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Malik Blade has departed WWE following several years with the company, according to Fightful. Blade, who originally signed with WWE in October 2021 and appeared on NXT, NXT Level Up, and Main Event, suffered a torn ACL injury in October 2024 during a match against Tavion Heights that kept him sidelined for nearly a year. His departure adds to WWE's growing list of roster cuts affecting developmental talent.
Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock, who competed in WWE as Tayra Mae Steel, has been released from the company. Mensah-Stock won gold at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo before signing with WWE in 2023, where she won the women's division of WWE Legends & Future Greats and appeared on WWE EVOLVE, WWE NXT, and WWE NXT Level Up. Her departure adds to WWE's ongoing list of releases across both the main roster and developmental system.
Tyriek Igwe has departed WWE as talent exits continue across both the main roster and WWE NXT. Igwe was part of the High Ryze tag team alongside Tyson Dupont, who has also left WWE, with his last match taking place at an NXT live event on March 20.
Kairi Sane, Aleister Black, and the Motor City Machine Guns are reportedly departing WWE. The news broke shortly before WWE SmackDown went live.
WWE has reportedly released additional wrestlers including Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, and Kairi Sane. These releases come in addition to other wrestlers who were reportedly let go earlier the same day.
Meghan Walker has confirmed she has moved to Orlando, Florida following her WWE in-ring debut. Walker announced the relocation in an Instagram post featuring a video of herself at the beach, with a caption stating "getting your dream job and moving to FL." The move places her near WWE's Performance Center, where she will continue her development within the company's system.
Jacob Fatu is scheduled to open tonight's WWE SmackDown from Dickies Arena following his confrontation with Roman Reigns on WWE Raw, where Reigns gave Fatu one week to think about his response. The April 24 SmackDown will also feature appearances by Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Paige, along with championship matches including Giulia defending the WWE Women's United States Championship against Tiffany Stratton.
WWE SmackDown aired live from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas on April 24, 2026, featuring several championship-related segments. The show included appearances by WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Paige, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, along with a WWE Women's United States Championship match between champion Giulia and Tiffany Stratton. Additionally, Trick Williams held a WWE United States Championship celebration with Lil Yachty, and Jacob Fatu was scheduled to make an appearance.
Indi Hartwell reacted to Dexter Lumis' release by posting a GIF from their time together in NXT and sharing a YouTube playlist of their moments under the "InDex" name on Twitter. Lumis was released along with other members of the Wyatt Sicks faction, including Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross, Bo Dallas, and Joe Gacy. Hartwell and Lumis had a memorable on-screen relationship during their time in NXT's The Way faction, which included a widely talked-about wedding segment.
Dante Chen confirmed his WWE release through a social media farewell message, ending his five-year run with the company during which he competed in 147 matches. Chen noted his pride in being the first Singaporean-born WWE Superstar and hinted that his wrestling journey will continue. His departure is part of a growing list of WWE roster cuts that have been announced recently.
WWE SmackDown aired from Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas following WrestleMania 42. The show featured the Women's US Title being put on the line and appearances from new champions.
Former two-time NXT Tag Team Champion Andre Chase announced on X that he has been released from WWE. Chase made the announcement himself on the social media platform.