More developmental talent exits continue across WWE
Summary
– Multiple NXT and developmental names have officially departed WWE
– Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Malik Blade, Tyra Mae Steele, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, and Trill London are among the exits
– Several released talents confirmed the news themselves with emotional farewell messages
WWE’s latest round of roster cuts continues to grow as several NXT and developmental talents have officially departed the company.
Among the names confirmed out are Tyson Dupont, Tyriek Igwe, Malik Blade, Tyra Mae Steele, Chris Island, Sirena Linton, and Trill London, adding to an already massive list of recent WWE exits.
Tyson Dupont personally addressed his departure on social media, thanking WWE and fans for the past four years while making it clear that his journey is far from over.
Dupont had recently announced he would be undergoing hip surgery after dealing with pain since the summer of 2025. He last wrestled at an NXT house show in February and was part of the High Ryze faction with Tyriek Igwe.
Igwe has also departed WWE, ending the High Ryze pairing completely. His last match came at an NXT house show in March after limited action throughout 2026.
Malik Blade is another confirmed departure after being with WWE since 2021. A torn ACL slowed his progress in 2024, which kept him sidelined for a long stretch.
Tyra Mae Steele, the Olympic gold medalist also known as Tamyra Mensah-Stock, has also left WWE after competing on the EVOLVE brand and challenging for the EVOLVE Women’s Championship.
She had become a standout developmental talent and was also a co-winner of the first season of WWE LFG.
Chris Island and Sirena Linton, both connected to WWE LFG, are also gone. Island had been featured across both seasons of the show, while Linton never made her full television debut after signing in 2025.
Trill London also confirmed his departure after his run on WWE EVOLVE and WWE LFG. Before wrestling, he built a football career that included time with the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins.
This latest wave shows that WWE’s roster shakeup is not limited to the main roster, with major cuts also hitting the developmental system.
As more names continue to surface, the company’s talent landscape is changing rapidly across every brand.
Been Trill <3 pic.twitter.com/Yt9vi3FiCo
— Trill Williams🛸®️ (@TrillWilliams6) April 25, 2026
Been Trill <3 pic.twitter.com/Yt9vi3FiCo
— Trill Williams🛸®️ (@TrillWilliams6) April 25, 2026
