The complete WWE roster 2026 features over 100 active superstars across three brands — updated after CM Punk’s shocking return and Undisputed WWE Championship win on Raw July 6, with the King and Queen of the Ring 2026 tournaments now complete and the road to SummerSlam underway. This page reflects the current WWE roster after every title change, roster cut, NXT call-up, trade, and brand transfer.
WWE currently operates three wrestling brands on its main programming. Raw airs Monday nights on Netflix worldwide. SmackDown airs Friday nights on USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally. NXT, the developmental brand, airs on The CW on Tuesday nights. The highest paid WWE wrestlers in 2026 earn record salaries under the company’s Netflix and ESPN deals.
Below is the full WWE roster 2026 list — every superstar organised by brand, with current champions, active tag teams and stables, King and Queen of the Ring participants, injured and inactive wrestlers, and a complete log of recent roster changes.
Last updated: July 13, 2026 — CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes confirmed for SummerSlam. Gunther attacks Nick Aldis. Baron Corbin returns. Finn Balor defeats Tama Tonga.
Table of Contents
Current WWE Champions 2026
Every active championship and its current holder across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT. This section is updated the night of every title change.
Main Roster Championships
| Championship | Champion | Brand | Won At | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Heavyweight Championship | Roman Reigns (1st reign) | Raw | WrestleMania 42 Night 2 | April 19, 2026 |
| Undisputed WWE Championship | CM Punk (1st reign) | SmackDown | Raw Chicago | July 6, 2026 |
| Intercontinental Championship | Penta (1st reign) | Raw | Raw | March 3, 2026 |
| United States Championship | Trick Williams (1st reign) | SmackDown | WrestleMania 42 Night 2 | April 19, 2026 |
| World Tag Team Championship | The Vision — Austin Theory & Bron Breakker | Raw | Raw Chicago | July 6, 2026 |
| WWE Tag Team Championship | Damian Priest & R-Truth (1st reign as a team) | SmackDown | SmackDown | March 21, 2026 |
| Women’s World Championship | Liv Morgan (3rd reign) | Raw | WrestleMania 42 Night 1 | April 18, 2026 |
| WWE Women’s Championship | Rhea Ripley (2nd reign) | SmackDown | WrestleMania 42 Night 2 | April 19, 2026 |
| Women’s Intercontinental Championship | Sol Ruca (1st reign) | Raw | Clash in Italy | May 31, 2026 |
| Women’s United States Championship | Tiffany Stratton (1st reign) | SmackDown | SmackDown | April 25, 2026 |
| WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship | Scream Mode — Brie Bella & Paige (1st reign) | Cross-brand | WrestleMania 42 Night 1 | April 18, 2026 |
WWE Raw Roster 2026
The complete list of WWE superstars currently assigned to Monday Night Raw on Netflix. For episode previews, results, and start times, see the Monday Night Raw hub. Raw is general managed by Adam Pearce.
Raw Men’s Division
- Akira Tozawa
- Austin Theory
- Bron Breakker
- Bronson Reed — INJURED
- Brutus Creed
- Chad Gable
- Cruz Del Toro
- Dominik Mysterio
- Dragon Lee
- Erik
- Ethan Page
- Grayson Waller
- Ivar
- JD McDonagh
- Je’Von Evans
- Jey Uso
- Jimmy Uso
- Joaquin Wilde
- Joe Hendry
- Julius Creed
- LA Knight
- Logan Paul
- Ludwig Kaiser
- Otis
- Penta
- Pete Dunne
- Rey Mysterio
- Rusev
- Seth Rollins
- Sheamus — INJURED
- Tyler Bate
Raw Women’s Division
- AJ Lee
- Asuka – SEMI-RETIRED (farewell on Raw June 1; stepped away from active competition)
- Bayley
- Becky Lynch
- Brie Bella — WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion
- Ivy Nile
- IYO SKY
- Liv Morgan — Women’s World Champion
- Lyra Valkyria — turned heel on Bayley (Raw London, June 22)
- Maxxine Dupri
- Naomi — INACTIVE
- Natalya
- Nikki Bella — INJURED
- Paige — WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion
- Raquel Rodriguez
- Roxanne Perez
- Sol Ruca
- Stephanie Vaquer — INJURED
- Zaria
Raw Tag Teams and Stables
- Alpha Babes — Akira Tozawa and Otis (with Maxxine Dupri)
- American Made — Brutus Creed, Chad Gable, Ivy Nile, and Julius Creed
- Judgment Day — Dominik Mysterio, JD McDonagh, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez
- Latino World Order (LWO) — Cruz Del Toro, Dragon Lee, Joaquin Wilde, and Rey Mysterio
- Los Americanos — Ludwig Kaiser, Pete Dunne, and Tyler Bate
- The Usos — Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso
- The Vision — Austin Theory, Bron Breakker, Logan Paul (injured). World Tag Team Champions (regained July 6). Maxxine Dupri aligned. Paul Heyman advising
- The War Raiders — Erik and Ivar
For all-time career wealth beyond the active roster, see the richest WWE wrestlers ranked by net worth.
