Released WWE Star Makes In-Ring Return Outside Company

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A recently released WWE star has made their in-ring return outside of the company following their free agency.

WWE made it’s latest round of releases back in early May, with a number of names being let go from both the main roster and NXT.

One of the names released from NXT was Cora Jade, who has since reverted back to her previous ring name of Elayna Black.

Elayna’s 30 day non-compete clause has now officially expired, with her now a free agent and able to wrestle anywhere she chooses.

To commemorate her free agency, Elayna has shared a video of her saying goodbye to Cora Jade ahead of her return as Elayna Black.

Elayna officially made her return to the ring at an independent show last night, with her scoring the victory in her debut match.

The 30 day non-competes of all NXT talent released have now expired, meaning they are all now free agents, including Priscilla Kelly, the former Gigi Dolin. The main roster talents’ non-competes are 90 days, so those have yet to expire.

Another WWE star officially became a free agent last night.

Dear Cora
📽️@kylecogan pic.twitter.com/hCAptLZFWD

— Elayna Black (@ElaynaBlack) June 15, 2025

Elayna Black (Cora Jade) picked up a win in her first match since her WWE departure 👏👏pic.twitter.com/wCDRjfyEXW

— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) June 15, 2025