The winds of change continue to blow through WWE as the company, now firmly under the TKO Group Holdings umbrella, has reportedly undergone another wave of internal staff cuts. According to PWInsider Elite, between 10 to 12 backstage employees were let go on Thursday—though the final number may ultimately be higher.
Among the most high-profile exits is Christine Lubrano, WWE’s Senior Vice President of Creative Writing Operations. Lubrano, who had held the position since early 2021, played a significant behind-the-scenes role in shaping WWE’s creative direction during her tenure. Her departure is being viewed as another major shift in the company’s evolving creative infrastructure post-TKO merger.
In addition to Lubrano, cuts also reportedly hit departments such as photography and creative services. At this time, there’s no indication that any on-screen talent or wrestlers were affected by this latest round of releases.
Lubrano’s background brought a unique flavor to WWE’s creative operations. Prior to her time with the company, she was involved in a variety of comedic television productions, including Baroness Von Sketch Show and Year of the Rabbit, and served as a top executive at IFC Films. She also founded her own production company, Lubrano Media, in 2019.
While there’s no confirmation yet on whether Lubrano’s exit was directly linked to creative decisions around WrestleMania or broader structural changes, her departure is being seen as another piece of the larger puzzle as WWE and TKO continue to streamline and redefine roles behind the curtain.
This marks the first significant round of corporate-level releases since February, when WWE parted ways with a dozen wrestlers, including Sonya Deville, Isla Dawn, and members of The O.C.
As WWE’s corporate reshaping continues, all eyes will be on how these backstage shifts influence what fans see on-screen in the coming months.
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