WWE SmackDown Roster 2026
The complete list of WWE superstars currently assigned to Friday Night SmackDown on USA Network. SmackDown is general managed by Nick Aldis.
SmackDown Men’s Division
- Angel
- Angelo Dawkins
- Axiom
- Berto
- Carmelo Hayes
- CM Punk — Undisputed WWE Champion
- Cody Rhodes — former Undisputed WWE Champion, challenging CM Punk at SummerSlam
- Damian Priest
- Danhausen
- Drew McIntyre
- Elton Prince — INJURED
- Finn Balor
- Gunther
- Ilja Dragunov
- Jacob Fatu
- Johnny Gargano
- Kevin Owens — INJURED
- Kit Wilson
- Matt Cardona
- The Miz
- Montez Ford
- Nathan Frazer
- R-Truth
- Randy Orton
- Rey Fenix
- Ricky Saints
- Roman Reigns — World Heavyweight Champion (appears on Raw as World Heavyweight Champion)
- Royce Keys
- Sami Zayn
- Shinsuke Nakamura
- Solo Sikoa
- Talla Tonga
- Tama Tonga
- Trick Williams — United States Champion
SmackDown Women’s Division
- Alexa Bliss
- B-Fab
- Bianca Belair — INACTIVE
- Blake Monroe
- Candice LeRae
- Charlotte Flair
- Chelsea Green
- Fallon Henley
- Giulia
- Jade Cargill
- Jacy Jayne
- Jordynne Grace
- Kiana James
- Lainey Reid
- Lash Legend
- Mariah May
- Michin
- Nia Jax
- Piper Niven — INJURED
- Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s Champion
- Tiffany Stratton — Women’s United States Champion
SmackDown Tag Teams and Stables
- The Bloodline — Solo Sikoa (alone — Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga departed June 26)
- DIY — Johnny Gargano (Tommaso Ciampa not currently active)
- Fraxiom — Axiom and Nathan Frazer
- Legado del Fantasma — Angel and Berto
- Pretty Deadly — Elton Prince and Kit Wilson (Prince INJURED)
- The Street Profits — Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford
- Damian Priest and R-Truth — WWE Tag Team Champions
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (alliance formed against Jade Cargill’s group)
- Fatal Influence — Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid
WWE NXT Roster 2026
The full NXT roster includes superstars on the main NXT brand as well as the WWE developmental pipeline. NXT airs on The CW on Tuesday nights and is overseen by Shawn Michaels as Senior Vice President of Talent Development.
NXT Men’s Division
- Brad Baylor
- Bronco Nima
- Brooks Jensen
- Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo
- Charlie Dempsey
- Cutler James
- Dion Lennox
- EK Prosper
- Elio LeFleur — INJURED
- Hank Walker
- Jackson Drake
- Jasper Troy
- Josh Briggs
- Kale Dixon
- Lexis King
- Lucien Price
- Myles Borne
- Niko Vance
- Noam Dar
- Osiris Griffin
- Ricky Smokes
- Saquon Shugars
- Sean Legacy
- Shawn Spears
- Shiloh Hill
- Tank Ledger
- Tavion Heights
- Tony D’Angelo
- Uriah Connors
NXT Women’s Division
- Adrianna Rizzo — INJURED
- Arianna Grace
- Izzi Dame
- Jaida Parker
- Kali Armstrong
- Karmen Petrovic
- Kelani Jordan
- Kendal Grey
- Lola Vice
- Nikkita Lyons
- Skylar Raye
- Tatum Paxley
- Thea Hail
- Wendy Choo
- Wren Sinclair
NXT Tag Teams and Stables
- Birthright — Arianna Grace, Channing “Stacks” Lorenzo, Charlie Dempsey, Lexis King, and Uriah Connors
- The Culling — Niko Vance and Shawn Spears (with Izzi Dame)
- Darkstate — Cutler James, Dion Lennox, Osiris Griffin, and Saquon Shugars
- Hank and Tank — Hank Walker and Tank Ledger
- OTM — Bronco Nima and Lucien Price
- Vanity Project — Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes
- WrenQCC — Kendal Grey and Wren Sinclair
Free Agents and Unassigned Superstars
These wrestlers are signed to WWE contracts but are not currently assigned to a specific brand. They may appear on Raw, SmackDown, or NXT at any time.
