WWE has recently made significant changes to its roster, releasing ten NXT and developmental talents. The confirmed departures include Wendy Choo, Adriana Rizzo, Zena Sterling, Anya Rune, Braxton Cole, Jasper Troy, PJ Vasa, Gary Wilson, Ellen Akesson, and Marcus Brown. (wrestlingheadlines.com)
These releases come just ahead of the inaugural Sunday Night's Main Event, scheduled for September 6, 2026, at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This event marks the first time the traditionally Saturday event will be held on a Sunday. (wwe.com)
The card for Sunday Night's Main Event features several high-profile matches:
Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton: A highly anticipated bout between two seasoned competitors. (wwe.com)
Oba Femi vs. Bron Breakker: A clash between two rising stars, showcasing the future of WWE. (wwe.com)
Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty: In a unique matchup, rapper Lil Yachty steps into the ring against Baron Corbin. If Yachty lasts five minutes, Trick Williams will receive a WWE United States Championship rematch against Corbin on the same night. (thesmackdownhotel.com)
Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley vs. Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab: A six-woman tag team match featuring some of WWE's top female talent. (wwe.com)
The event will be available to stream live in the U.S. exclusively on Peacock and internationally on WWE's YouTube channel. (uk.sports.yahoo.com)
These roster changes and the upcoming event have generated significant buzz among wrestling fans, leading to a surge in searches for "WWE" in the United Kingdom.