WWE Stars To Leave SmackDown After WrestleMania 42

Published: Mar 14, 2026 by SP3 | Last Updated: Mar 14, 2026 by SP3

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WWE Stars To Leave SmackDown After WrestleMania 42 WWE

With WWE just weeks away from WrestleMania 42, it feels like so much will be changing following this year’s Show of Shows.

Over on Friday Night SmackDown, there are several stars who will be looking to explore their options outside of the blue brand.

From those suffering through lengthy losing streaks to main event talent who are ready for a fresh, new scenery, the list of names who could be on the move following WrestleMania 42 might just be very interesting.

Here are six WWE stars to potentially leave SmackDown after WrestleMania 42.

6. Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae

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On the January 30 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Axiom defeated Johnny Gargano to win back his mask.

After this loss, Gargano has fallen into a deep depression that has seen him laying face down backstage on SmackDown each week.

With his wife Candice LeRae trying to snap him out of it, Gargano has felt like he doesn’t have much to do on the blue brand as of late.

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Gargano and LeRae leaving SmackDown could lead to any number of possibilities, whether it be heading back to NXT, going to Monday Night Raw or leaving WWE completely.

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