WWE's Roster Shakeup: Whoa, What Just Happened?!
Friday hit the wrestling world like a piledriver. A massive round of WWE releases, hitting both the main roster and NXT, left everyone – fans and wrestlers alike – seriously stunned. It was a whirlwind of unexpected cuts, and honestly, who saw *that* coming? This is the lowdown on what went down and what it all might mean.
Big Names Gone: Some Serious Departures
Some seriously big names got the axe. Braun Strowman, a former Universal Champion? Released. Seriously? And Shayna Baszler? Her recent re-signing and NXT work made *that* one a real head-scratcher. Then there was Dakota Kai – a rising star who was reportedly already getting tons of outside interest. And, get this, the tag team of Kayden Carter and Katana Chance were also let go. Ouch. These main roster folks are all facing those pesky 90-day non-compete clauses, meaning no quick jump to another company.
Shayna's release was especially surprising, especially since she'd just renewed her contract last year. Dakota Kai's already attracting attention from other wrestling orgs, so she'll likely land on her feet quickly. And Braun Strowman's release? Yeah, that raised a few eyebrows.
NXT's Big Cleanup: A Lot of Talent Let Go
The cuts weren't just on the main roster, though. NXT took a serious hit too. Gigi Dolin, Cora Jade, the entire Gallus stable (Wolfgang, Mark Coffey, and Joe Coffey) – it felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck. Jakara Jackson, Eddy Thorpe, Javier Bernal, Oro Mensah, and Riley Osborne were also released. These folks are usually under 30-day non-compete clauses, so they can look for new gigs faster. Jakara Jackson's release, considering her recent storyline with Lash Legend, wasn't entirely out of left field, though.
Losing the whole Gallus stable is a huge blow to NXT's tag team division. And yeah, like I said, Jakara's release was kinda expected, given her storyline. The shorter non-compete for NXT talent means a quicker transition for them.
The Aftermath: Social Media Explodes
Social media went wild after the news broke. Fans were shocked, disappointed, and downright angry. A lot of the wrestlers took to social media to express their gratitude for their time in WWE, and to hint at what's next. The whole thing felt incredibly sudden, leaving people wondering what WWE's plan is. What’s going on here?
Keanu Carver's cryptic social media posts after the releases – and that apparent dig at Roman Reigns – just added fuel to the fire. You could feel the tension and frustration in those posts.
What's Next? A New Beginning
The WWE releases of May 2nd, 2025, will definitely go down in wrestling history. We still don't know exactly why WWE made these moves, but the impact is undeniable. These are talented, experienced wrestlers, and they're now free to explore new opportunities, potentially shaking things up in other wrestling promotions. The future is uncertain, but one thing's for sure: this wave of departures has completely reshaped the wrestling world.
