Drako Starx Reflects On His WWE Release

Drako Starx reflects on his WWE release.

Last year, on October 10, Drako Starx, alongside other talents, was released from his WWE contract.

A year after his release, Starx reflected on his departure on social media. He shared the following, along with a picture of a letter informing him of his WWE release.

“A year ago today I was released from my WWE Contract

One year later I have:

-Wrestled in Barbados

-Wrestled in South America

-Wrestled for LUCHA Shows

-Wrestled for multiple championships

-Jumped a promoter, choked out his son, & took over his company

Flip the Switch 👊🏼👌🏼”

A year ago today I was released from my WWE Contract

One year later I have:
-Wrestled in Barbados
-Wrestled in South America
-Wrestled for LUCHA Shows
-Wrestled for multiple championships
-Jumped a promoter, choked out his son, & took over his company

Flip the Switch 👊🏼👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/h3Dfpptgd2

— Drako Starx (@drakostarx) October 10, 2026

Starx was part of the WWE Evolve brand. He also worked numerous NXT live events during his tenure. He joined WWE back in 2023.

Another talent who was released on the same day was Lady Leigh (then known as Jin Tala), who also reflected on her release. Fans can read more about it here.