WWE Releases Raise Questions Among NXT Stars
Recent WWE release questioned backstage - Reports
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Recent WWE releases, including notable figures like Tyra Mae Steele and Nikki Cross, have sparked concerns among NXT talent about the purpose of the LFG competition. The releases, which included the entire Wyatt Sicks faction, have left many questioning the stability of their positions within the promotion.
- 01Tyra Mae Steele, winner of WWE's LFG, was among those released.
- 02NXT stars are questioning the value of winning the LFG competition.
- 03Nikki Cross expressed gratitude and excitement for her future after her release.
- 04The Wyatt Sicks faction, including Nikki Cross and Bo Dallas, was also released.
- 05Steele's last match was for the Evolve Women's Championship on March 20, 2026.
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WWE's recent wave of releases has raised eyebrows, particularly among NXT talent. Among those let go was Tyra Mae Steele, the winner of the WWE LFG competition, who participated in 54 matches for the company. Following her release, several NXT stars have voiced concerns regarding the significance of the LFG program if winners can still be released shortly after. The promotion also parted ways with the entire Wyatt Sicks faction, which includes Nikki Cross, Bo Dallas, Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy, and Erick Rowan, as well as other notable wrestlers like Zoey Stark and Kairi Sane. Nikki Cross, who had a decade-long tenure with WWE and captured the RAW Women's Championship, shared a heartfelt message on social media, thanking her fans and colleagues while expressing excitement for her next chapter. The future remains uncertain for Tyra Mae Steele and others as they navigate the professional wrestling landscape post-release.
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