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WWE announced a new round of talent cuts after WrestleMania 42, including members of the Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy, Nikki Cross, and Bo Dallas) with the status of Lumis and Erick Rowan unclear; Alba Fyre and Zoey Stark were reportedly released as well. On the NXT side, Andre Chase indicated he’s done with WWE, while Duke Hudson had already been released last year. WWE says more updates will follow as additional names are confirmed.
Following WrestleMania, WWE began another talent purge, releasing Nikki Cross, Alba Fyre, Zoey Stark, and members of the Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy/Bo Dallas and Joe Gacy), plus Andre Chase; Cross publicly confirmed her exit, Stark had been cleared to return from an ACL/MCL injury, and more releases are expected.
After WrestleMania 42, WWE confirmed several departures for 2026: Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Zoey Stark, Joey Gacy, Andre Chase, and Alba Fyre. Stark was reportedly cleared to return after an injury in 2025, and Cross publicly announced her exit on X/Twitter, while others posted cryptic messages.
WWE star Nikki Cross has come to the defense of fellow wrestler Dana Brooke following backlash from fans on social media after a match with Cora Jade. Cross, who has worked with Brooke for several years, praised her colleague's hard work, talent, and success, urging her not to let people's meanness touch her beautiful soul. Other wrestlers, including Bayley and Mickie James, have also shown support for Brooke.
Candice LeRae lost her first televised singles match since February to Zoey Stark in under three minutes on Monday's episode of "WWE Raw." LeRae has struggled during her run on "Raw," suffering losses to Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY, and losing consecutive tag team matches with "Michin" Mia Yim. LeRae's former "NXT" stable known as The Way also appears to be reunited on the red brand.