10 Common Misconceptions About Modern Day WWE
9. Everyone Wants To Work For WWE
There’s a widely held assumption that WWE is the only place to be in the wrestling industry, and that every wrestler on the planet is dying to work for them. WWE is every wrestler’s ultimate goal, and the company’s market share and unparalleled financial might mean that they can snap up anyone they want at the drop of a hat.
No other company can offers its wrestlers the same level of wealth, fame, and exposure as WWE, and for many wrestlers, a WWE contract is indeed the endgame. This isn’t the case for absolutely everyone, however, and while WWE aren’t always the be all/end all they’re made out to be.
Kota Ibushi and Zack Sabre Jr. stand as good examples. WWE made moves to sign the duo following their Cruiserweight Classic runs, but both turned them down in favour of the lighter schedules and freedom offered by the independent circuit. The Young Bucks recently re-signed to ROH and NJPW rather than negotiate with WWE for the very same reasons, meanwhile, and there are countless other examples.
There aren’t as many places for wrestlers to earn a decent living as there used to be, but some of the world’s biggest talents have turned WWE down in recent years. Don’t be surprised if Kenny Omega does the same in the near future either: the current man-in-demand said he’d rather be “the legend that never went to WWE” as recently as January 3rd.