Summary

An updated pro wrestling free agent list now includes several newly available names from WWE, with Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, JC Mateo and Tonga Loa all marked as departing the company on May 2, 2026.

The resource is framed as a running list of active free agents with national exposure rather than a complete record of every unsigned wrestler. It also notes that situations that led to someone becoming a free agent are not part of the list's purpose.

The men's side of the update also includes a number of WWE departures previously dated to April 24, including Aleister Black, Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy and Santos Escobar.

On the women's side, the list includes names such as Kairi Sane, Nikki Cross, Shayna Baszler, Shotzi and Zelina Vega, along with several other recently available wrestlers and personalities.

Other names on the latest list

Beyond Kingston, Woods, JC Mateo and Tonga Loa, the updated list spans talent with past ties to WWE, AEW, TNA, NJPW, ROH and other nationally visible promotions.

Among the higher-profile names listed are Matt Riddle, Jinder Mahal, Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, Cameron Grimes, Dakota Kai, Gigi Dolin, Katana Chance and Tegan Nox. The list also separates women's wrestlers, semi-active names, personalities and recently retired talent into their own sections.

The resource states that wrestlers are generally removed after one year of inactivity.

What Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods entering free agency means for WWE

Kingston and Woods being added to the free agent list stands out because both men had been long-running fixtures in WWE, and their availability immediately makes them two of the most recognizable names on the market. Even in a list built to track unsigned talent, those additions change the weight of the conversation.

JC Mateo and Tonga Loa joining them on the same date also keeps attention on WWE's latest round of roster movement. For fans, the bigger takeaway is that the current free agent pool now includes multiple established television names who could quickly reshape the scene wherever they land next.

Sources

As reported by Fightful.