WWE has been making deep cuts to its roster as the road to WrestleMania 41 continues, and now sources indicate these moves are tied to a wave of NXT call-ups expected to hit the main roster later this year.
With WWE always looking to shake things up post-WrestleMania, it appears the company is clearing space for fresh talent to step into the spotlight.
Giovanni Vinci is the latest name to be let go, joining a growing list of releases that includes Isla Dawn, Blair Davenport, Akam & Rezar, Paul Ellering, Cedric Alexander, Sonya Deville, and The Good Brothers. While some of these names were sporadically used on television, others had barely been featured at all, leading to speculation about WWEs long-term creative direction.
Sources confirmed via Fightful Select within NXT believe that WWE is making room for a new batch of stars set to debut on Raw and SmackDown in 2025. WWE has a history of releasing talent before major influxes of new talent, and with this being a pivotal time in the companys calendar, it makes sense that the roster is undergoing another overhaul. The question now is which NXT standouts will be called up and who will fill the gaps left behind.
WWEs past call-ups have seen mixed results, with some superstars thriving while others struggled to gain traction. With names like Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, and Tiffany Stratton are already big names on the main roster, its clear that WWE is preparing for another transition phase. Meanwhile, the latest wave of cuts raises concerns about whether more names could still be on the chopping block.
As WWE reshapes its roster, attention now turns to who will step up to fill the vacant spots. Were these releases the right move? Which NXT stars do you see getting called up next? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
