Rhea Ripley Shares Emotional Message: Today Has Been a Very Sad Day for Friends and Comrades

WWE star Rhea Ripley has issued an emotional statement following the company’s recent roster cuts, expressing sorrow over the departures of several colleagues and friends.

Taking to Twitter, Ripley shared her reaction to the releases, writing: “Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely guttered for my friends and comrades 😔Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong! ❤️”

Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely guttered for my friends and comrades 😔Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong! ❤️

Rhea Ripley via Twitter

The statement comes after WWE announced multiple roster cuts on Friday, affecting talents across its brands. Among those released was Kairi Sane, whose departure particularly resonated within the wrestling community.

Rhea Ripley took to Twitter to react to Friday’s WWE releases, writing the following,“Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely guttered for my friends and comrades 😔Worst time of the year. Go prove them all wrong! ❤️”

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Other released talents included Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe, who had been allied as part of the High Ryze faction in NXT alongside Wes Lee. Dupont addressed his release separately, thanking WWE and fans for the opportunity and expressing gratitude for his time with the company.

I want to take a moment to say thank you @wwe and all the fans for all the love and support these part 4 years.“My time with WWE has come to an end, and while it’s not the outcome I hoped for, I’m truly grateful for the opportunity. Being able to step into that ring and live out part of my dream is something I’ll never take for granted.“To everyone I met along the way, thank you for the lessons, the guidance, and the memories. This is just one chapter in a much bigger journey. I’m excited to keep working, growing and most definitely to KEEP CHASIN GREATNESS……“THE BEST IS ALWAYS YET TO COME.”

Tyson Dupont via Twitter

Dupont was teamed with Tyriek Igwe, who was also let go on Friday. The two were allied with Wes Lee in NXT as High Ryze….

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Ripley’s message reflects the close bonds formed within WWE’s locker room, particularly among talents who have trained and performed together in NXT and on the main roster. Her statement underscores the emotional impact of roster changes on performers who view colleagues as friends and comrades.

“Today’s been a very sad day… Absolutely guttered for my friends and comrades … Has undeniably left WWE fans emotionally invested in her story.

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Rhea Ripley issues very emotional statement after WWE releases Kairi Sane and several other stars

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The releases occurred during a period traditionally challenging for WWE talent, with Ripley noting it as the “worst time of the year” in her statement. While the specific reasons behind the cuts were not detailed in the available sources, the departures mark a notable shift in WWE’s roster landscape.

As of the time of this report, neither WWE nor the released talents have announced future plans beyond their departures. Ripley continues to perform on WWE’s main roster, where she remains a prominent figure in the women’s division.