Kairi Sane, Wyatt Sicks, Aleister Black among flood of WWE roster cuts after WrestleMania 42
TL;DR
WWE has released over 15 wrestlers, including Kairi Sane and Aleister Black, following WrestleMania 42. This annual roster purge reflects the company's strategy to reset after its major events.
Key points
- Over 15 WWE wrestlers released post-WrestleMania 42
- Notable names include Kairi Sane and Aleister Black
- Annual roster cuts are a common practice for WWE
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More than 15 WWE wrestlers have been released from the company in the wake of this year’s WrestleMania season. Among that group are several high-profile names and former champions, such as Kairi Sane, the entire Wyatt Sicks, the real-life couple of Aleister Black and Zelina Vega, and both members of the Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin.
The full list of reported WWE cuts:
- Kairi Sane
- Aleister Black
- Zelina Vega
- Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy & Nikki Cross)
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Alba Fyre
- Apollo Crews
- Santos Escobar
- Andre Chase
- Dante Chen
- Zoey Stark
This list will continue to be updated as more names are confirmed.
WWE’s post-WrestleMania roster purges have become somewhat of an annual occurrence for the company, as the TKO-owned promotion seeks to reset its deck following its yearlong sprint to its annual two-night WrestleMania showcase.
WrestleMania 42 took place earlier this month, April 19 and April 20, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. WrestleMania 43 is expected to be held next year in Saudi Arabia, marking the first time WWE has ever taken its marquee event outside of North America.
Uncrowned will continue to update this post with reaction from wrestlers affected by WWE’s latest round of roster cuts below.
Goodbye and Thank you WWE
I’m really excited for whatever my next chapter will hold.
Thank you all for the continued love and support.
Special thank you to Robbie Brookside and William Regal for helping this dream come true.
Thank you to the wrestlers, coaches, producers…
— Nikki Cross (@WWENikkiCross) April 24, 2026
Andre Chase announces he’s been released from WWE pic.twitter.com/5lldKcVZAL
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) April 24, 2026
Q&A
Who are the notable wrestlers released by WWE after WrestleMania 42?
Notable releases include Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, and the entire Wyatt Sicks group.
Why does WWE conduct roster cuts after WrestleMania?
WWE conducts roster cuts after WrestleMania to reset its roster and streamline operations following the intense buildup to its annual showcase.
What is the full list of WWE wrestlers released recently?
The full list includes Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Wyatt Sicks, Motor City Machine Guns, and several others.
