Subhojeet Mukherjee on April 25, 2026
Rhea Ripley isn’t celebrating for long—she’s reacting to WWE’s latest round of releases, and her message says everything.
Just days after winning the Women’s Championship at WrestleMania 42, Ripley took to Twitter as over 20 WWE stars were let go across the roster. Instead of focusing on her own milestone, she addressed the cuts head-on—and made it clear this one hit close.
“Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely gutted for my friends and comrades. Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong!”
That reaction carries weight when one looks at who was affected. Kairi Sane had been working in Ripley’s orbit in recent weeks, while Zelina Vega—one of her closest friends in WWE—was also among those released, alongside her husband Aleister Black.
The timing tells the story. One of the biggest wins of her career on one side—mass layoffs on the other. That contrast is exactly what Ripley’s post reflects, and why it landed the way it did.
With WWE’s post-WrestleMania release cycle continuing to reshape the roster, Ripley’s reaction is one of the first from a top champion—and it shows just how personal these cuts can be behind the scenes.
Do you think WWE’s release timing takes away from moments like Rhea Ripley’s title win, or is this just part of how the business operates now? Let me know your thoughts.
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