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Update on WWE main roster and NXT talent possibly being released following Endeavor acquisition

Aaron Rift

On Tuesday, an official announcement was made regarding Endeavor’s merger of WWE and UFC into TKO. In addition to employee cuts, it was reported that “major” main roster and NXT releases are also expected.

In regards to the potential talent cuts, Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com noted the following…

“For those who have asked, we have been told there are no plans for talent cuts today. Today is primarily about cutting employees who would be considered redundant as UFC and WWE’s offices are combined. The belief among those we have spoken with is that the WWE roster, the production team, on-air talents and those who work with talents, such as producers, coaches, etc. would not be part of today’s cuts.”

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com also posted the following on Twitter/X…

“I haven’t heard anything about talent releases as of yet personally, only the rumors and reports. Even then, WWE has had a different method regarding departures and hasn’t been disclosing them publicly or internally, or sending memos to the roster, or confirming them to us.”