Breaking news: Multiple WWE stars released including Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler
According to Fightful.com, internal memos went out that have indicated the releases of the following wrestlers from WWE: Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Dakota Kai, Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Riley Osborne, and Gigi Dolin. Sean Ross Sapp noted that “we may hear that some of their contracts weren’t renewed.”
Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com reported that Cora Jade, Jakara Jackson, Eddy Thorpe, and Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) were also among the WWE departures. Cora confirmed her exit with the following message…
“Thankful for all the childhood dreams I got to live out! I have a lot to say in due time. Stay tuned xoxo.”
Thankful for all the childhood dreams I got to live out! I have a lot to say in due time. Stay tuned xoxo
— Cora Jade (@CoraJadeWWE) May 2, 2025
On Tuesday, Dakota wrote “I miss wrestling and I miss you guys” followed by “not hurt btw” but ended up deleting both of her posts.
Earlier today, it was reported by PWInsider.com that a number of WWE staff members were released with one notable name including including Senior VP of Creative Writing Operations Christine Lubrano.
The releases/departures from WWE we've heard so far
– Braun Strowman
– Kayden Carter
– Katana Chance
– Shayna Baszler
– Dakota KaiWe may hear that some of their contracts weren't renewed
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) May 2, 2025