Jazmyn Nyx, a former WWE NXT talent, has confirmed she will be leaving the company after turning down a contract extension due primarily to financial reasons. Nyx disclosed on social media that her salary was significantly lower than the rumored NXT salary range, challenging common perceptions about developmental pay in WWE.
Jazmyn Nyx Officially Leaving WWE Over Pay Dispute
Following reports from multiple wrestling news outlets, it has been confirmed that Jazmyn Nyx, real name Jade Gentile, will exit WWE when her current contract expires in October 2025. PWInsider was first to report the decision, noting she rejected WWE’s proposed three-year contract extension citing financial dissatisfaction[3][6].
On Instagram, Nyx addressed fans directly, explaining, “This was a personal decision I had to make for myself and for my future. The contract they were offering me for the next three years just wasn’t going to cut it for me financially and that’s ok”[2][3]. Through her candid communication, she made it clear her departure was voluntary and rooted in economic concerns.
Confirmed: Jazmyn Nyx Earned Less Than $80,000 Annually
Nyx fueled speculation about her pay gap after responding to fan assumptions that NXT performers earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually. She bluntly replied, “If I was making that, it would’ve been great!”, implying her salary was below the commonly quoted entry-level benchmarks for WWE developmental talent[1][2][6].
Industry estimates place NXT salaries broadly in the $50,000 to $150,000 annual range, depending on experience and role. Nyx’s statements suggest she was at the very low end—or possibly below—these figures during her time with WWE[5].
On-Screen Exit Signals Her Departure
WWE has begun writing Jazmyn Nyx off television in anticipation of her exit. On the September 23, 2025, episode of NXT, she was attacked backstage by members of the Fatal Influence faction—Jacy Jayne and Fallon Henley—who subsequently dissolved the group. This storyline’s angle served as a narrative vehicle for Nyx’s character removal from weekly TV programming[1][3].
Despite this setup, her name had remained on WWE’s official roster temporarily, hinting at a formal departure still in progress at the time of reporting[1].
Jazmyn Nyx Reflects on WWE Tenure and Future Plans
Nyx, 27, reflected on her challenging run with WWE, highlighting the toll of multiple injuries including four knee surgeries, a broken nose, and a concussion early in her wrestling career. She also mentioned missing out on other opportunities due to WWE commitments but expressed optimism about new possibilities outside WWE[3].
In clarifying rumors, she affirmed she does not intend to launch an OnlyFans account, countering some speculation about her post-WWE plans[1].
A source close to WWE noted, “Jazmyn has a lot of talent and potential, but the financial terms she was offered simply didn’t match her expectations or the sacrifices she’s made for this career. It’s increasingly common for talented NXT stars to evaluate their worth in and outside WWE”.
Broader Implications for NXT Talent Pay Transparency
Jazmyn Nyx’s public disclosure casts renewed focus on WWE’s developmental salary structure and compensation fairness in professional wrestling’s evolving landscape. While WWE historically keeps pay confidential, this revelation from an insider-style perspective pressures the company to address pay scales transparently to retain emerging talents.
Fans and analysts have debated whether WWE’s developmental salaries adequately reflect the risks and contributions of performers, especially those like Nyx who endure multiple injuries yet receive modest compensation.
With Nyx becoming a free agent in October, industry observers will watch closely to see where she lands next and whether her decision to prioritize financial terms inspires other NXT talents to reevaluate their contracts.