US EditionCora Jade reveals new name after unexpected WWE release
- Cora Jade announced her release from WWE on May 2, 2025, amid a wave of roster cuts affecting NXT and the main roster.
- The releases followed ongoing WWE talent reductions reportedly occurring before the May 2 SmackDown broadcast and included other NXT stars like Gigi Dolin and Riley Osborne.
- Jade posted a photo with former WWE talents Blair Davenport and Riley Osborne, joking about having plenty of free time now, and expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to fulfill the goals she had growing up as a WWE performer.
- Jade confirmed her name change back to Elayna Black, the ring name she used before WWE, and noted her last match was on April 25, 2025, against Sol Ruca, while holding one WWE title, the NXT Women's Tag Team Championship.
- The release signals WWE's continued roster restructuring in 2025, leaving Jade and others free to work elsewhere and possibly marking a new phase in their wrestling careers.
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Cora Jade Breaks Silence After WWE Release, Teases Return as Elayna Black
On Friday, news broke that WWE had officially parted ways with several of its talent, a move that came as a surprise to fans and insiders alike. Among the notable names released were Braun Strowman and Shayna Baszler, both of whom have played prominent roles in the company in recent
Roxanne Perez Reacts To Cora Jade's WWE Release
Cora Jade was released from WWE this week, bringing an end to a career in the company that began in 2021 for the former NXT Women’s Tag Champion. On Twitter, Roxanne Perez, a longtime friend, ally, and in-ring adversary of Jade, reacted to the news of the release. wrestlesoulmate for life 🖤 pic.twitter.com/SvtDCrzCu3 — roxanne (@roxanne_wwe) May 3, 2025 Jade is among many cut from WWE, a list that includes Braun Strowman, Dakota Kai, Shayna Ba…
Cora Jade Reveals Her Post-WWE Ring Name
The post Cora Jade Reveals Her Post-WWE Ring Name first appeared on PWMania - Wrestling News.As PWMania.com previously reported, Cora Jade was among those released during WWE’s latest round of cuts, which affected both the main roster and NXT. Following her release, Jade announced on her official Twitter (X) account that she will be reverting to her previous ring name, Elayna Black. She updated her Twitter handle and stated, “Hit […]
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