With the conclusion of the classic WrestleMania 42, which became an instant wrestling sensation, WWE has now started its post-WrestleMania shake-up.
With the WrestleMania shake-up underway, most of the big names are already among the early cuts.
The company kicked off releases on Friday, April 24, less than a week after a buzzing event held in Las Vegas.
For context, WWE releases wrestlers on an annual basis, with the last release in February 2025.
According to media reports, a number of big names have either been let go or they themselves have decided to step aside.
The list includes former champions and people who were just in the ring last month.
Here’s a rundown of the latest WWE departures as of April 25, 2025.
Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy)
Nikki Cross
Joe Gacy
Eric Rowan
Dexter Lumis
Kairi Sane
Motor City machine gun
Aleister Black
Zelina Vega
Santos Escobar
Zoey Stark
Alba Guys
Apollo crews
Other Chase
Dante Chen
Tyra Mae Steele
Chris Island
Tyriek Igwe
Trill London
Sirena Linton
Luca Crusifino
Malik Blade
Tyson Dupont
One of the big releases though is all members of Wyatt Sicks
The group was formed in the legacy of Bray Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, and Dallas’ brother, who created the group’s characters before he died in August 2023.



