Triple H, the chief content officer of WWE, released 16 big names from NXT and the main roster in order to bring new talent into the company.
Big names like Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler are included in this list of WWE Releases in May 2025.
Here we break down the complete list of WWE releases and the clause that they need to obey as per the promotion.
WWE Releases May 2025
WWE Main Roster Releases
- Dakota Kai
- Braun Strowman
- Shayna Baszler
- Kayden Carter
- Katana Chance
WWE NXT Releases
- Cora Jade
- Gigi Dolin
- Eddy Thorpe
- Jakara Jackson
- Riley Osborne
- Oro Mensah
- Javier Bernal
- Joe Coffey
- Mark Coffey
- Wolfgang
- Dani Palmer
Non-compete Clause by Triple H
Triple H announced a 90-day no-competing clause for the main roster releases and 30 days for the NXT stars.
During this tenure, all the superstars will be paid by the company.
This move was announced by WWE so that the superstars get time to look after their career path for the future.
AEW Opportunities
With big names like Shotzi and Braun Strowman being officially released by WWE, there is ample opportunity for them to sign with AEW.
While WWE might be busy signing new talents from MLW, CMLL, and AAA, these experienced superstars can make their way into AEW’s main roster.
With that being said, this ends the list of WWE Releases in May 2025.
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