Men
- Brock Lesnar — RETURNED from retirement. Defeated Oba Femi at Clash in Italy on May 31 after attacking him at SNME on May 23. Currently active as a free agent across both brands.
- John Cena — Free Agent. Announced “The John Cena Classic” at Backlash. Ambassador role, not competing in-ring.
- Omos — Inactive in WWE, currently working AAA
- The Rock — Inactive, Hollywood commitments
Women
- Kairi Sane — Status unclear. Released on April 24 but returned at Backlash for an emotional reunion with IYO SKY and Asuka. May be re-signed.
- Tamina — Inactive
- Trish Stratus — Part-time
WWE Broadcast Team
The on-screen broadcast team across Raw, SmackDown, and NXT programming.
Play-by-Play Commentary
- Michael Cole — Raw and Premium Live Events
- Joe Tessitore — SmackDown
- Vic Joseph — NXT
Color Commentary
- Pat McAfee — Retired from wrestling per WrestleMania 42 stipulation
- Corey Graves — Raw and NXT
- Wade Barrett — SmackDown and Main Event
- Booker T — NXT
Ring Announcers
- Alicia Taylor — Raw
- Mark Shunock — SmackDown
- Mike Rome — NXT
Backstage Interviewers and Hosts
- Cathy Kelley — Raw
- Jackie Redmond — Raw and PLE Kickoff Host
- Byron Saxton — Raw backstage interviewer and Main Event color commentary
- Sarah Schreiber — NXT
- Big E — Kickoff Show and Post Show co-host
- Blake Howard — NXT Level Up and NXT backstage interviewer
NXT Call-Ups to the Main Roster in 2026
Eight NXT superstars were promoted to the main roster in the week following WrestleMania 42. Here is every NXT call-up in 2026 and where they landed.
| Superstar | Called Up To | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sol Ruca | Raw | April 21, 2026 | Debuted on Raw After WrestleMania; immediate Women’s World Championship contender |
| Ethan Page | Raw | April 21, 2026 | Intercontinental Championship contender |
| Joe Hendry | Raw | April 21, 2026 | Upper midcard and main event level |
| Zaria | Raw | April 21, 2026 | Added to women’s division |
| Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley, Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reid) | SmackDown | April 25, 2026 | Women’s tag and singles contenders |
| Blake Monroe | SmackDown | April 25, 2026 | Women’s division |
| Ricky Saints | SmackDown | April 25, 2026 | Main event level |
King And Queen Of The Ring 2026 Tournament Participants
The King and Queen of the Ring 2026 tournaments concluded at Night of Champions on June 27. Oba Femi defeated Jey Uso to win King of the Ring; IYO SKY defeated Liv Morgan to win Queen of the Ring. Both winners earned world championship opportunities at SummerSlam 2026 — Femi faces Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match, and IYO SKY challenges Liv Morgan for the Women’s World Championship.
For the complete brackets, every round result, and full tournament coverage, see the King and Queen of the Ring 2026 bracket hub.
WWE Releases 2026
A complete log of every superstar released or departed from WWE in 2026, listed in reverse chronological order. This section is updated as new releases are confirmed. The recent departures are connected to wider WWE pay cuts in 2026 as TKO restructures superstar contracts.
May 2026 Releases
- Kofi Kingston — Mutual departure after 17 years with WWE. 14-time tag team champion and former WWE Champion. Left alongside Xavier Woods, ending The New Day era.
- Xavier Woods — Mutual departure. 14-time tag team champion, King of the Ring 2024. Departed with Kofi Kingston.
- Tonga Loa — Released. Had returned to WWE in 2024 as part of the Bloodline expansion.
- JC Mateo — Released. Member of the MFT faction on SmackDown.
April 24, 2026 Releases (Post-WrestleMania Cuts)
Main Roster
- Aleister Black — Released. Had returned to WWE in April 2025 after four years in AEW. Never gained sustained momentum in his second run.
