Recent Roster Changes

On Friday, the WWE announced several roster changes, releasing notable talents such as Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler. This decision impacts both the main roster and the developmental divisions.

Key Release Details

According to reports from wrestling journalists and updates on social media, the following superstars have been released:

• Braun Strowman
• Shayna Baszler
• Kayden Carter
• Katana Chance
• Dakota Kai
• Gigi Dolin
• Oro Mensah
• Javier Bernal
• Joe Coffey
• Mark Coffey
• Wolfgang
• Cora Jade
• Jakara Jackson

While some of these releases were confirmed, reports are unclear regarding whether others were contract expirations or outright releases.

Impact of Releases

Braun Strowman, aged 41, has been a prominent figure in WWE, having returned to the organization in 2022 after a previous release in 2021. He was most recently featured in a significant match on WWE SmackDown, competing for a shot at the United States Championship before WrestleMania 41.

Shayna Baszler, 44, last appeared in a gauntlet match designed to qualify her for a women’s tag team championship opportunity, where she teamed with Zoey Stark.

Reactions from Released Superstars

Following the announcements, several of the released talents took to social media to express their thoughts:

• Braun Strowman: Shared a lighthearted cheer.
• Shayna Baszler: Asserted her uniqueness, stating she is “one of a kind.”
• Dakota Kai: Reflected on her experiences with a sense of déjà vu.
• Gigi Dolin: Expressed readiness to move forward.
• Jakara Jackson: Maintained confidence in her future endeavors.
• Cora Jade: Conveyed gratitude and a commitment to clarity moving forward.