Sajjad Fazli
02-01-2019, 04:38 PM
Update On AJ Styles’ WWE Contract Expiring Soon
With Dean Ambrose and Hideo Itami leaving WWE news surrounding contract negotiations is going to be hotting up over the next few months. Especially when acts such as Chris Jericho are able to garner such incredible deals over at AEW
As we’ve previously reported AJ Styles has been looking to work a reduced schedule. The in-ring veteran has been one of the linchpins of the Smackdown Live brand over the past few years and it is very likely that WWE will bend over backwards to keep the ‘Phenomenal One’ in WWE.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Styles’ contract will be coming up for renewal in April. This really couldn’t come at a better time for the former WWE Champion. With the likes of ROH, AEW and New Japan looking to bring in talent WWE will absolutely want to keep Styles on board.
Dave Meltzer stated, “Even though he has friends in AEW he appears to be staying with WWE.” That said, if AEW were to make a blow-away offer to any WWE wrestler coming up for free agency, Styles is the guy.
With Styles’ wanting to work a reduced schedule it will open up a spot for a top babyface on the blue brand. With the likes of Mustafa Ali being called up it does appear as though WWE is trying to work on building some new up and coming Superstars.
The news that Dean Ambrose will be leaving WWE post-Wrestlemania appears to have surprised the majority of people. It is rumored he was offered a lot of money to stay but simply wasn’t interested in the offer.
Speaking with Busted Open Radio, multiple time champion, Dolph Ziggler, offered his thoughts on Ambrose’s decision.
He admitted that Dean’s decision surprised him and confessed he didn’t know too many people that are close to the situation that could offer further insight.
“I didn’t see that coming,” Ziggler said. “He’s always got something going on and is always in a prominent role, doing something great and he’s liked by the fans. He could just try to move on and do some other stuff. I can understand. It’s hard to read him sometimes. He’s a ridiculously nice guy and loves the business.”
Commenting on Ambrose’s attitude and style, Dolph said, “[He] Definitely does his own thing. Kind of in his own world a lot. I’m friends with his wife [Renee Young] and we talk all the time. But Dean and I, if we’re putting a match together, we talk, but otherwise….really friendly guy, loves wrestling, loves having a good time but definitely does his own thing. Maybe he’s looking to do his own thing some more.”
There was a lot speculation over Ziggler’s WWE career recently, with the Showoff claiming to be on ‘hiatus’ with WWE. He also stated he wasn’t scheduled to be in the Royal Rumble matchup. Dolph would eventually turn up during the Royal Rumble as the number 28 entrant. He would eliminate former tag team partner, Drew McIntyre.
With Dean Ambrose and Hideo Itami leaving WWE news surrounding contract negotiations is going to be hotting up over the next few months. Especially when acts such as Chris Jericho are able to garner such incredible deals over at AEW
As we’ve previously reported AJ Styles has been looking to work a reduced schedule. The in-ring veteran has been one of the linchpins of the Smackdown Live brand over the past few years and it is very likely that WWE will bend over backwards to keep the ‘Phenomenal One’ in WWE.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Styles’ contract will be coming up for renewal in April. This really couldn’t come at a better time for the former WWE Champion. With the likes of ROH, AEW and New Japan looking to bring in talent WWE will absolutely want to keep Styles on board.
Dave Meltzer stated, “Even though he has friends in AEW he appears to be staying with WWE.” That said, if AEW were to make a blow-away offer to any WWE wrestler coming up for free agency, Styles is the guy.
With Styles’ wanting to work a reduced schedule it will open up a spot for a top babyface on the blue brand. With the likes of Mustafa Ali being called up it does appear as though WWE is trying to work on building some new up and coming Superstars.
The news that Dean Ambrose will be leaving WWE post-Wrestlemania appears to have surprised the majority of people. It is rumored he was offered a lot of money to stay but simply wasn’t interested in the offer.
Speaking with Busted Open Radio, multiple time champion, Dolph Ziggler, offered his thoughts on Ambrose’s decision.
He admitted that Dean’s decision surprised him and confessed he didn’t know too many people that are close to the situation that could offer further insight.
“I didn’t see that coming,” Ziggler said. “He’s always got something going on and is always in a prominent role, doing something great and he’s liked by the fans. He could just try to move on and do some other stuff. I can understand. It’s hard to read him sometimes. He’s a ridiculously nice guy and loves the business.”
Commenting on Ambrose’s attitude and style, Dolph said, “[He] Definitely does his own thing. Kind of in his own world a lot. I’m friends with his wife [Renee Young] and we talk all the time. But Dean and I, if we’re putting a match together, we talk, but otherwise….really friendly guy, loves wrestling, loves having a good time but definitely does his own thing. Maybe he’s looking to do his own thing some more.”
There was a lot speculation over Ziggler’s WWE career recently, with the Showoff claiming to be on ‘hiatus’ with WWE. He also stated he wasn’t scheduled to be in the Royal Rumble matchup. Dolph would eventually turn up during the Royal Rumble as the number 28 entrant. He would eliminate former tag team partner, Drew McIntyre.