- Zelina Vega — Released. Former Queen of the Ring and Women’s United States Champion.
- Kairi Sane — Released. Former IWGP Women’s Champion and three-time WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion. Was in the middle of an active storyline with IYO SKY and Asuka.
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) — Departed. Had signed with WWE in September 2024 and debuted on SmackDown in October 2024.
- Santos Escobar — Released. Former NXT North American and NXT Cruiserweight Champion. Leader of Legado del Fantasma.
Wyatt Sicks (entire faction released)
- Bo Dallas (Uncle Howdy)
- Nikki Cross (Abby the Witch)
- Erick Rowan (Ramblin’ Rabbit)
- Dexter Lumis (Huskus the Pig Boy)
- Joe Gacy
NXT and Developmental
- Andre Chase — Released. Two-time NXT Tag Team Champion. Had just revived the Chase U brand on the April 22 episode of NXT.
- Alba Fyre — Released. Former NXT UK Women’s Champion (649-day reign) and WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion.
- Dante Chen — Released. First Singaporean-born WWE superstar. Five years and 147 matches with the company.
- Zoey Stark — Released.
- Luca Crusifino — Released.
- Multiple additional developmental talents released.
Recent WWE Roster 2026 Changes
Last updated: July 12, 2026. Changes listed in reverse chronological order.
| Date | Change | Show | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | CM Punk vs Cody Rhodes confirmed for SummerSlam | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Undisputed WWE Championship — Nick Aldis made it official after Punk accepted Rhodes’ challenge |
| July 10, 2026 | Baron Corbin returns to WWE | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Attacked both Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes during their non-title match, causing a no-contest |
| July 10, 2026 | CM Punk & Cody Rhodes vs Gunther & Sami Zayn confirmed for SNME at MSG | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Announced by Nick Aldis — Gunther attacked Aldis with repeated sleeper holds after the announcement |
| July 10, 2026 | Finn Balor def. Tama Tonga | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Suicide senton followed by Coup de Grâce — payback for the backstage attack on SmackDown July 3 |
| July 10, 2026 | Jacob Fatu attacks Solo Sikoa — warns him to rejoin the family | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Fatu beat down Solo after Jimmy Uso def. Royce Keys, telling Solo to “get with the family” on Raw |
| July 10, 2026 | Nick Aldis reinstated as SmackDown General Manager | SmackDown, Oklahoma City | Returned from administrative leave, introduced CM Punk as new champion |
| July 6, 2026 | CM Punk wins Undisputed WWE Championship | Raw Chicago, Allstate Arena | Defeated Sami Zayn via Helluva Kick into GTS after Cody Rhodes was attacked by Gunther. Punk’s first world title since 2013 |
| July 6, 2026 | The Vision regain World Tag Team Championship | Raw Chicago, Allstate Arena | Defeated Street Profits. Maxxine Dupri heel turn — hit Dawkins with low blow. Theory pinned Dawkins |
| July 6, 2026 | Maxxine Dupri turns heel — joins The Vision | Raw Chicago | Left Alpha Academy, aligned with Austin Theory |
| July 6, 2026 | Gunther attacks Cody Rhodes — declares himself next title challenger | Raw Chicago | Powerbombed Rhodes through merch table, kicked car door into his head. Told Zayn he never should have won the title |
| July 6, 2026 | IC Championship 7-man gauntlet announced for Raw July 13 | Raw Chicago | Gable, Evans, Lee, Hendry, Mysterio, Page, Rusev — winner faces Penta at SummerSlam |
| July 6, 2026 | Seth Rollins offers LA Knight first WHC shot after SummerSlam | Raw Chicago | Knight confronted Rollins; Jimmy Uso attacked Knight post-segment |
| July 3, 2026 | Cody Rhodes wins #1 contender’s match | SmackDown, Atlantic City | Defeated Jey Uso via Cross Rhodes. Earned Undisputed WWE Championship match on Raw July 6 — subsequently attacked by Gunther |
| July 3, 2026 | Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga attack Finn Balor | SmackDown, Atlantic City | Backstage ambush with no explanation. Former Bullet Club allies turned rivals |
| July 3, 2026 | Trick Williams vs Carmelo Hayes set for SmackDown July 10 | SmackDown, Atlantic City | Non-title match confirmed after Hayes confrontation |
| July 3, 2026 | Danhausen vs JD McDonagh announced for SNME at MSG July 18 | SmackDown, Atlantic City | Confirmed backstage segment |
| June 27, 2026 | Sami Zayn wins Undisputed WWE Championship | Night of Champions 2026, Kingdom Arena, Riyadh | Pinned Cody Rhodes in triple threat also involving Gunther. Later lost title to CM Punk on July 6 |
