There have been over a dozen departures from WWE’s main roster today, with names like Aleister Black, Kairi Sane, and the entire Wyatt Sicks faction all leaving the company. “WWE NXT” has also seen a group of departures as eight performers join Andre Chase on their way out of the company, including Olympic Gold Medalist Tyra Mae Steele.
As confirmed by Fightful Select and Bodyslam.net, the full list of developmental departures from WWE at this time is:
Tyra Mae Steele
Tyson Dupont
Tyriek Igwe
Luca Crusifino
Malik Blade
Trill London
Sirena Linton
Chris Island
Steele originally joined the company having made a guest appearance at WWE SummerSlam 2021 following her Olympic triumph that summer. She signed with the company in 2023 and would go on to win the first season of “WWE LFG” in 2025, before making appearances on “NXT.”
Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe also signed with WWE in 2023 and went on to be known as High Ryze. They would briefly become a trio with Wes Lee, but were best known as a duo competing on “WWE NXT Lvl Up” and eventually “NXT” itself, even representing the NXT Outlaws in TNA Wrestling towards the end of 2025.
Luca Crusifino was the last addition to The D’Angelo Family as he joined the faction in 2024 after signing with WWE two years earlier. He would challenge for the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships, and even made an appearance on “WWE Main Event” against Joaquin Wilde in 2024.
Malik Blade was part of the original “NXT 2.0” group as he signed with the company in 2021, and would form a partnership with Edris Enofe. They would be regular faces on “NXT” before they went their separate ways in 2025.
Trill London came through the WWE ID program and debuted for the company in 2025 as part of the “EVOLVE” roster, before featuring in season two and three of “LFG.” Chris Island was also featured in all three seasons of “LFG” after putting pen to paper with WWE in late 2024, as was Sirena Linton, who challenged for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship at a live event as recently as February 2026.
It has not been noted whether these departures are releases or contract expirations. If they are expirations, they will be free to negotiate their next move immediately, while those who were released will have a 30 day non-compete period.
WWE SmackDown Results – April 24, 2026 – Welcome to WrestlingAttitude’s live coverage results of WWE SmackDown on April 24, from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
We begin with a full look back at WrestleMania — the chaos, the fallout, and the shifting landscape that brings us into tonight’s show.
Danhausen pulls up in a car and drives straight toward Trick Williams and his entourage, greeting them in his usual chaotic fashion.
Jacob Fatu Opens SmackDown
Jacob Fatu makes his way to the ring. He says that on Monday, he told Roman Reigns he wanted him. He told Roman he doesn’t just want the title — he needs that title. Then Roman looked him in the eye and said he wasn’t ready.
Fatu says Roman is right. His entire life, he’s been told he’s never been ready. If Roman truly believes that, then step into this ring and prove it.
Jimmy and Jey Uso make their way to the ring, while we have some bad news: Aleister Black and Zelina have been released.
Jimmy Uso says they heard everything Fatu said on Monday. He tells Fatu he can have all of that and more. Fatu wants the title — but QB1 was on the field and he fumbled. Jimmy tells Fatu not to come at Roman. He’ll eat, he’ll learn, and he’ll level up. Jimmy tells him to run the play with them and join the family.
Jimmy says none of these fools out here are going to give Fatu the lifestyle he wants.
Jey says the problem is it’s too late for any of that. Fatu stepped up. He opened his mouth. Now he’s in the deep end, and they’re going to see if he can swim. If he wants respect from Roman, he needs to walk right up to him, look him in the eye, and get ready for war — because Roman will bring it.
Solo Sikoa’s music hits.
Solo asks if he’s really hearing this. He says Jimmy and Jey are lying to Fatu. Where were they two years ago when nobody wanted him? Solo says he is the one who brought Fatu into WWE.
Solo mocks them — asking if they’re going to teach Fatu how to “Yeet.” He tells Fatu not to listen to them. If he wants to beat Roman… if he wants to be champion… Solo says he can make that happen. Fatu won’t beat Roman on his own — he’ll need an army. And Solo says he has an army.
Tama Tonga takes the mic from Solo.
Tama asks why they’re wasting time. He calls Fatu a lost cause. He says Fatu thinks he’s going to beat Roman? He can’t even beat him.
Fatu superkicks Tama.
