WWE Confirms Kayla Braxton’s Departure, Removes Her from Roster

One big thing: WWE officially moves Kayla Braxton to alumni section

WWE has officially confirmed Kayla Braxton’s departure by removing her from the active roster page and moving her to the alumni section.

Key details:

• Braxton announced her departure last week on SmackDown
• Her final appearance was at Madison Square Garden
• Cody Rhodes gave her a farewell in front of the live crowd
• Braxton had been working on a handshake agreement with WWE

Why it matters

Braxton’s departure marks the end of a significant era for WWE’s backstage interviews and hosting. Her removal from the roster page solidifies the company’s transition to new on-screen talent.

By the numbers

• Braxton is one of three recent roster removals
• Dijak was removed on Friday after his contract expired
• Ricochet was removed hours before his deal expired

The big picture

WWE’s roster changes reflect the ongoing evolution of the company’s talent lineup. These departures could signal opportunities for new faces to step into prominent roles.

What’s next

With Braxton’s exit, WWE will likely introduce new interviewers or expand roles for existing talent to fill the gap left by her departure.

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