Backstage Claims WWE Stars Have 'Checked Out' Of The Company
Has Jon Moxley's Talk Is Jericho interview sparked a mass revolt?
Jon Moxley's Talks Is Jericho shoot interview hit the wrestling world like a mortar blast last week, and it sounds like the former Dean Ambrose's pointed diatribe against WWE Creative has had an impact on the promotion's locker room.
This is according to Fightful, who spoke to several wrestlers and other WWE employees in the aftermath, all of whom shared the sentiments put forth by Moxley on the podcast.
One even claimed that the interview "broke their heart" as it perfectly reflected their own feelings, though they are ultimately glad that Moxley got the story out there.
Another WWE employee approached Fightful directly, stating that if things don't improve, they'll be leaving when their contract comes up, adding that they've already "mentally checked out" of the promotion. They cited the "frustrating job" and the "tough time" they have answering to Vince McMahon, claiming that the Chairman has built an infrastructure calibrated to make him unreachable.
Fightful don't mention him by name, but the response to this story has led to speculation that Rusev is among the upset wrestlers. This shouldn't be a surprise, given his lack of TV time, and it wouldn't be the first time he has been linked with a WWE exit either.