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WWE roster cuts free agents expand

Overview

WWE’s April 2026 roster reduction released roughly 25 wrestlers, each bound by a 90‑day non‑compete clause. By late July those clauses expired, turning talent such as Aleister Black, Kairi Sane, Zelina Vega, Zoey Stark, the Wyatt Sicks members (Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy), the Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley) and Santos Escobar into free agents. Industry observers note they may sign with promotions like All Elite Wrestling, Impact, or pursue independent and overseas work.

On 23 July, Kairi Sane posted a motorcycle photo announcing the end of her non‑compete and hinting at a new direction. In early August she said her release came without warning, despite a planned push on RAW, and confirmed she is fielding offers worldwide, including from Japanese companies and AEW. She is now represented by agent Barry Bloom and remains undecided about her next move.

The wave of free agents reflects WWE’s post‑WrestleMania reshuffle and the emerging pool of experienced wrestlers available to other promotions or freelance circuits.

Entities

Barry Bloom · Japan · Kairi Sane · All Elite Wrestling (AEW) · World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Kairi Sane Released by WWE, Explores Global Wrestling Offers

    Kairi Sane says her WWE release was unexpected; she’s fielding offers from promotions worldwide, including Japan and AEW, but hasn’t chosen her next destination.

  2. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Kairi Sane Ends WWE Non‑Compete, Becomes Free Agent

    Kairi Sane, 37‑year‑old former WWE star, becomes a free agent after her 90‑day non‑compete expired and posted a motorcycle photo hinting at next steps.

  3. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    WWE releases former stars as free agents after roster cuts

    WWE’s recent roster cuts have released about 25 wrestlers; as their 90‑day non‑compete clauses expire, stars like Aleister Black, Kairi Sane, and the Wyatt Sicks become free agents and may join other promotions

Sources

f4wonline.com · mzk.ch · power-wrestling.de · ringsidenews.com · slamwrestling.net · spareroom.com · sportskeeda.com · sportsnaut.com · wrestlezone.com · wrestling-point.de · wrestling-radio.com · wrestlingInc.com · wrestlinginc.com · wrestlingnewsreport.com · wrestlingnewssource.com