The most startling news involves the complete release of the Wyatt Sicks faction. Led by Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), the group was created to honor the late Bray Wyatt. Despite their popularity and a recent run as Tag Team Champions, the entire stable—including Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, and Erick Rowan—is no longer part of the WWE roster. Nikki Cross confirmed her exit on social media, expressing excitement for her next chapter after ten years with the company.
Major Names and Former Champions Depart
The list of departures includes several high-profile women who have defined the division in recent years. Three-time Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane is out, less than a week after her last match on Raw. Similarly, Zoey Stark has been released while recovering from a serious knee injury. Stark thanked the company for their support during her ACL recovery, though her time on the WWE roster has come to an end.
Another notable exit is Alba Fyre, a former NXT UK Women’s Champion. After her partner Isla Dawn was released in 2025, Fyre had been working alongside Chelsea Green. Furthermore, real-life married couple Aleister Black and Zelina Vega have also departed. Vega recently reached a career-high as the Women’s United States Champion, but both stars are now free agents.
Tag Team Division and Mid-Card Shifts
The legendary Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are also gone after a short two-year stint. Although they captured gold almost immediately upon their debut, their television time had dwindled recently. Additionally, Santos Escobar, the leader of Legado Del Fantasma, has been cut. He is currently competing in Mexico, signaling a clear move away from the current WWE roster structure.
Key Names Released on April 24, 2026:
- The Wyatt Sicks: Bo Dallas, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan
- The Kabuki Warriors: Kairi Sane
- Legado Del Fantasma: Santos Escobar
- LWO/Partnerships: Zelina Vega and Aleister Black
- Former Champions: Apollo Crews, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre
NXT and Developmental Clear-out
The cuts extended deep into the NXT brand as well. Andre Chase, the beloved leader of Chase U, confirmed his release today. He shared an emotional message thanking fans for supporting a gimmick that wasn’t originally meant for television. Moreover, Singapore’s first WWE star, Dante Chen, and several members of the D’Angelo Family like Luca Crusifino were let go.