10 Wrestlers WWE Wouldn't Let Quit
Mr. Vince McMahon was famous for yelling "YOU'RE FIRED!" Here are some stars he couldn't let go.
As we speak, the wrestling industry is in the process of going through some major changes. While WWE is still considered to be the big honcho of the wrasslin' biz, AEW may emerge as the company's biggest taste of competition since WCW.
WWE has been the only real, major wrestling promotion on the planet since the Monday Night Wars ended. However, considering AEW's fanbase, present roster and huge financing, this new company is predicted to be a whole new, serious alternative to WWE even before they put on their first show.
AEW's growth is seemingly a key reason for the spate of recent WWE departures, with the expectation of more to come as underutilised seek fresh pastures. Most recently, Dean Ambrose and Tye Dillinger obtained their releases, with Ambrose's last appearance seemingly the most recent episode of Raw. While WWE had no problem granting The Lunatic Fringe's exit, there are some names the company refuse to let go.
This wouldn't be the first time WWE stopped their wrestlers from quitting the company. Even long before AEW became a thing, WWE was putting a big block on the exit door.
10. The Revival
Prior to winning the Raw Tag Team Titles, it was reported earlier this year that The Revival had asked for their release. They weren't happy with WWE for not putting emphasis on their division, and we guess they were also tired of losing to Lucha House Party every week.
However, WWE asked The Revival to give them three months to change things for the better. That was in late January. Since then, Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson have won the Tag Titles, but continue to lose frequently on Raw. More recently, they lost those titles on the WrestleMania Kickoff Show. Both men continue to hint on Twitter that they will be jumping ship for AEW.
We are nearing the end of that three month time period WWE gave their Top Guys. They could yet escape.