WWE Releases 10 Superstars, Including Hall of Famer and Former Champions

The departures, announced during WWE’s critical lead-up to WrestleMania 41, include prominent names such as Cedric Alexander, Sonya Deville, and Paul Ellering.

WWE has released 10 superstars, marking its largest wave of departures since November 2024, during its key WrestleMania 41 buildup period.
The released individuals include notable names such as Cedric Alexander, Sonya Deville, Blair Davenport, and the tag team Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), along with their Hall of Fame manager Paul Ellering.
Cedric Alexander, a former Cruiserweight and Raw Tag Team Champion, announced his release on social media, reflecting on his nearly nine-year tenure with the company.
Sonya Deville, a former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion and leader of the Pure Fusion Collective, will not have her contract renewed and is set to enter free agency soon.
Other released talents include Giovanni Vinci of Imperium, Isla Dawn of The Unholy Union, and the veteran tag team Good Brothers (Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows).