It appears the WWE is making its annual cuts, as multiple wrestlers have reportedly been released. It is unknown how many total superstars will be released in this round of cuts. Each year after WrestleMania, WWE has released talent. Here is the full list of WWE Releases for 2026.
Update (May 2): Additional WWE releases have been reported, including Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, who are said to have mutually agreed to part ways with the company. JC Mateo and Tonga Loa have also been added to the list.
Update (April 24): A large wave of WWE releases included Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, and more. See the full list below.
WWE Releases 2026
Last Updated May 2 at 11:55 a.m. ET
- Kofi Kingston (mutual departure)
- Xavier Woods (mutual departure)
- JC Mateo
- Tonga Loa
- Aleister Black
- Zelina Vega
- Santos Escobar
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin)
- Kairi Sane
- Apollo Crews
- Joe Gacy
- Nikki Cross
- Alba Fyre
- Zoey Stark
- Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy)
- Andre Chase
- Dexter Lumis
- Erick Rowan
- Dante Chen
WWE Developmental Releases 2026
- Luca Crusifino
- Malik Blade
- Trill London
- Sirena Linton
- Tyra Mae Steele
- Chris Island
- Tyriek Igwe
- Tyson Dupont
How Long is the Non-Compete Clause After a WWE Release?
For WWE superstars on the Main Roster, their non-compete lasts for 90 days. NXT superstars are only 30 days. If any of these releases are from not having their contract renewed, for which those details have yet to be released, they can sign with any company immediately.
