The Wrestling Observer have offered up a theory as to why Wade Barrett isn't planning on signing an extension to his WWE contract once it runs out in mid-2016. According to Dave Meltzer, there's a chance that Barrett is interested in becoming a football analyst. That is 'soccer', not American Football. Further to this, it's theorised by the Observer that he could do so from the United States, rather than moving back to his homeland of England. Wade Barrett stands at a billed 6ft 7 inches, and has a wiry, muscular frame that makes him look like he could actually be handy in a fight. He's also extremely well-spoken, most Americans can understand him despite his English accent. The man's promos and in-ring performances are both fine, so why hasn't he ever received a sustained top-line push or even been given a chance over the past few years? Injuries could be cited as one reason, coming at crucial times for Barrett in his career. Nonetheless, it's fair to say that those in charge at World Wrestling Entertainment have dropped the ball more often than not when it comes to Wade Barrett. This article outlines such occasions, key moments when it all could have been different for the Lancashire native...
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
