WWE Parts Ways With Creed Brothers
Julius and Brutus Creed have been moved to WWE's Alumni section after their contracts were allowed to expire.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Wrestling
WWE parted ways with Julius Creed and Brutus Creed on November 6, 2026, after the brothers agreed to let their contracts expire. Both wrestlers were moved to the Alumni section of WWE.com.
Why it matters
The Creed Brothers spent roughly five to six years with WWE, and their departure ends their run with the company as they pursue other opportunities. New Japan Pro Wrestling has reportedly floated the idea of positioning the brothers as a modern version of the Steiner Brothers.
The brothers spent roughly five to six years with WWE and won one NXT Tag Team Championship, with Drew Kasper having gone 30-0 in his senior NCAA season. Negotiations were described as ongoing but slow, and their next destination has not been confirmed.
The players
WWE
World Wrestling Entertainment is a major American professional wrestling promotion that develops and broadcasts its own talent through NXT and its main roster.
New Japan Pro Wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion known for its tag team traditions and international talent exchanges.
The details
Julius Creed and Brutus Creed, Ohio-born brothers who competed as NCAA athletes, agreed to allow their WWE contracts to expire. The split was described as mutual, and both wrestlers were moved to the Alumni section of WWE.com.
Timeline
2018: Gerald Brisco scouted Jacob Kasper at the NCAA Championships.
2020: The National Tournament was canceled due to COVID-19.
Summer 2021: The brothers joined Roderick Strong's Diamond Mine in NXT.
2022: The brothers won the Dusty Classic.
November 6, 2026: WWE parted ways with the Creed Brothers.
Season Trajectory
New Japan Pro Wrestling is reportedly considering the Creed Brothers as a new-age version of the Steiner Brothers, the influential American tag team of the 1980s and 1990s. The idea places the brothers in a tradition of standout American tag acts seeking their next opportunity abroad.
The departure removes two well-known tag wrestlers from WWE's active roster, which affects how fans follow NXT tag team storylines. Fans tracking the brothers will need to watch for announcements from their next promotion, which has not yet been confirmed.
The takeaway
Contract expirations are a routine part of wrestling careers, and a tag team's next move can reshape its standing quickly. Readers following the Creed Brothers should watch for their next promotion, which will determine how their careers develop from here.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TWNP-Wrestling News.