Fatu says the only person he should be talking to now is Roman Reigns. And to keep it 100 — if Tama thinks he can’t beat him, then line it up. Fatu vs. Tama Tonga, tonight.
Update on WWE releases: Motor City Machine Guns have been released.
Cathy Kelley With Giulia & Kiana James
Cathy Kelley is backstage with Giulia and Kiana James. Cathy asks Giulia if she feels any pressure heading into tonight. Giulia says this isn’t WrestleMania. Kiana jumps in, saying they’re both upset at the lack of respect they’ve been shown. Even her negotiation skills couldn’t fix that oversight. They’re going to take care of Tiffany.
Giulia says she’s beaten Tiffany before, and she’ll do it again. Kiana suddenly snaps at Cathy, accusing her of making things tense between them.
Results for WWE SmackDown on April 24, 2026, continue after a commercial break.
Update on WWE releases: Santos Escobar and Apollo Crews have been released.
Tiffany Stratton vs. Giulia — Women’s United States Championship
They lock up and Tiffany immediately floats over multiple times, hitting her back handsprings into a clothesline for a near fall. Giulia answers with an inside cradle for a near fall of her own. She takes Tiffany down into a crucifix for another near fall, and they trade rapid‑fire covers back and forth.
Tiffany goes for the cartwheel Alabama Slam, but Giulia blocks it and snaps her down with a neckbreaker for a near fall. Giulia follows with headbutts. She kicks Tiffany in the head, but Tiffany powers Giulia up and hits a Finlay Slam. Tiffany climbs for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Giulia crotches her on the top rope.
Giulia dropkicks Tiffany while she’s trapped in the Tree of Woe. She follows with a hanging neckbreaker. Giulia drives knees into Tiffany and sends her back into the ring. Giulia boots her in the back and chokes her against the ropes. She chops Tiffany and slams her face‑first into the mat.
Giulia sets for a curb stomp and connects clean. She covers and gets a near fall.
Giulia stretches Tiffany in the ropes and drills her with a dropkick to the back for a near fall. Tiffany fires a forearm and whips Giulia, but she misses the corner splash. Giulia kicks her in the back and covers for another near fall. Giulia clamps on a rear chinlock. Both women fight to their feet and yank each other down by the hair.
Tiffany rallies with forearms and a pair of clotheslines. She hits the handspring back elbow in the corner, then follows with a handspring cutter for a near fall. Tiffany climbs up top, but Giulia punches her to stop the momentum. Giulia hooks her and delivers a butterfly superplex, scoring another near fall.
Giulia lands a headbutt, but Tiffany slips out of a slam attempt. Kiana James tries to trip Tiffany, but Tiffany grabs her. Giulia swings — Tiffany moves — and Giulia hits Kiana instead. Tiffany rolls Giulia up for a near fall. Tiffany hits the Finlay Slam and climbs for the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Giulia catches her on the landing and locks in the Rings of Saturn. Tiffany rolls her into a near fall to escape.
Tiffany fires forearms and a knee strike. She misses the double stomp, and Giulia nearly steals it with another cover. Giulia hits a running knee and sets for the Northern Lights Bomb, but Tiffany slips free and plants her with an Alabama Slam. Tiffany heads up top again and this time connects clean with the Prettiest Moonsault Ever for the three count.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton (new champion)
Update on WWE releases: Kairi Sane has been released.
Danhausen Visits The Miz’s House
Earlier this week, Danhausen appeared at The Miz’s home. Miz immediately demanded to know what he was doing there, and Danhausen calmly informed him that he was “cursing the house.”
The scene cuts again — and Danhausen is suddenly in Miz’s pool, floating around as if he lives there.
Results for the April 24, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown continue after a commercial break.
Update on WWE releases: Multiple WWE NXT Talents Released Including Luca Crusifino and Tyson Dupont.
Tiffany Stratton Celebrates Her Championship Win
Cathy Kelley is on the stage with Tiffany Stratton and congratulates her on becoming the new Women’s United States Champion. Tiffany says it feels amazing to be champion again. She had a stretch of being the runner‑up, but that’s over — she is now the U.S. Champion. Tiffany declares that WWE officially runs on Tiffy Time.
Brie Bella & Paige Address the Crowd
Brie Bella makes her way to the ring with Paige. Brie says it feels incredible to stand in the ring as champions. WrestleMania was special. Even though she couldn’t compete next to her sister, she hopes Nikki returns soon. She was grateful to call a friend she considers a sister — and she welcomes Paige back.
