WWE Releases Multiple NXT Talents

While a portion of the WWE main roster is overseas for Crown Jewel, the company is releasing multiple talents from NXT.

This evening, multiple NXT talents have taken to social media to announce that they have been released from WWE.

We’ll start with someone with close ties to The Bloodline, as the cousin of Roman Reigns and The Usos, Lance Anoa’i, took to social media to announce his WWE departure, tweeting out:

“I would officially announce my departure from WWE! I didn’t have the best of luck since I arrived, I will not let this stop me from achieving to be great! I’ve worked hard on the indies for 15 years! Now let’s get back to work! 30days Accepting bookings [email protected],” Lance Anoa’i said in a post.

Regarding his “luck” during his time with WWE, Anoa’i never managed to make his in-ring debut for the company as he suffered multiple injuries during his time under contract.

Shortly following Anoa’i’s announcement, Drako Knox, of WWE LFG and Evolve fame, took to social media to also announce his release from the company, tweeting out:

“Effective immediately, I have been released from my contract with WWE. I am thankful for every person and every day I spent in that PC. I give everything I have every single day for this business, I will be available for bookings in 30 days. Email: [email protected],” Drako Knox said in a post.

Stevie Turner announces her WWE departure

Later in the evening, Evolve General Manager and assistant to NXT General Manager Ava, Stevie Turner, announced that WWE had released her as well, tweeting out:

“My time with @WWE has come to an end. I’ve had a brilliant time and I’m so excited for the future *smiley face with open mouth and tightly closed eyes* see you soon,” Stevie Turner said in a post.

In addition to these names, Jamar Hampton took to his now-deleted Instagram page to announce that WWE has released him. Posting the following statement:

“Today I have officially been released from the WWE. I never wished to be a pro wrestler growing up, but I’m grateful I got the opportunity to try! I’ve always been a lowkey out the way type of person, but wrestling forced me to grow and step to the center of attention. Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to keep going! belief in me kept me going when I didn’t believe in myself. This is the end of my wrestling career, I’ll leave it to the professionals now! Wishing success for everyone at the PC! Love (P.S. My hip has healed & I’m off crutches now),” Jamar Hampton said in a post.

You can see the post in question in the embedded tweet below:

Jamar Hampton has been released from WWE pic.twitter.com/GPV0rgg00R

— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) October 10, 2025

Hampton competed a lot on both Evolve and WWE LFG. He was also one of the few WWE talents who were vocal in questioning the company’s tributes to Hulk Hogan due to his racist comments in the past.

Another WWE ID contract has expired

While not signed to an NXT contract, we feel the need to mention that Zara Zakher announced this evening that her WWE ID contract has expired, tweeting out:

“As of today, my contract with WWE ID has expired, and I’ll be taking a step back from wrestling. I’m so grateful for all the people I’ve met and everyone who’s supported me. I don’t know if or when I’ll be back, but I’m hopeful for the future,” Zara Zakher said in a post.

It’s unknown if any other releases tonight are expected. This post will be updated with any additional WWE releases that occur this evening.

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