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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.
Dexter Lumis posted a cryptic image showing himself revealing an axe hidden inside his jacket, sparking speculation about his WWE status amid confirmed departures of Wyatt Sicks members Nikki Cross and Bo Dallas. The timing of Lumis' post ahead of SmackDown has raised questions among fans and backstage, though there has been no official confirmation of his release. Speculation has also surrounded Joe Gacy's status as uncertainty continues to build around the future of the Wyatt Sicks faction.
NXT star Andre Chase announced on social media today that he has been released from his WWE contract. In his video statement, Chase said "The chapter is closed on my WWE career, but my chapter is not closed on professional wrestling."
Andre Chase confirmed his WWE release through an emotional social media message, thanking fans for their support and explaining that he was initially told he would never appear on television but fan reaction helped elevate him to championship success. Chase stated that while his WWE chapter is closed, his professional wrestling career continues, and he is available for bookings starting in June.