A recent report reveals that a WWE star who was released has now taken on a backstage role as a producer. Shayna Baszler, who was released during WWE’s May 2025 Talent Cut Round, is confirmed to be working behind the scenes. According to BodySlam.net’s Cory Hays, Baszler is credited as the producer for a match featured on the July 8th episode of NXT, sharing producing duties with Chris Girard (also known as Oney Lorcan) for the Chelani Jordan vs. Lainey Reid bout. Baszler’s last in-ring appearance for WWE was on the SmackDown show dated April 11th, where she competed in the Gauntlet for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship number one contender spot. Additionally, during her WWE contract period, she participated in an outside event, defeating Konami at GCW Josh Barnett’s Blood Sports XIII on April 17th. As more updates emerge on Baszler’s new role behind the scenes, fans can expect further insights into WWE’s evolving production team.
Fan Take: This transition from wrestler to producer highlights WWE’s efforts to retain talented individuals backstage, which could lead to more creatively engaging matches. For fans, it signals exciting changes in how WWE blends in-ring action with strong storytelling, potentially elevating the sport’s overall presentation.
