Backstage Talk Points To Possible Reason Behind Wyatt Sicks Mass Release

TLDR

The entire Wyatt Sicks faction, including Erick Rowan, Bo Dallas, Nikki Cross, Joe Gacy, and Dexter Lumis, were released by WWE on April 24, 2026. According to PWInsider's Mike Johnson, backstage talk among talent suggests that someone within the TKO side of the business may not be a fan of darker characters, which has been blamed for several releases tied to darker-themed acts including The Wyatts, Aleister Black, and Zelina. However, Johnson emphasized that this remains unverified locker room speculation at this time.