WWE releasing NXT talent, starting with former Speed champ (UPDATING)

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 17: Jasper Troy and Booker T in ring during NXT at the 713 Music Hall on March 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas, United States. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/WWE via Getty Images) | WWE via Getty Images It wasn’t event-ized like the NFL ones that happened last weekend, but it seems WWE is doing its own version of “cut day” at its Performance Center in Orlando today (Fri., Sept. 4). The first sign was when Jasper Troy posted this on social media: 30 Days🖤 30 Days🖤 — JASPER TROY (@jaspertroywwe) September 4, 2026 Speculation was that Troy had been released, as NXT talents usually have a 30-day non-compete period to close out their contracts. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson soon confirmed the 28-year-old big man had been let go. Troy’s been with WWE since 2022, and made his in-ring debut the following year. He appeared on Level Up and LFG before starting on NXT television. His last match on the Tuesday night show was back in June, and his last taped match was a Main Event loss