WWE has made significant changes to its roster by releasing several high-profile stars. The company’s semi-regular spring cleaning has resulted in the departure of notable talents Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, and Dakota Kai from the main roster. This marks one of the most substantial waves of releases so far this year.
Among those let go were long-time mainstays Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, and Dakota Kai. Strowman’s departure is particularly notable, as it ends his second stint with WWE, which began three years ago. He was once considered a rising star in the company but has since declined.
Baszler, a former NXT Women’s Champion, had been active on both Raw and SmackDown in recent years. Although she never reached stardom on the main roster, her time on NXT saw her hold the title for the most days in WWE history. The released talent is subject to standard 90-day non-compete clauses for main roster performers and 30 days for NXT talent.
Other notable releases include Cora Jade, who has expressed openness to future bookings, and Gigi Dolin, Oro Mensah, and Riley Osborne from NXT. These changes signal a significant shift in WWE’s roster landscape as the company continues its semi-regular cycle of releases.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/05/03/sports/braun-strowman-shayna-baszler-among-wwe-cuts-in-pre-smackdown-stunner