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Kairi Sane, Aleister Black & More Former WWE Stars Reportedly Hit Free Agency - Wrestling Inc.
The released wrestlers can now sign elsewhere, with AEW, TNA and New Japan Pro-Wrestling among the likely landing spots, PWInsider said.
- On Thursday, 11 former WWE talents released in April officially became free agents as their 90-day non-compete clauses expired, allowing them to sign with other promotions.
- Sweeping 'spring cleaning' layoffs this past April resulted in more than two dozen WWE departures following WrestleMania, with superstars informed their time with the company would end.
- Writing on X Thursday morning, Kairi Sane posted 'How far I'll go...' signaling her next steps, while Joe Gacy wrote 'And here we go' on social media.
- Other released stars are already charting new paths: Zelina Vega filed to trademark 'Xelina', Zoey Serrano secured a RevPro Women's Grand Prix 2026 spot, and Santos Escobar criticized WWE President Nick Khan and Paul 'Triple H' Levesque.
- Nikki Storm, formerly known as Nikki Cross, is focusing on her new role as co-owner of PROGRESS Wrestling and DEFY Wrestling alongside Big Damo, with appearances planned in both promotions within the next month.
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