Backstage Update On Why Neville Wants To Leave WWE
Neville's walkout came much later than many had expected.
Now entering its 11th day, the saga of Neville's seemingly imminent WWE departure is yet to reach a conclusionn, but SI.com's Justin Barrasso has delivered a fresh update on the situation.
According to the write-up, the former Cruiserweight Champion had been "miserable" since January, with many expecting him to walk out far earlier than when he did. As per the original reports, Neville deserted last Monday's Raw after rejecting the idea of losing a non-title match to Enzo Amore.
The Englishman was upset with his pay, but there was more to it than that. His WrestleMania 33 match with Austin Aries was omitted from the DVD release, denying him royalties, and Neville was furious with the company for disregarding his service and undermining his value this way. Barrasso reports that his walk-out has infuriated Vince McMahon, who sees leaving WWE as "the kiss of death."
Unfortunately for Neville, his future is out of his hands at the moment. It's up to McMahon to decide whether or not he'll let the former 'King Of The Cruiserweights' walk away, or make him sit out the rest of his contract, though Neville is "betting on himself" to prosper in NJPW or Ring Of Honor.