What happened
Braxton Cole has departed WWE, according to reports from Fightful and Ringside News.
Fightful Select confirmed that Cole and WWE have parted ways, while Ringside News reported that Sean Ross Sapp revealed the news on September 4, 2026, describing Cole as part of WWE’s latest round of developmental cuts.
What we know
Cole was signed by WWE in 2025, according to Fightful.
He competed on the second episode of EVOLVE and appeared on the third season of WWE LFG, per Fightful’s report.
Ringside News reported that Cole’s real name is Camden Gagnon and that he came into WWE with a football background.
Fightful noted that in his debut promo, Cole described himself in a specific way, though the full details of that description were not included in the available reporting.
What is not confirmed
Cole has not publicly commented on his departure, according to Fightful.
Neither report detailed the specific reasons behind the release, and no further statement from WWE has been noted in the available sourcing.
Why it matters
Cole’s exit adds to a growing list of NXT developmental releases, as noted by Ringside News, reflecting ongoing turnover among WWE’s developmental talent pool.
