Two more WWE stars undergo name changes following Vince McMahon’s decree - Reports

It has been reported that Vince McMahon has signed off on changing two more WWE Superstar names.

The stars in question are Kacy Catanzaro and Kay Lee Ray, who are expected to get new names soon. According to PWInsider, Catanzaro will reportedly go by the name of Katana Chance, and Ray will be renamed Alba Fyre.

Both superstars have been with WWE for a couple of years, with Catanzaro impressing many fans with her incredible natural athleticism in the ring. Meanwhile, Kay Lee Ray has established herself as a buzzworthy star by previously winning the NXT UK Women's Championship.

The changes to both superstars' names have come as little to no surprise as Vince McMahon and WWE have altered many names as of late. Some notable examples include Pete Dunne becoming Butch and Walter now going by the name of Gunther.

Why has Vince McMahon decided to change many performer's names as of late

In what has become the new norm in 2022, many established names from NXT have had their names changed as they transition to the main roster. The shift has been met with confusion by WWE fans, as plenty of these stars had stellar runs under their previous ring names.

According to The Wrestling Observer, a recent memo from the WWE Chairman explained why McMahon has decided to change the names of many of his up-and-coming stars.

"Vince McMahon decreed he doesn't want anyone new using their real names anymore, nor names they've used before on the indie scene," wrote Meltzer. "Walter became Gunther because Walter was both his real name and a name he used on the independent scene. Raquel Gonzalez kept Raquel (not her real name) but had to drop Gonzalez (her real name). Many thought Austin Theory dropped the Austin because of Steve Austin, but it's actually because his real name is Austin White." (H/T F4WOnline)

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