A wave of unexpected WWE roster cuts has left fans reeling, with several high-profile and promising talents-including Shayna Baszler, Gallus, Oro Mensah, Dani Palmer, and Javier Bernal-officially released as of May 2, 2025
Shayna Baszler, a former NXT Women’s Champion and two-time Women’s Tag Team Champion, headlines the list of departures. Her exit marks the end of a dominant era for one of WWE’s most formidable competitors
The Scottish trio Gallus-Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and Wolfgang-were also let go, surprising many given their historic 510-day reign as NXT UK Tag Team Champions and their recent involvement in training The Rock for WrestleMania XL Gallus’s last WWE appearance was a trios victory on WWE EVOLVE, closing a significant chapter for the faction.
NXT standouts Oro Mensah, Dani Palmer, and Javier Bernal joined the list, signaling a major shake-up in WWE’s developmental ranks All three had been active competitors, with Mensah and Bernal recently featured in house show matches.
With over 15 main roster and NXT talents released, speculation is mounting about where these stars will land next. Industry insiders predict that Gallus could dominate the British independent scene again, while others like Baszler and Mensah may attract attention from top promotions worldwide
As the wrestling world digests these changes, fans are left wondering what prompted WWE’s sweeping cuts-and what the future holds for these now-former Superstars.
