Multiple WWE Superstars Released Including Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai
May 3, 2025
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According to a recent report from Fightful, multiple WWE Superstars have been released from the company.
The biggest name on the list is Braun Strowman, who was most recently seen feuding with current Intercontinental Champion Jacob Fatu. He has won the WWE Universal Championship, the Intercontinental Championship, and Money in the Bank in 2018.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Braun Strowman enters the arena during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: Braun Strowman enters the arena during Smackdown at Pechanga Arena on January 17, 2025 in San Diego, California. WWE/Getty Images
Other main roster names that have been released include Dakota Kai, Shayna Baszler, Katana Chance, and Kaden Carter.
The releases/departures from WWE we’ve heard so far
– Braun Strowman – Kayden Carter – Katana Chance – Shayna Baszler – Dakota Kai
We may hear that some of their contracts weren’t renewed
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) May 2, 2025
Additionally, multiple members of the NXT roster have been released as well: Gigi Dolin, Cora Jade, Eddie Thorpe, and Jakara Jackson.
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