The post-WrestleMania 42 landscape has been shaken by a large number of talent cuts as TKO Group Holdings begins a significant roster reorganisation. Following the record-breaking success of “The Show of Shows” in Las Vegas, the company has officially released over 20 superstars across the main roster and developmental territories. The most staggering news remains the total dissolution of the Wyatt Sicks faction, a group dedicated to the legacy of the late Bray Wyatt, which saw all five members—including leader Bo Dallas—let go in a single day. As the WWE Universe reels from these departures, several stars have taken to social media to share heartbreaking final messages and behind-the-scenes details about the corporate “cold call” from TKO.
WWE Releases 2026: The Complete List (April 24-25)
| Category | Released Superstars |
| The Wyatt Sicks | Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), Nikki Cross, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan |
| Main Roster (Women) | Zelina Vega, Kairi Sane, Zoey Stark, Alba Fyre |
| Main Roster (Men) | Aleister Black, Santos Escobar, Apollo Crews, Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) |
| NXT / Developmental | Andre Chase, Dante Chen, Tyra Mae Steele, Malik Blade, Luca Crusifino, Tyson DuPont, Tyriek Igwe, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, Trill London |
Zelina Vega And Zoey Stark Reveal Heartbreaking TKO Release Details
In a candid live stream on Twitch, Zelina Vega revealed that the nature of these releases has shifted under the TKO era. Vega noted that she was informed of her departure directly by the parent company at 5:09 PM. “Usually, it would say Stamford calling you… But this time it said TKO,” Vega shared, highlighting the corporate distance in the current process. Her release is particularly shocking given her long-standing role as a top manager and competitor in the women’s division.
The End Of The Wyatt Sicks: Bo Dallas Honours Bray Wyatt’s Legacy
Perhaps the most emotional departure belongs to Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy). The Wyatt Sicks faction was formed in June 2024 as a profound tribute to his brother, Bray Wyatt, and Brodie Lee. Despite the group’s high-profile storylines on SmackDown, TKO’s decision to dissolve the entire stable has left fans in mourning.
