Reason Behind WWE’s April 24 Roster Cuts Revealed

TLDR

WWE's April 24, 2026 roster cuts affecting both main roster and NXT talent were primarily made to create space for incoming performers expected to debut soon, according to Fightful Select sources. The releases were also influenced by possible changes to WWE programming, including the potential reduction of SmackDown to two hours. Released talent remains under contract during the notice period, with main roster wrestlers bound for 90 days and NXT talent for 30 days, and additional NXT departures are tied to new Performance Center signings expected to be announced.