Every WWE Superstar Released In 2024 (So Far)
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WWE has gone through plenty of changes in 2024. Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon was accused of sex trafficking, which led to him resigning from parent company TKO. This was a shocking way to begin the year for both wrestling fans and the general public. And while there are some positives outside of the behind-the-scenes issues, there are also the bummer moments, when wrestlers are let go from WWE. More recently, Drew Gulak's contract was not renewed.
This has led to an era where Paul Levesque (formerly known as Triple H) is leading creative control--something that began to be implemented in late 2023--which was on full display at Wrestlemania XL. Levesque isn't just known for his in-ring work. He founded the NXT brand and had creative control from 2014-2021, turning it into a brand that fans fell in love with.
Regardless of this new era, though, one unfortunate event that's become an annual tradition remains: WWE lays off talent. Each May and April, you're going to see numerous wrestlers released throughout this time. However, according to Ringside News (via PW Insider), there are typically personal conversations with the released talent, but this time around, when the wrestlers spoke with the people that let them ago, the conversations were more meaningful and empathetic, instead of the previously "future endeavored" messages and/or sending a garbage bag full of possessions to the released wrestler. Outside of wrestling news sites, some wrestlers have taken to social media to announce their departure from the company, including Cameron Grimes.
Below, you'll find a constantly updated list of the released wrestlers from WWE as they are announced. Keep checking back for more updates.
1. Jinder Mahal
Released: April 19
WWE Tenures: 2010-14, 2016
2. Xyon Quinn
Released: April 19
WWE Tenure: 2018
3. Xia Li
Released: April 19
WWE Tenure: 2017
4. Sanga
Released: April 20
WWE Tenure: 2018
5. Veer Mahaan
Released: April 20
WWE Tenure: 2018
6. Von Wagner
Released: April 22
WWE Tenure: 2019
7. Cameron Grimes
Released: April 23
WWE Tenure: 2019
8. Yulisa León
Released: May 3*
WWE Tenure: 2021
*Leon requested and was granted her release.
9. Darrell Mason
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
10. Vlad Pavlenko
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
11. Ezekiel Balogun
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
12. Kiyah Saint
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
13. Emma Diaz
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
14. Valentina Feroz
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2019
15. Keyshawn Leflore
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2024
16. Trey Bearhill
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2023
17. Julian Baldi
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2023
18. Boa
Released: May 3
WWE Tenure: 2016
19. Drew Gulak
Released: May 4*
WWE Tenure: 2016
*Gulak's contract was not renewed
20. Gable Steveson
Released: May 5
WWE Tenure: 2021
21. Jerry Lawler
Released: May 5*
WWE Tenure: 1992-2024
*Lawler's contract reportedly expired with WWE at the beginning of 2024, and WWE did not renew.
22. Becky Lynch
Released: June 1*
WWE Tenure: 2014-2024
*Lynch's contract expired.
23. Dominik Dijakovic
Released: June 27
WWE Tenure:
Dijak made an announcement on Twitter that his contract was not renewed.
24. Ricochet
Released: June 29
WWE Tenure: 2018-2024
Ricochet now wrestles in AEW.
25. Damon Kemp
Released: July 9
WWE Tenure: 2021-2024
26. Bobby Lashley
Released: August 16
WWE Tenure: 2005-2008, 2018-2024
Lashley was taken off the active roster on the WWE website.
27. Tamina
Released: August 16
WWE Tenure: 2010-2024
Tamina was taken off the active roster on the WWE website.
28. MVP
Released: August 16
WWE Tenure: 2006-2010, 2018, 2020-2024
MVP was taken off the active roster on the WWE website.
29. Odyssey Jones
Released: September 2
WWE Tenure: 2019-2024
Jones was taken off of TV and removed from the WWE website during a story with The New Day due to allegations of domestic abuse committed by Jones