Released WWE Star Makes Surprising Reveal About Departure

Recently released WWE superstar Shayna Baszler has revealed a shocking detail about her departure from the company. In a new interview, the former two-time NXT Women’s Champion confirmed that she had three years remaining on her WWE contract at the time of her release in May.

The revelation highlights the often-brutal business nature of professional wrestling. Baszler made the comments during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

Three Years Left On WWE Deal

While speaking with Helwani, Baszler was asked if she was surprised by her release. She admitted that she was not, due to the fact that she had been off of television for several months.

However, she then dropped the bombshell that she had just re-signed with the company in 2024. “She also revealed that she had 3 years remaining on her WWE deal at the time of her release after re-signing last year.”

A Dominant WWE Force

Shayna Baszler’s WWE career began with one of the most dominant runs in the history of the NXT brand. A pioneer of women’s mixed martial arts and a member of the famed “Four Horsewomen of MMA,” she brought a level of legitimate toughness and credibility that was unmatched in the division.

As the “Queen of Spades,” she was a two-time NXT Women’s Champion, holding the title for a combined 549 days. Her reign of terror over the NXT women’s division established her as a truly feared and respected final boss.

An Inconsistent WWE Main Roster Journey

Despite her success in NXT, Baszler’s main roster career was a story of inconsistent booking. While she had moments of dominance, including an incredible performance at an Elimination Chamber match in 2020, and multiple reigns as a WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, she was never booked with the same unstoppable aura she had in NXT.

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Her final storyline saw her as a member of the “Pure Fusion Collective” faction alongside Zoey Stark and Sonya Deville. After Deville’s contract expired in February 2025, the group was left in creative limbo, and Baszler was taken off television until her release in May. Despite her recent departure, Baszler was brought back to NXT in July for a trial run as a backstage producer. She is now an official free agent, and one of the most sought-after names on the open market.

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