US EditionBraun Strowman and other major WWE stars released ahead of SmackDown
- WWE released multiple Superstars, including Braun Strowman, ahead of the May 2, 2025, SmackDown episode.
- These releases followed ongoing roster cuts and contract non-renewals as reported by Fightful and WWE insiders.
- Braun Strowman, a former Universal and Intercontinental Champion who last competed on April 18, tops the list of released WWE Superstars, which also includes Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Shayna Baszler, and Dakota Kai.
- Fightful reported that Strowman, known as the Monster Among Men and aged 41, was released for the second time after returning in 2022, while others also shared social media posts hinting at their departures.
- These roster changes suggest WWE is reshaping its talent pool, and the future roles of the released Superstars in professional wrestling remain uncertain.
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