IWC Cuts: May 2026 – Who Got Axed & Where We Think They’ll End Up

Wrestling media is going through its own little purge right now. YouTube algorithm changes + internal shake-ups = movement at Cultaholic and Bodyslam.net.

The departures have sparked a wave of comments and speculation online, with many asking: “What the hell is happening?”.

An update from Cultaholic Wrestling: pic.twitter.com/tvutGYY5Pj

— Cultaholic Wrestling (@Cultaholic) May 12, 2026

Cultaholic Video Editing Team (All 7 Let Go)

• Dan, Emma, Luke (GhostBandit_DJ), Matt (Matt Stewart), Pearse, Richard & Ryan

  They handled production for years. Now the on-camera crew will edit their own stuff.

• Where we think they land:

  Most should pick up freelance editing gigs quickly. A couple will probably pop up on smaller wrestling channels or start their own content. The community usually supports these guys well.

After much consideration, I have decided to step away from Bodyslam. I want to express my gratitude to the brand as a whole and the people that I had the opportunity to work with, and also all of those who supported us.

“Remember that this is not the end, but only a transition.”…

— Fog Jones (@thefogjones) May 12, 2026

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Bodyslam.net Departures

• Brady Alexander (Lead Writer & Social Media Manager) — Stepped away for a new opportunity

  Prediction: Totally changes course, buys a Wendy’s franchise.

• Cory Hays (New scoopster & Patreon guy who can’t fully grow facial hair)

  Prediction: Joins Fightful, to continue his personal crusade of protecting registered sex offender, Chasyn Rance.

• Danny Bennett (Tech, logos, graphics, training) — Left for other projects.

  Prediction: Freelance graphic design for promotions, video game stuff, maybe detective work, possible future president of the U.S. Dude has skills!

• Fog Jones (@thefogjones) — Announced May 12 he’s stepping away. Called it a “transition” with “more news coming soon.”

• Prediction: This is the one I’m actually excited for. He was the biggest personality/draw they had. Gotta go with Fightful, cause they likely pay the best and he’s smart.

• Nick Dapickle (LoPiccolo) — The podcast guest whose chaotic/ranty appearance (copyright drama + AEW burial) allegedly poured gasoline on everything.

  Prediction: Instant IWC villain arc, possible future heat magnet or "never invite back" status. Either way, he accelerated the cuts season.

It’s a reminder that the wrestling content world is changing fast.

Respect to everyone moving on, except Creepy Cory.