Paige says she’s back, and asks the crowd if they missed her. She mentions she lost her voice, but it was a hell of a week. When Brie called her to have her back, it was the perfect way to come home. She says she’s proud to be back with Brie, and now they’re the tag team champions. It was a rough road to get here, but she’s proud to be home again. They stood in the ring with some of the best competitors — but SmackDown is her house.
Charlotte Flair’s music hits, and she walks out alongside Alexa Bliss. Flair says it’s good to see Paige back. Alexa adds that it’s good even though Paige pinned her at WrestleMania. Flair says Brie and Paige have something she and Alexa want. Alexa says they’re not going to let one WrestleMania moment get in the way of that.
Flair tells Paige that if she wants to prove this is her house, there’s no better way than to face them.
Paige says she’s down if Brie is down. Brie says she’s absolutely down — and they should do it tonight.
The show cuts to a commercial break. We will be back for more WWE SmackDown results for April 24, 2026.
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Brie Bella & Paige — WWE Women’s Tag Team ChampionshipMatch
The match is already underway as Brie nails Alexa with a knee and follows with a neckbreaker. Brie rolls Alexa into a sunset flip, but Alexa rolls through and hits a dropkick. Flair tags in and unloads with chops on Brie. Paige steps in, drawn by Flair’s taunting, but Flair and Alexa don’t capitalize on the distraction.
Flair hits a fallaway slam, but Brie kicks her away. Brie fires a back elbow, but Flair answers with a kick in the corner. Flair goes for the knee drop across the leg in the ropes but misses. She keeps Brie from tagging, but Brie lands an enzuigiri.
Jacy Jayne suddenly pulls Paige off the apron and slams her into the ring steps.
The referee calls for the bell.
Winners by DQ: Brie Bella & Paige
Post‑Match Chaos — Fatal Influence Arrives
After the bell, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid hit the ring and join the attack. Jacy kicks Paige to the floor. Lainey and Fallon lift Alexa and drill her with a double Ragnarok.
With this interference, Fatal Influence officially make their main roster debut.
We will return after a break with more results from the April 24, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown.
–– Here is what’s in store for WWE SmackDown on April 17 ––
WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Paige will make an appearance
Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes will make an appearance
WWE Women’s United States Championship Match: “The Beautiful Madness” Giulia (c) vs. Tiffany Stratton
Trick Williams’ WWE United States Championship celebration with Lil Yachty
WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley will make an appearance
“The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu will make an appearance
Welcome to WrestlingAttitude’s live coverage of the WWE SmackDown after WrestleMania 42, coming to you from the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
WrestleMania weekend has come and gone, and with Monday’s Raw setting the tone for a new season, the road now leads to WWE Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida. And speaking of Raw and Backlash, Jacob Fatu returns to the blue brand tonight after confronting Roman Reigns on Monday and issuing a challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship in Tampa.
Reigns was heard telling Jimmy Uso to “talk some sense into him” as Raw went off the air, leaving Fatu with a choice: withdraw the challenge next Monday or move forward and deal with whatever consequences Reigns has in mind.
Rhea Ripley will also follow up on her Raw appearance. After teaming with Iyo Sky to defeat the Kabuki Warriors and delivering her farewells to the red brand, Ripley now arrives on SmackDown as the new WWE Women’s Champion, having dethroned Jade Cargill at WrestleMania.
Trick Williams is set for his first SmackDown appearance since capturing the United States Championship from Sami Zayn, and he’ll be accompanied by Lil Yachty. Paige will also appear for the first time since winning the Women’s Tag Team Championship alongside Brie Bella at WrestleMania, stepping in for Nikki Bella during the match.
A championship will be on the line tonight as well. After defeating Jordynne Grace last Friday, Tiffany Stratton officially earned her shot at Giulia’s Women’s United States Championship, and that match takes place on tonight’s broadcast.
SmackDown begins at 8 PM ET, airing on USA Network in the United States and streaming internationally on Netflix.
WWE has continued its wave of roster cuts, with Dexter Lumis and Erick Rowan now confirmed as released. Their departures mark the end of The Wyatt Sicks faction, as all members have now exited the company.
Following his release, Lumis reacted on social media by posting a photo from his storyline wedding with Indi Hartwell, revisiting one of his most notable moments in WWE.
