Drew Gulak Re-Signs With WWE

Returning star will feature on this week's SmackDown.

by Andy H Murray
Drew Gulak
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Drew Gulak has signed a new contract with WWE.

'The Philadelphia Stretcher' had left the promotion following the expiration of his previous deal on 15 May, with reports suggesting contract talks had reached an impasse over a pay dispute. This has seemingly been resolved now, however, as PWInsider has confirmed that Gulak is back under contract following a Fightful story stating Drew would be part of a battle royal on this week's episode of SmackDown.

Further corroboration comes from WWE.com, with Gulak's bio moved back onto the SmackDown roster after previously being shunted into the alumni section.

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Dave Meltzer reported that Gulak's departure from WWE wasn't a "dead issue" in the aftermath of his contract expiring, stating that a new deal could yet be struck between the two parties. Looks like that story was accurate.

Recent months have seen Gulak enjoy a new level of prominence as Daniel Bryan's training partner on SmackDown. an excellent grappler and an underrated, diverse entertainer, he has found a niche beyond 205 Live, and it'll be interesting to see how his career progresses now that he has re-signed with the promotion. There is currently no word on how long he has re-upped for, though.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.