WWE Roster Cuts Reported, Full List of Superstars Released After SmackDown

Ten talents signed with WWE have been released, per Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com, who reported the news on Friday evening.

Here's a look at some notes on the group.

Jasper Troy: WWE Speed champion and Men's LFG Winner (Season 1)

Wendy Choo: WWE Evolve Women's Champion. Wrestled on NXT and Evolve.

Ellen Akesson: Swedish powerlifter and arm wrestler who won 2024 Western European Powerlifting Championships. Assigned to WWE Performance Center but did not wrestle an official match.

Marcus Brown: Bodybuilder signed to WWE and assigned to WWE Performance Center. Did not wrestle an official match.

Adriana Rizzo: Was with NXT from 2022-2025 and notably appeared on TV as part of the D'Angelo Family. Unfortunately dealt with numerous injuries. Appeared on Evolve as a ringside interviewer.

Zena Sterling: With WWE since 2023. Trained at the WWE Performance Center. Worked NXT live events and saw time on screen via WWE LFG and Evolve.

Anya Rune: Has won championships for six different promotions. Made appearances on Evolve in 2026, including Women's Title Qualifying Fatal Four Way.

Braxton Cole: On Season 3 of WWE LFG. Appeared on Evolve and numerous NXT Live house shows.

PJ Vasa: Former rugby player who debuted on Evolve last November.

Gary Wilson: Referee signed in 2022. Was on NXT and later SmackDown.

This is the second time a large wave of WWE cuts has occurred in 2026. The last one was announced shortly after WrestleMania (April 24) and included talents such as Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, Apollo Crews, Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross and Joe Gacy.