WWE releases several pro wrestlers, including Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Lana

World Wrestling Entertainment on Thursday announced it has come to terms on the release of several members of its roster.

Among them include Braun Strowman — who was the company’s universal champion in 2020 — former NXT champion Aleister Black and former cruiserweight champion Murphy. This isn’t the first list of releases for the WWE this year. In April, they released several others, including Samoa Joe and Mickie James.

Here’s a list of who was released Thursday:

• Aleister Black
• Braun Strowman
• Lana
• Buddy Murphy
• Ruby Riott
• Santana Garrett

Several wrestlers took to social media to share their thoughts on the releases.

Im gathering my thoughts as this was a complete left field for me as obviously we just started the dark father character but this was it, thank you so much WWE universe for allowing me to create and give you small bits of myself.

— Tommy End (@WWEAleister) June 2, 2021

What a chapter in life. Thank you!!!!!

— Braun Strowman (@BraunStrowman) June 2, 2021

I will never forget the fans, and the love they showed me. Whether it was a tank, power-suits, flags, CRUSH, Rusev, 900 partners, weddings or tables: I tried to always entertain you, and you definitely elevated me. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/n7W5i5KAMI

— CJ “Lana” Perry (@LanaWWE) June 2, 2021

Thank you, @wwe