WWE News: Backstage Update On Dolph Ziggler, Considering Future Without WWE?
Rumors about Dolph Ziggler leaving the WWE have intensified since the report initially came out. Besides a few World Heavyweight championship reigns during WWE Smackdown’s glory years from 2010-2013, he hasn’t been featured in WWE programming since. There was the instance at Survivor Series, but the WWE didn’t use him much after that.
It’s apparent that his lack of use is a reason why he might not renew his contract and leave the WWE. In an earlier report by the Inquisitr, Ziggler used his popularity to announce his displeasure with WWE management. For a man that talented, he had every right to talk about his position with WWE.
Now, as new reports come in, nothing is confirmed as of yet. However, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter obtained information that brings new evidence to the table regarding Dolph Ziggler’s future. According to the report, multiple wrestling companies are looking at Dolph Ziggler, and he may be considering options outside of the WWE.
“People close to him have said that he’s considering what decisions to make regarding a future that doesn’t include WWE.”
“TNA, Lucha Underground and New Japan Pro Wrestling are a few companies that are most likely to be interested in signing the former Intercontinental Champion.”
Could there be a WWE without Dolph Ziggler? That’s a big possibility within the next year. The former World Heavyweight champion signed a contract with the WWE in 2004, which saw him start his career in Ohio Valley Wrestling, the former WWE developmental site. From then on, Ziggler went on to be one of the greatest in-ring competitors the WWE’s seen in decades.
Looking at his accolades allows the WWE fans to think that he’s a future WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. He’s a two-time World Heavyweight champion, a four-time Intercontinental champ, one-time World Tag-Team champion, one-time United States champion, former Money in the Bank holder and the 22nd Triple Crown Champion in WWE history.
By the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dolph Ziggler has been described as the most underrated and most improved. Those awards were handed to Ziggler in 2011. Perhaps WWE doesn’t see Ziggler in their plans in the next five years. He is 34 years old.
Now, What Culturecompiled a list of matches that Ziggler would be perfect for if he leaves the place that made him famous. Some of them have the potential to give the fans a 5-star match right away. Personally, Ziggler is a WWE guy and he belongs there. Hopefully, WWE pushes him the way he deserves. The last time a popular, underutilized star’s contract was up, he got pushed to the moon. His name is CM Punk.
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