Multiple WWE NXT Talents Released Including Luca Crusifino and Tyson Dupont

Posted by admin on April 25th, 2026

WWE has continued its latest wave of roster cuts, with several developmental talents now confirmed or reported as released across NXT, EVOLVE, and related programs.

Among the names is Luca Crusifino, who last competed on the April 22 episode of WWE EVOLVE. He was previously part of the D’Angelo Family before being repackaged for EVOLVE. Crusifino signed with WWE in 2022 after a football career with the Duquesne Dukes and debuted as an on-screen lawyer before transitioning into an in-ring role.

Tyson Dupont has also been released. He last wrestled at an NXT live event in February and had been dealing with a lingering hip injury since 2025. Dupont recently announced he would undergo surgery. He joined WWE in 2023 and was part of the High Ryze group alongside Tyriek Igwe.

Igwe is also among the departures. His last match took place at an NXT live event on March 20, and his most recent televised appearance came in December during a crossover appearance with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. He began his WWE career in 2023 and was part of the NXT/TNA partnership appearances.

Sirena Linton has also exited WWE. She was part of the first season of WWE: Legends and Future Greats but never made a televised debut. A former gymnast at the University of Arizona, she signed in 2025 and last competed at a February NXT live event.

Trill London is another name confirmed to be gone. He last wrestled on the March 11 episode of WWE EVOLVE and was featured in WWE Legends & Future Greats season two. Before wrestling, he played football at Syracuse and had brief stints with the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins.

Malik Blade has also been released. Signed in 2021, Blade competed across NXT, NXT Level Up, and WWE Main Event. He had been sidelined since October 2024 after suffering a torn ACL.

Tyra Mae Steele is also among those released. The Olympic gold medalist, real name Tamyra Mensah-Stock, signed with WWE in 2023 and competed on EVOLVE while pursuing the EVOLVE Women’s Championship. She last appeared on NXT television in November.

Another name released is is Chris Island. Island was featured on season one of WWE LFG on A&E. He was on season two of the series as well.

These releases reflect continued adjustments within WWE’s developmental system, as the company reshapes its roster following WrestleMania 42.