While there were rumors about Gulak being asked to bid adieu to the WWE scene by the management, Triple H cleared the air by mentioning that Gulak has not been released from his current contract but it will not be renewed for the next term, according to a Wrestling Inc report.
A Pinkvilla report suggests that Gulak was outed by other NXT wrestlers as a ‘bully’ amid the sexual assault allegations leveled at him by female former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey. Meanwhile, another WWE legendary wrestler Jerry Lawler has faced the sword after a decision of not renewing his contract was made by the company. This puts an end to a partnership of three decades between Lawler, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007, and WWE.
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Lawler has been working in the WWE scene for almost thirty years both as a wrestler as well as a commentator and is infamously remembered for suffering a heart attack during a live episode of WWE RAW and having to be resuscitated.
According to a SportsKeeda report, the non-renewal of the contract came as a surprise to many in the WWE fraternity as most believed that the contract would be taken care of.
Lawler’s contract expired at the onset of 2024: Reports
WWE’s veteran star Lawler’s contract saw an expiry at the beginning of 2024 and his recent health problems have brought this case of contract expiry into the public eye. Moreover, it seems that the sudden decision of not renewing Drew Gulak’s contract has fueled the fire around the three-decade star.
According to SportsKeeda, Lawler, who suffered a stroke in February last year, has revealed details about his improving health conditions after a recent knee surgery.
FAQs:
How many years has Jerry Lawler been a part of WWE?
Jerry Lawler, who is a former WWE champion, and also a WWE Hall of Famer since 2007, has been part of the company for almost 30 years now. However, recent reports suggest that his contract expired at the onset of 2024 and will not be renewed.
Why is Drew Gulak’s contract with WWE not being renewed?
Although the reasons for Drew Gulak’s contract not being renewed have not been officially confirmed, it comes right after the sexual assault allegations leveled on him by former UFC fighter Ronda Rousey.
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