Hartwell also responded to the news. Instead of issuing a written message, she shared a GIF tied to their time together in NXT and posted a full YouTube playlist highlighting their “InDex” storyline. The callback referenced one of the most memorable relationships featured on WWE NXT in recent years.
Lumis last competed on the April 17 episode of WWE SmackDown, teaming with Rowan, Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy), and Joe Gacy in a street fight against the MFTs.
Lumis originally signed with WWE in 2019 and was released in April 2022. He returned later that year in August and eventually became part of The Wyatt Sicks when the group was introduced in 2024. During his run, he captured the WWE Tag Team Championship alongside Joe Gacy.
Rowan also last wrestled on the same April 17 SmackDown episode, teaming with Lumis, Dallas, and Gacy. He first signed with WWE in 2011 and was released in April 2020 before returning in 2024 as part of the Wyatt Sicks.
During his WWE career, Rowan held multiple titles, including two WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships and an NXT Tag Team Championship.
With Lumis and Rowan now gone, the Wyatt Sicks faction has officially been dismantled as part of WWE’s ongoing post-WrestleMania roster changes.
List of 2026 WWE Release (so far:)
Nikki Cross
Joe Gacy
Alba Fyre
Zoey Stark
Bo Dallas / Uncle Howdy
Andre Chase
Dexter Lumis
Erick Rowan
The Wyatt Sicks Are No More as Dexter Lumis and Erick Rowan Released by WWE
Another round of both main roster names and “WWE NXT” talent have been revealed to be departing WWE, and the reports came out just minutes before “WWE SmackDown” went on the air. Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp took to X to confirm a host of names, following the initial reports of departures such as the entire Wyatt Sicks, as well as Alba Fyre and Zoey Stark.
According to Sapp, “NXT’s” Dante Chen, Kairi Sane, Apollo Crews, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin of the Motor City Machine Guns, and Santos Escobar are amongst the names reportedly departing the company. Sapp also reported various stars have been let out of their developmental deals, including Olympian Tyra Mae Steele.
Sane previously left WWE when her contract expired in December 2021, but returned to WWE in November 2023 alongside IYO SKY before joining Damage CTRL. Black also departed the company when he was released in June 2021. He worked in All Elite Wrestling starting that July until his departure in February 2025, and he rejoined WWE in April 2025. He was paired up with Vega, his real-life wife, during a feud with Damian Priest in October.
Escobar re-signed with WWE, following a brief departure that led to his profile being moved to the alumni section of the roster, in a “big money play” to keep the star in October. Since his re-signing, however, Escobar hadn’t returned to main roster programming, but had been working with AAA until an injury during the Rey de Reyes final on March 14. Escobar revealed on social media he had to undergo a second surgery for the triceps injury.
Andre Chase has officially confirmed his departure from WWE, sharing the news directly with fans in an emotional statement.
Chase took to social media to announce that he has been released from his WWE contract. Along with confirming his exit, he posted a video reflecting on his time with the company and teasing future appearances beginning in June.
“Hey, what’s up, everybody? I just wanted to hop on here and let you all know that as of today, I’ve officially been released from my WWE contract. And I just want to say thank you. Thank you for all the support.”
He explained that when he first signed with WWE, he was not expected to become an on-screen performer, but rather to contribute behind the scenes.
“Because when I signed with WWE on the first day, it was made abundantly clear that I was never going to be on television. I was never meant to be a superstar. I was just here to pass on my knowledge to a younger generation.”
Chase credited fan support as the key factor that changed his role within the company, leading to his rise on WWE NXT.
“But then something changed, and it was because of your support. It was because of the connection that we had. Suddenly, I had whole arenas chanting Chase U and spelling Chase U.”
He also reflected on the success he achieved during his run, including championship moments tied to the popularity of the Chase U group.
“I mean, we won championships in WWE, and that was definitely something that you guys did, and I’m so grateful for it.”
While his WWE chapter has come to an end, Chase made it clear that he plans to continue his wrestling career moving forward.
“The chapter is closed on my WWE career, but my chapter is not closed on professional wrestling. So stay tuned, and hopefully I’m gonna be in a town near you very soon.”
Chase became a recognizable figure in NXT through the Chase U storyline, turning a limited role into a featured act. His departure adds to a growing list of recent exits as WWE continues its post-WrestleMania roster changes.
