WWE released the following 15 wrestlers today:
– Braun Strowman
– Katana Chance
– Kayden Carter
– Cora Jade
– Shayna Baszler
– Eddy Thorpe
– Gigi Dolin
– Dakota Kai
– Riley Osborne
– Jakara Jackson
– Joe Coffey
– Mark Coffey
– Wolfgang
– Oro Mensah
– Javier Bernal
Some of these released names have already issued statements regarding their departure:
Braun Strowman:
— The Monster of all Monsters (@Adamscherr99) May 3, 2025
Cora Jade: Thankful for all the childhood dreams I got to live out! I have a lot to say in due time. Stay tuned xoxo
Just got a lot of free time in our hands, see you soon ๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/WGAPNIMVY4
— Elayna Black (@CoraJadeWWE) May 2, 2025
Shayna Baszler: No one can offer what I have to offer. Reality. Let the Galaxy burn.
Dakota Kai:
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— ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ (@ImKingKota) May 2, 2025
Eddy Thorpe:
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— ใจใใฃโขใฝใผใ (@EddyThorpe_WWE) May 2, 2025
Gigi Dolin: Officially free to work in 30 days
Jakara Jackson: Always BEEN and always GON be bout that mothafkn ACTION
Oro Mensah: 15 years hard work and true sacrifice to make it to WWE. Always gave it my 110% and put my whole passion and body into the artform of pro-wrestling. Thank you for all the support! love yโall
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Over 10 Backstage Employees Were Released From WWE Yesterday
WWE has let go of several employees in a new round of internal layoffs this week. According to PWInsider, the cuts were made across multiple departments, including Creative Services and Photography.
As we previously noted, one of the most notable exits was Christine Lubrano, who was the Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations. Lubrano had joined WWE in January 2021 and played a major role in managing the creative side of the company.
She was responsible for managing all strategic aspects of the companyโs creative department. The creative teams for RAW, SmackDown, and NXT reported to both her and Bruce Prichard, with both ultimately reporting to WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H.
WWE broadcast personality Ryan Pappolla was among those released during yesterday’s round of staff cuts.
Pappolla had spent nearly 10 years with the company, beginning as an intern and initially contributing on the editorial side before moving into an on-air role. He became known for his work on WWE Now and later as a host on WWEโs show The Bump. Most recently, he had been featured on WWEโs Twitch channel, hosting Vault Watchalong broadcasts and RAW Sidecasts.
WWE has not released an official comment about the layoffs, but the report said that between 10 and 12 people were let go so far. That number could increase.
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