WWE is navigating a challenging period as it approaches talent with proposals for significant pay cuts, reportedly up to 50%. This move follows recent roster releases and is linked to a shift in the company's operational structure, where wrestlers are now working fewer matches and traveling less. Bryan Alvarez from Wrestling Observer Live noted that nearly six stars were approached, including Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods of The New Day, who both declined the offers and subsequently exited the company. WWE justifies these cuts by stating that the current workload doesn't match the terms of previous contracts, as wrestlers are now on the road less frequently and participating in fewer events. The company's perspective is that reduced commitments warrant lower pay, leading to dissatisfaction among some talent regarding their contracts and future with WWE.