after a Vegas tryout and debuted at an NXT live event in 2022. She gained traction as part of the Meta-Four faction with Lash Legend, Oro Mensah, and Noam Dar. After the group disbanded last week, Jackson was among those released.

Oro Mensah (fka Oliver Carter)

Mensah signed in 2019, initially competing on NXT UK and later winning the NXT UK Tag Team Championship. Like Jackson, he found his niche as part of Meta-Four. His most recent appearances were on WWE Evolve.

Javier Bernal

Bernal signed in 2021 and had a steady run on WWE Evolve. After suffering a broken foot in June 2024, he returned in early 2025 but was among the latest cuts.

Dani Palmer

Palmer signed in 2022 and mainly appeared on NXT Level Up. After forming a brief tag team with Sol Ruca, she suffered an injury and eventually returned on WWE Evolve before her release.

Shotzi Blackheart

Shotzi’s WWE journey began when William Regal offered her a contract at Evolve 137 in 2019. She was originally chosen for Tough Enough in 2015 but withdrew due to a heart condition. Shotzi made a splash in NXT, winning the Women’s Tag Team Titles with Ember Moon and competing in the 2021 Dusty Classic. She was called up in 2020 and challenged Ronda Rousey at Survivor Series 2022. After a recent NXT return and forming the “Chemical X” faction, Shotzi announced her contract would expire in July 2025 following news that it wouldn’t be renewed.

Championships and Accomplishments:

• 1 time NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship with Ember Moon
• 2020 NXT Year End Award for Breakout Superstar of the Year

This round of releases has affected performers across the board—veterans, breakout stars, and rising talents alike. While “Spring Cleaning” remains a tough annual reality, many of these talents have built résumés that will likely open new opportunities across the wrestling world.

We at LNC Wrestling wish all of these talents the absolute best in their future endeavors.

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