Additional WWE Releases Could Be Coming After Recent Cuts

WWE’s latest round of releases might not be over — and now there’s concern that more names could be on the way.

Following the May 2, 2026, departures that saw talents like Tonga Loa, JC Mateo, and members of The New Day exit the company, Bryan Alvarez added new context on Wrestling Observer Live about what could happen next. Alvarez started by confirming what’s already known, while also revealing how fluid the situation has been behind the scenes.

“As a reporter, I can tell you that The New Day are gone, JC Mateo is gone, and Tonga Loa is gone. And I can tell you, as of Friday night, I was told that Tama Tonga was gone—but it turns out he wasn’t released the next day. I don’t know what that means; I can just tell you what I was told.”

Alvarez made it clear that information has been shifting quickly, and even reports about certain names haven’t always held up from one day to the next — which suggests decisions are still being made in real time. He then pointed directly at several names currently on SmackDown, saying they could be at risk based on how things are trending.

“As viewers of the SmackDown TV show, I’d be very worried about Talla Tonga, Axiom, Nathan Frazer, and Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo. We’ll see what’s going on, but I would not be surprised if there were more names to come.”

That’s where things stand. Between confirmed releases and uncertainty around others, the situation doesn’t look settled yet — and Alvarez’s comments suggest this could be an ongoing process rather than a one-time wave. So at the end of the day, WWE has already made major cuts, but based on what’s being said behind the scenes, the roster shake-up may not be finished just yet.

Do you think WWE should slow down on releases, or is this kind of roster turnover just part of the business now? Let us know your thoughts.

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