Yet Another Major WWE Departure Confirmed for 'Friday Night SmackDown' Star
Following a wave of office cuts, reports confirmed that a slew of on-air WWE talent, such as Braun Strowman and Dakota Kai, were also let go from the company. Other notable stars such as Shayna Baszler were also released. Fans were surprised to learn that prominent "WWE NXT" stars Cora Jade and Gigi Dolin were cut from the roster as well.
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Fightful now reports that Shotzi is also departing. It was confirmed in the report that while Shotzi wasn't released, she was told that her expiring contract would not be renewed. She has been moved to the alumni section of WWE's website.
Shotzi was first introduced to WWE fans in 2015. She missed out on being a contestant on "WWE Tough Enough" due to medical issues. In 2019, Shotzi signed a WWE contract and joined the "NXT" brand. She captured the "WWE NXT" Tag Team Championship with Ember Moon.
In 2021, Shotzi was called up to the main roster. She became a regular on "WWE SmackDown." She was involved in matches and storylines with the likes of Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks. Shotzi also had a feud with Damage CTRL.
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The Santa Clara County native suffered a torn ACL during a match with Lyra Valkyria on "NXT" in 2024. Shotzi returned before the end of the year. Her last match was featured on "WWE Speed," which took place on Feb. 14, 2025. Shotzi was pinned by Zoey Stark.
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