Dakota Kai, Dexter Lumis & More NXT Stars Released By WWE

Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful is reporting that the following names have been released by WWE:

• Dakota Kai
• Malcolm Bivens
• Blair Baldwin (referee)
• Harland
• Persia Pirotta
• Sanjana George/Vish Kanya
• Draco Anthony
• Raelyn Divine
• Mila Malani
• Dexter Lumis

On Bivens, Sapp reported:

We’re told that WWE had pushed him to re-sign with the company both last year, which did result in a short extension. Bivens had been asked about re-signing an extension in February and he made it clear he did not want to re-sign.

Stories with further details on the releases can be found at the following links:

• Frustration Backstage In NXT Following Latest Releases
• WWE NXT Star Harland Released Due To ‘Not Progressing Enough’
• Report: Released NXT Stars Informed WWE They Weren’t Planning On Re-Signing
• More Details On Releases From NXT 2.0 Including Email Citing ‘Budgetary Cuts’
• Report: WWE Personnel Expecting More NXT Releases Soon
• More Insight Into Potential NXT Backstage Issues With Parker Boudreaux (Harland)
• WWE Had Tentitive Main Roster Plans For Malcolm Bivens

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