WWE releases several NXT talents including Wes Lee

Overview

• WWE has released some top talents from NXT due to TKO's aim to maintain a leaner product
• Wes Lee, Stevie Turner, and Lance Anoa'i are some of the well-known names to have been reportedly released by WWE
• Jin Tala, Drako Knox, Haze Jameson, Summer Sorrell, Brayden "BJ" Ray, and Jamar Hampton are also reportedly released

Several NXT talents are reported to have been released by WWE in the wake of TKO's aim to maintain a leaner product. Some of the well I established stars, along with the emerging talents, have been a victim of the talent cut process, which has been going on for a while in the last few months, both in the main roster and in the development brand of the Stamford-based company.

Wes Lee is the biggest name, who was a former NXT North American Champion and was known for his title run. His heel turn went nowhere and was eventually released. Evolve's General Manager, Stevie Turner, who used to host introductory segments on NXT, has also been released.

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The Samoan Family's Lance Anoa’i has also faced exit from the company, who might be affected by the developmental brand's evolution. Along with these well-known names, there are some other wrestlers whose names have been reported to be released from the company.

Fans disappointed by Wes Lee's release

The likes of Jin Tala, Drako Knox, Haze Jameson, Summer Sorrell, Brayden "BJ" Ray, and Jamar Hampton are said to have been released, as per the reports from Fightful Select and Bodyslam. Fans have expressed their disappointment with these talent cuts, especially with that of Wes Lee, who had a fine run in NXT before his hiatus in late 2023 and the first half of 2024.

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Lee's return in 2024 was great and some of his initial matches in the year received good reaction from the fans. However, he later turned on Zachary Wentz, which wasn't too compelling. His heel turn went nowhere and the creative team could not come up with better ideas for him.