Tributes have been pouring in from across the wrestling world following Friday’s WWE roster cuts, with Chelsea Green, Piper Niven, Rhea Ripley, and Nikki Bella among those reacting publicly.
Alba Fyre, who had been a member of Chelsea Green’s faction dating back to March 2025, received an emotional message from Green following news of her departure.
“You guys didn’t get to see how talented KLR is. I know you saw bits and pieces, but trust me, there’s so much more to her. She’s a fearless wrestler. I’m sad to not have her on my side but this is just the beginning for my girl. Thank you for having my back, Slaygent A. Love you,” Green wrote.
Piper Niven also sent a tribute to her longtime partner, describing Fyre as more than a wrestling colleague.
“Thank you for your Hervice Slaygent A. More than a wrestling soulmate, a hetero life partner if you will. A true pioneer and soon to be remembered as one of the greatest to ever do it. Run wild my demon. Pirates 4 life,” Niven wrote.
New WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley took a broader view of the day’s events, expressing solidarity with everyone affected by the cuts.
“Today’s been a very sad day. Absolutely gutted for my friends and comrades. Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong,” Ripley wrote.
Nikki Bella directed her message specifically to Nikki Cross following Cross’ release, sharing a personal tribute to the energy she brought to the locker room.
“Heartbroken. Love you so much Nikki. Going to miss your energy, laugh, and light every time you walked into a room. Can’t wait to watch this next chapter. I know it’s going to be the best one yet,” Bella wrote.
Thank you for your Hervice Slaygent A
😢🫡More than a wrestling soulmate, a hetero life partner if you will.
A true pioneer and soon to be remembered as one of the greatest to ever do it.
Run wild my demon
Pirates 4 life 🏴☠️
At ease Slaygent. pic.twitter.com/JJKpYQTd4j
— Slaygent P (@PiperNivenWWE) April 25, 2026
Heartbroken. Love you so much Nikki! Going to miss your energy, laugh, and light every time you walked into a room. Can’t wait to watch this next chapter. I know it’s going to be the best one yet!! N ♥️🙏🏼✨🤍🫶🏼
— Nikki & Brie (@NikkiAndBrie) April 25, 2026
Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely guttered for my friends and comrades 😔Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong! ❤️
— RheaRipley_WWE (@RheaRipley_WWE) April 25, 2026
You guys didn’t get to see how talented KLR is. I know you saw bits & pieces, but trust me, there’s so much more to her. She’s a fearless wrestler…
I’m sad to not have her on my side but this is just the beginning for my girl.
Thank you for having my back, Slaygent A. Love you!… pic.twitter.com/gJHULeh5T8— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) April 25, 2026