| June 27, 2026 | Oba Femi crowned 2026 King of the Ring | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Defeated Jey Uso in the final. See full King of the Ring 2026 bracket. Now facing Brock Lesnar in Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam |
| June 27, 2026 | IYO SKY crowned 2026 Queen of the Ring | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Defeated Liv Morgan in the final. IYO SKY vs Liv Morgan for Women’s World Championship confirmed for SummerSlam |
| June 27, 2026 | Charlotte Flair returns — costs Jade Cargill Women’s US Title match | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Hit Cargill with the belt at ringside; Tiffany Stratton retained |
| June 27, 2026 | Seth Rollins defeats Bron Breakker — Steel Cage | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Pinned Breakker after Super Stomp. The Vision feud over at that point |
| June 27, 2026 | Trick Williams retains United States Championship | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Defeated Ricky Saints |
| June 27, 2026 | Tiffany Stratton retains Women’s US Championship | Night of Champions 2026, Riyadh | Defeated Jade Cargill with Charlotte Flair and Chelsea Green involved |
| June 26, 2026 | Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga leave the Bloodline | SmackDown, London | Cut ties with Solo Sikoa backstage; MFTs disbanded. Solo now operating alone |
| June 26, 2026 | Blake Monroe debuts on SmackDown | SmackDown, London | Attacked Giulia post-match; immediate feud established |
| June 26, 2026 | War Raiders challenge Damian Priest & R-Truth | SmackDown, London | Winner-takes-all match proposed — WWE Tag Titles vs AAA Tag Titles; Priest accepted |
How to Watch WWE Programming in 2026
WWE’s broadcasting setup changed significantly in 2025 and 2026 with the Netflix and ESPN deals. Here is where to watch every WWE show by region.
United States
- Raw — Netflix (Monday nights)
- SmackDown — USA Network (Friday nights)
- NXT — The CW (Tuesday nights)
- Premium Live Events — ESPN / ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month)
- Saturday Night’s Main Event specials — Peacock
International (UK, Australia, and most territories)
- Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and all Premium Live Events — Netflix
Sub-Saharan Africa
- All WWE programming — SuperSport
Japan
- All WWE programming — Abema
The WWE Network was permanently shut down on April 1, 2026 after 12 years, with the final remaining countries transitioning to Netflix.
FAQs About the WWE Roster
How many wrestlers are on the current WWE roster?
The active WWE roster 2026 includes approximately 35 superstars on Raw, 32 on SmackDown, and 30 on NXT as of June 2026. This total does not include the WWE Evolve developmental program, WWE ID athletes, or part-time and inactive performers. The roster has been reshaped significantly by post-WrestleMania releases, NXT call-ups, and brand transfers including Gunther and Finn Bálor moving to SmackDown.
When does the WWE Draft happen?
The WWE Draft typically takes place once a year, usually in the weeks following WrestleMania. The most recent draft took place in 2025. No date has been announced for a 2026 WWE Draft at this time. Roster changes between drafts happen through trades, free agency moves, and NXT call-ups.
Who was released from WWE in 2026?
WWE released approximately 30 superstars between April 24 and May 2, 2026, in a sweeping post-WrestleMania roster reset combined with TKO pay cuts. Major names include the entire Wyatt Sicks faction, Aleister Black, Kairi Sane (who later returned at Backlash), the Motor City Machine Guns, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods (The New Day). For the complete list, see our WWE releases 2026 full list.
What is WWE Evolve?
WWE Evolve is an early-stage developmental program that sits below NXT in the WWE talent pipeline. Wrestlers in Evolve may also be part of the WWE ID (Independent Development) program or the WWE LFG (Legends and Future Greats) reality competition. Successful Evolve wrestlers can be promoted to NXT, and from NXT to the main roster.
Where can I watch WWE Premium Live Events?
In the United States, WWE Premium Live Events stream live on ESPN through the ESPN Unlimited subscription at $29.99 per month. Internationally, PLEs stream on Netflix in most markets. Events are also available on traditional pay-per-view.
This page is maintained as an evergreen reference for the complete WWE roster. It is updated after every Premium Live Event, roster trade, NXT call-up, and superstar release. Bookmark this page and check back for the latest WWE roster updates.
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